CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, has announced the launch of its new spinning disk confocal microscope system, CICERO. Focusing on the essential elements of epi-fluorescence and confocal microscopy, CICERO has been developed to make high-end imaging accessible to the wider scientific community by providing a compact and cost-effective system for powerful imaging solutions...
Students from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, enjoyed gold medal success at last year’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, with their ‘Nanobuddy’ project to develop a genetic engineering solution to combat the transmission of avian flu (H5N1) among poultry. The group used VIAFLO electronic pipettes donated by INTEGRA Biosciences to improve both the productivity and accuracy of their successful project...
Autoscribe Informatics, the global leader in configurable Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), has announced the latest release of its starter systems. The 4Q22 release includes an improved Veterinary LIMS starter system, and two updated modules for Matrix Gemini LIMS, aliquots and derivatives, and improved security groups. The extended Veterinary LIMS starter system incorporates feedback from recent customer projects in this field...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. (ArsenalBio), a clinical-stage cell therapy company engineering advanced chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies for solid tumors, have announced an update to our strategic collaboration to further the development of manufacturing processes for new cancer treatments...
The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC has launched the Northern Cell Metrology Hub, a new centre of innovation for clinical diagnostics and medical technology, at the University of Leeds’ innovation community, Nexus. The first step in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the NML, the laboratory was launched on Friday, 31 March 2023 at a special event hosted Nexus, which features talks from Professors Julian Braybrook and Nick Plant, as well as a visit from the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.
The Pipette Manager serves as a wireless control panel for Eppendorf's connected electronic pipettes, adding new features and revolutionizing the speed and reproducibility of handheld pipetting. With this innovative system, scientists can easily adjust connected pipette modes, settings, and volumes via a large touch display. The system's Liquid Manager feature offers predefined pipette settings and technique hints for a variety of liquids, ensuring consistent and accurate results in several applications...
Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations provide detailed representations of particulate processes, considering all particle-particle and particle-geometry interactions. DEM has been used to model different industrial process, from blending, powder conveying and tabletting. To have detailed and accurate representation of the real material, a proper calibration of the DEM model parameters is essential. Join GranuTools on 18 April at 4 PM CET and learn how the use of digital twins allows you to have a proper calibration of the DEM model parameters...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away a VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette – as well as pipette tips and reservoirs worth $500 – in an exciting prize draw. The VIAFLO 96 is a compact and easy-to-use 96 channel handheld electronic pipette that can greatly improve your lab’s productivity, reproducibility and throughput. It is compatible with a selection of 10 unique pipetting heads in varying volume ranges (between 0.5 and 1250 µl), and can transfer 24 or 96 samples in a single step...
Broadband Infrared Diagnostics, a company that explores novel routes to early cancer detection with femto- and attosecond metrologies, reports on using the SPL GUARD Arizona in their lab to make the thawing of sample more efficient and ultra-fast. Herr Dr. Fleischmann is Biorepository Manager at Broadband Infrared Diagnostics near München and conducts research is the field of molecular plant pathology, genetics and cancer biology...
Limerston Capital LLP (Limerston Capital) has announced the acquisition of Concept Life Sciences, a leading integrated drug discovery, development and manufacturing organisation, in a carve-out from Spectris plc. The deal will see Concept Life Sciences cement its position at the forefront of the pharmaceutical and life science sectors and provide it with a platform for further growth...
ZEISS is investing in life science start-up InSphero to further advance the adoption of 3D microtissues in research and drug development. InSphero AG, a pioneer in 3D spheroid and cell-based assays in pharmaceutical drug discovery and safety testing, has raised an eight-figure amount in its latest funding round. InSphero will utilize the proceeds to commercialize its cryo-preservation technology to enable further growth and scalability...
Edinburgh-based Ingenza, a pioneer in engineering biology, is delighted to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. The milestone will be marked with an event on the 20th of April for esteemed colleagues and guests, providing an opportunity to reflect on the many achievements of the last two decades and share the company’s exciting plans for the future. To kick off the event, Ingenza founder and CEO Ian Fotheringham will lead a presentation on the evolution of the company and its journey to success....
The STEDYCON™ STED microscope is a super-resolution fluorescence microscope, which allows researchers to visualize biological structures and processes at the nanoscale level with high accuracy and detail. The instrument will be an essential resource for biotech entrepreneurs at MBC BioLabs, enabling them to develop new products and therapies with increased efficiency and effectiveness...
AMSBIO is pleased to announce the launch of Extragel, a like-for-like replacement for MatrigelTM, GeltrexTM and CultrexTM Basement Membrane Extract (BME). Available ex-stock, with overnight shipment, Extragel is a reconstituted matrix hydrogel formed by basement membrane components extracted from mouse tumor tissues which are rich in extracellular matrix proteins. Designed to be used undiluted or diluted to a specific protein concentration...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced new workflows developed with global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience that enable high throughput plant and microbial genome sequencing. This collaboration, which originated at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) Agricultural meeting last year, delivers end-to-end workflows that streamline DNA extraction through library preparation, enabling Corteva to sequence thousands of samples...
For synthesis labs looking to undertake small scale photochemical reactions – Uniqsis has introduced Solstice™ – a compact, temperature-controlled batch photoreactor that combines affordability, high-performance and flexibility. Solstice™ is the ideal photochemical synthesis tool for reactions involving solid materials (such as catalysis), optimisation of reaction conditions and production of small compound arrays...
Leading life science company Eppendorf introduced Centrifuge 5427 R – the first Eppendorf microcentrifuge with hydrocarbon cooling to contribute to an even more sustainable laboratory environment. With this offering, customers can now perform various molecular and cell biology applications while using a refrigerated device that contains a natural cooling agent with a GWP of almost zero. To protect your samples – and the planet...
Renishaw is pleased to introduce fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope. In partnership with Becker & Hickl GmbH, the pioneers in time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC), the system combines both Raman and FLIM in a single instrument. This integration can overlay both FLIM and Raman images with pixel-to-pixel correlation, thus increasing understanding of samples across a range of applications...
Together with other investors, temperature control specialist LAUDA has invested in the start-up MAGNOTHERM. With this round of financing, concluding at over 5 million EUR, the multiple award-winning start-up plans to start serial production of its first sustainable refrigerator. LAUDA has been following the development of the promising start-up from Darmstadt since 2019, through its innovative subsidiary new.degree GmbH...
Academics in chemistry, materials research and life sciences can tap into advanced AI tool. Machine learning pioneer Intellegens has launched the Alchemite™ Academic Programme, a new initiative that lowers the cost of and makes it easier for university researchers in chemistry, materials research, and life sciences to use its groundbreaking Alchemite™ technology. The Intellegens Alchemite™ software applies a machine learning (ML) algorithm originally developed at the University of Cambridge...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that the recipient of the 2023 Darlene Solomon Award is Kathryn Wolhuter, Ph.D., a senior postdoctoral researcher studying coronary heart disease at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney, Australia. The award was presented at the iSLS11 - 11th International Singapore Lipid Symposium held March 21–23 at the National University of Singapore...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is providing proteomics and biopharmaceutical research laboratories with a new line of low-flow HPLC columns that improve separation performance and stability of biologically complex samples. Using a unique micro-pillar separation structure, the Thermo Scientific µPAC Neo HPLC Columns enable researchers to investigate proteomics samples in greater detail, from accurate identification of peptides to determination of protein quantities, discovery of disease biomarkers and post-translational modifications...
CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, has announced the launch of its new spinning disk confocal microscope system, CICERO. Focusing on the essential elements of epi-fluorescence and confocal microscopy, CICERO has been developed to make high-end imaging accessible to the wider scientific community by providing a compact and cost-effective system for powerful imaging solutions...
Students from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, enjoyed gold medal success at last year’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, with their ‘Nanobuddy’ project to develop a genetic engineering solution to combat the transmission of avian flu (H5N1) among poultry. The group used VIAFLO electronic pipettes donated by INTEGRA Biosciences to improve both the productivity and accuracy of their successful project...
Autoscribe Informatics, the global leader in configurable Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), has announced the latest release of its starter systems. The 4Q22 release includes an improved Veterinary LIMS starter system, and two updated modules for Matrix Gemini LIMS, aliquots and derivatives, and improved security groups. The extended Veterinary LIMS starter system incorporates feedback from recent customer projects in this field...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. (ArsenalBio), a clinical-stage cell therapy company engineering advanced chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies for solid tumors, have announced an update to our strategic collaboration to further the development of manufacturing processes for new cancer treatments...
The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) at LGC has launched the Northern Cell Metrology Hub, a new centre of innovation for clinical diagnostics and medical technology, at the University of Leeds’ innovation community, Nexus. The first step in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the NML, the laboratory was launched on Friday, 31 March 2023 at a special event hosted Nexus, which features talks from Professors Julian Braybrook and Nick Plant, as well as a visit from the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin.
The Pipette Manager serves as a wireless control panel for Eppendorf's connected electronic pipettes, adding new features and revolutionizing the speed and reproducibility of handheld pipetting. With this innovative system, scientists can easily adjust connected pipette modes, settings, and volumes via a large touch display. The system's Liquid Manager feature offers predefined pipette settings and technique hints for a variety of liquids, ensuring consistent and accurate results in several applications...
Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations provide detailed representations of particulate processes, considering all particle-particle and particle-geometry interactions. DEM has been used to model different industrial process, from blending, powder conveying and tabletting. To have detailed and accurate representation of the real material, a proper calibration of the DEM model parameters is essential. Join GranuTools on 18 April at 4 PM CET and learn how the use of digital twins allows you to have a proper calibration of the DEM model parameters...
INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away a VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette – as well as pipette tips and reservoirs worth $500 – in an exciting prize draw. The VIAFLO 96 is a compact and easy-to-use 96 channel handheld electronic pipette that can greatly improve your lab’s productivity, reproducibility and throughput. It is compatible with a selection of 10 unique pipetting heads in varying volume ranges (between 0.5 and 1250 µl), and can transfer 24 or 96 samples in a single step...
Broadband Infrared Diagnostics, a company that explores novel routes to early cancer detection with femto- and attosecond metrologies, reports on using the SPL GUARD Arizona in their lab to make the thawing of sample more efficient and ultra-fast. Herr Dr. Fleischmann is Biorepository Manager at Broadband Infrared Diagnostics near München and conducts research is the field of molecular plant pathology, genetics and cancer biology...
Limerston Capital LLP (Limerston Capital) has announced the acquisition of Concept Life Sciences, a leading integrated drug discovery, development and manufacturing organisation, in a carve-out from Spectris plc. The deal will see Concept Life Sciences cement its position at the forefront of the pharmaceutical and life science sectors and provide it with a platform for further growth...
ZEISS is investing in life science start-up InSphero to further advance the adoption of 3D microtissues in research and drug development. InSphero AG, a pioneer in 3D spheroid and cell-based assays in pharmaceutical drug discovery and safety testing, has raised an eight-figure amount in its latest funding round. InSphero will utilize the proceeds to commercialize its cryo-preservation technology to enable further growth and scalability...
Edinburgh-based Ingenza, a pioneer in engineering biology, is delighted to celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. The milestone will be marked with an event on the 20th of April for esteemed colleagues and guests, providing an opportunity to reflect on the many achievements of the last two decades and share the company’s exciting plans for the future. To kick off the event, Ingenza founder and CEO Ian Fotheringham will lead a presentation on the evolution of the company and its journey to success....
The STEDYCON™ STED microscope is a super-resolution fluorescence microscope, which allows researchers to visualize biological structures and processes at the nanoscale level with high accuracy and detail. The instrument will be an essential resource for biotech entrepreneurs at MBC BioLabs, enabling them to develop new products and therapies with increased efficiency and effectiveness...
AMSBIO is pleased to announce the launch of Extragel, a like-for-like replacement for MatrigelTM, GeltrexTM and CultrexTM Basement Membrane Extract (BME). Available ex-stock, with overnight shipment, Extragel is a reconstituted matrix hydrogel formed by basement membrane components extracted from mouse tumor tissues which are rich in extracellular matrix proteins. Designed to be used undiluted or diluted to a specific protein concentration...
PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, has announced new workflows developed with global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience that enable high throughput plant and microbial genome sequencing. This collaboration, which originated at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) Agricultural meeting last year, delivers end-to-end workflows that streamline DNA extraction through library preparation, enabling Corteva to sequence thousands of samples...
For synthesis labs looking to undertake small scale photochemical reactions – Uniqsis has introduced Solstice™ – a compact, temperature-controlled batch photoreactor that combines affordability, high-performance and flexibility. Solstice™ is the ideal photochemical synthesis tool for reactions involving solid materials (such as catalysis), optimisation of reaction conditions and production of small compound arrays...
Leading life science company Eppendorf introduced Centrifuge 5427 R – the first Eppendorf microcentrifuge with hydrocarbon cooling to contribute to an even more sustainable laboratory environment. With this offering, customers can now perform various molecular and cell biology applications while using a refrigerated device that contains a natural cooling agent with a GWP of almost zero. To protect your samples – and the planet...
Renishaw is pleased to introduce fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope. In partnership with Becker & Hickl GmbH, the pioneers in time-correlated single photon counting (TCSPC), the system combines both Raman and FLIM in a single instrument. This integration can overlay both FLIM and Raman images with pixel-to-pixel correlation, thus increasing understanding of samples across a range of applications...
Together with other investors, temperature control specialist LAUDA has invested in the start-up MAGNOTHERM. With this round of financing, concluding at over 5 million EUR, the multiple award-winning start-up plans to start serial production of its first sustainable refrigerator. LAUDA has been following the development of the promising start-up from Darmstadt since 2019, through its innovative subsidiary new.degree GmbH...
Academics in chemistry, materials research and life sciences can tap into advanced AI tool. Machine learning pioneer Intellegens has launched the Alchemite™ Academic Programme, a new initiative that lowers the cost of and makes it easier for university researchers in chemistry, materials research, and life sciences to use its groundbreaking Alchemite™ technology. The Intellegens Alchemite™ software applies a machine learning (ML) algorithm originally developed at the University of Cambridge...
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that the recipient of the 2023 Darlene Solomon Award is Kathryn Wolhuter, Ph.D., a senior postdoctoral researcher studying coronary heart disease at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney, Australia. The award was presented at the iSLS11 - 11th International Singapore Lipid Symposium held March 21–23 at the National University of Singapore...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is providing proteomics and biopharmaceutical research laboratories with a new line of low-flow HPLC columns that improve separation performance and stability of biologically complex samples. Using a unique micro-pillar separation structure, the Thermo Scientific µPAC Neo HPLC Columns enable researchers to investigate proteomics samples in greater detail, from accurate identification of peptides to determination of protein quantities, discovery of disease biomarkers and post-translational modifications...