The new HK Series Multi Detector GPC/SEC System from TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K. combines high-performance chromatographic detector technologies and powerful, yet easy to use software to unlock the secrets of even the most complex synthetic polymers and natural macromolecules. Gel Permeation Chromatography / Size Exclusion Chromatography (GPC/SEC) is widely accepted as the analytical technique of choice to characterize polymers and separate mixtures....
Porvair Sciences Ultraseal Pro is the new fully automated heat-sealing instrument designed to consistently seal and protect a wide range of microplates and tubes. Protecting precious samples during storage and transportation is an essential final step for a wide range of laboratory and clinical applications. Of the various methods for sealing microplates, heat sealing has become the preferred option....
Gemstones are pieces of mineral crystal cut and polished for use in the gem and jewellery industry. The term gemstone covers a wide variety of gems, roughly over 200 types of natural gemstones exist. Gemstones can be separated into two classifications: precious stones, such as sapphires, and semi-precious, such as garnet. The value of these stones depends on their colour, size, quality, and rarity...
Abbott announce it now has a CE Mark for use of its Panbio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device to detect the SARS-COV-2 virus in children age 15 years and younger. The CE Mark is based on the first-ever study focused on the performance of a rapid antigen test on children, including infants. Abbott has received a CE Mark for the use of Panbio COVID-19 Ag with a nasal swab in asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals and for self-collection of samples...
Agilent Technologies Inc., announce that both the InfinityLab LC/MSD iQ and the Ultivo Triple Quadrupole LC/MS systems have earned the highly-respected Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) Label from My Green Lab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research. “Agilent’s mission is to provide trusted answers and insights that advance the quality of life, and sustainability is an important part of achieving that mission....
Anion dysregulation is seen in numerous diseases, from cystic fibrosis and chronic pain, to autism and cancer. Researchers at the University of Dallas are investigating anion transport in vivo, developing novel tools to help analyze the effects of both normal and aberrant anion regulation at the molecular level, and are using INTEGRA’s PIPETBOY acu 2 to streamline their cell culture workflows....
Carbolite Gero's versatile new TSO rotary / oscillatory reactor tube furnace range incorporates high-quality heating elements and innovative thermal insulation design. The TSO tube furnace body is split into two halves and pneumatically hinged to the rear. The ability to open the furnace makes it easier for operators to insert vessels, such as reactors, with end flanges that would make them difficult to insert into a non-split furnace...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has announced the launch of the Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit (IVD) for European markets after having met the CE-IVD mark requirements. The Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit is a real-time reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) test that can detect nucleic acid in SARS-CoV-2, the virus associated with COVID-19 disease....
Labs processing 2,000 to 5,000 tests a day can finally enjoy the benefits of Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) with a compact workflow-automation solution that fits needs. Beckman Coulter, a clinical diagnostics leader, has announced the European launch of the DxA 5000 Fit, a workflow-automation solution designed to fit into medium-sized labs that run fewer than 5,000 tests a day...
Techcomp Instruments Limited (TIL) is pleased to announce that on 15 April, 2021 SCION Instruments NL BV (“Scion Instruments”), agreed to acquire the Teledyne Tekmar Headspace product Lines HT3 and Versa from Teledyne Instruments, INC. Both parties have started work on the transfer of the production of the Teledyne Headspace systems from the Teledyne Ohio facility to SCION Instruments Production facility in Goes, the Netherlands...
Scientific sampling and analysis equipment designed and manufactured by Bridgend headquartered Markes International is being used by Canada’s very first human 'decomposition lab' in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The REST team (Research in Experimental and Social Thanatology) in Quebec are using several of Markes’ ACTI-VOC™ sampling kits and one of the company’s TD100-xr™ automated analysis instruments to study human decomposition....
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a first-in-market CO2 incubator that combines optimal cell growth capabilities with certified cleanroom compatibility, effectively addressing the growing need among biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and clinical laboratories for high-performance incubation systems that meet stringent cleanroom and cGMP standards....
The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia (MRCG), a major center for medical research excellence in West Africa, has chosen Matrix Gemini LIMS to manage data in its laboratories. The LIMS links with the in-house Electronic Medical Records System (EMRS), and multiple equipment and instruments systems in its three major (core) laboratories to improve the efficiency and performance of their operations....
Applied Photophysics (AP) started in Mayfair, London, in April 1971. An unusual place perhaps for a start-up scientific instrument company, was although explained by the fact that the origins of the company lie within the Royal Institution (RI). The Royal Institution has been at 21 Abermarle Street, Mayfair since 1799 and conducting scientific research since Humphrey Davy became director in 1801...
Have you ever experienced problems with a new method? Are your system suitability tests failing now for a method established years ago? Is is your HPLC column dying too fast? There are many possible reasons for these issues and their root cause can be hard to find. Our new (U)HPLC Troubleshooting Guide provides an easy breakdown of potential solutions for the most common issues in analytical liquid chromatography...
Illumina, Inc. has committed US $60 million in sequencing capabilities to a global pathogen genomics initiative, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other public and private entities. The initiative expands on the Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI) announced in October 2020, and will help create a comprehensive pathogen genomic network around the world, building critical public health capabilities in areas of need....
Biosample Hub – a new ethical and transparent way of connecting Biobanks and Biotechs. Biosample Hub is a new worldwide platform providing a game-changing solution to enable researchers in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry to obtain the biosamples they need. Left-over clinical material like blood samples and excised tissue may be medical waste, but it can also be research treasure. This material is needed by researchers for the development of new drugs, diagnostics and vaccines....
Researchers based at The Rosalind Franklin Institute and the University of Oxford led by Professor Ben Davis have unravelled a mystery in damaged proteins. This work also incidentally solved a 20-year-old conundrum of an ‘orphan’ family of proteins (called LanCLs) that are found in all living organisms but whose function was previously unknown. The work was completed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Illinois and the UK Catalysis Hub...
Panthera has started vaccinating volunteers in Valneva’s double-blind, phase three, COVID prevention trial. The trial will compare Valneva’s inactivated vaccine, VLA2001, with AstraZeneca’s conditionally approved vaccine Vaxzeria. Unlike earlier COVID-19 vaccine trials, which involved a placebo dose, everyone involved in this study will receive two active vaccine doses....
CytoSMART Technologies has announced the release of its first fluorescence cell counter. The CytoSMART Exact FL is an automated, dual fluorescence cell counter with an expanded field of view and unmatched performance. Although the system’s footprint is very small, its specifications rival most, if not all alternative automated cell counters. The CytoSMART Exact FL sets new standards in terms of accuracy, speed, and performance thanks to a wide range of technological advancements....
ZEISS introduces SIM², a groundbreaking image reconstruction algorithm that increases the resolution and sectioning quality of structured illumination microscopy (SIM) data. With SIM² on the microscope system ZEISS Elyra 7, life science researchers can now double the conventional SIM resolution and discriminate the finest subcellular structures of living and fixed samples, even those no more than 60 nm apart....
TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K reports how researchers at Lodz University of Technology (Poland) have combined the advanced analytical capabilities of its GPC/SEC triple detection system with a BI-200SM light scattering goniometer to derive in-depth information about an exciting new generation of polymer nanogels. Polymer nanogels with cross-linked structure provide a versatile platform for storage and release of biologically active compounds....
The new HK Series Multi Detector GPC/SEC System from TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K. combines high-performance chromatographic detector technologies and powerful, yet easy to use software to unlock the secrets of even the most complex synthetic polymers and natural macromolecules. Gel Permeation Chromatography / Size Exclusion Chromatography (GPC/SEC) is widely accepted as the analytical technique of choice to characterize polymers and separate mixtures....
Porvair Sciences Ultraseal Pro is the new fully automated heat-sealing instrument designed to consistently seal and protect a wide range of microplates and tubes. Protecting precious samples during storage and transportation is an essential final step for a wide range of laboratory and clinical applications. Of the various methods for sealing microplates, heat sealing has become the preferred option....
Gemstones are pieces of mineral crystal cut and polished for use in the gem and jewellery industry. The term gemstone covers a wide variety of gems, roughly over 200 types of natural gemstones exist. Gemstones can be separated into two classifications: precious stones, such as sapphires, and semi-precious, such as garnet. The value of these stones depends on their colour, size, quality, and rarity...
Abbott announce it now has a CE Mark for use of its Panbio™ COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device to detect the SARS-COV-2 virus in children age 15 years and younger. The CE Mark is based on the first-ever study focused on the performance of a rapid antigen test on children, including infants. Abbott has received a CE Mark for the use of Panbio COVID-19 Ag with a nasal swab in asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals and for self-collection of samples...
Agilent Technologies Inc., announce that both the InfinityLab LC/MSD iQ and the Ultivo Triple Quadrupole LC/MS systems have earned the highly-respected Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) Label from My Green Lab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research. “Agilent’s mission is to provide trusted answers and insights that advance the quality of life, and sustainability is an important part of achieving that mission....
Anion dysregulation is seen in numerous diseases, from cystic fibrosis and chronic pain, to autism and cancer. Researchers at the University of Dallas are investigating anion transport in vivo, developing novel tools to help analyze the effects of both normal and aberrant anion regulation at the molecular level, and are using INTEGRA’s PIPETBOY acu 2 to streamline their cell culture workflows....
Carbolite Gero's versatile new TSO rotary / oscillatory reactor tube furnace range incorporates high-quality heating elements and innovative thermal insulation design. The TSO tube furnace body is split into two halves and pneumatically hinged to the rear. The ability to open the furnace makes it easier for operators to insert vessels, such as reactors, with end flanges that would make them difficult to insert into a non-split furnace...
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, has announced the launch of the Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit (IVD) for European markets after having met the CE-IVD mark requirements. The Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit is a real-time reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) test that can detect nucleic acid in SARS-CoV-2, the virus associated with COVID-19 disease....
Labs processing 2,000 to 5,000 tests a day can finally enjoy the benefits of Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) with a compact workflow-automation solution that fits needs. Beckman Coulter, a clinical diagnostics leader, has announced the European launch of the DxA 5000 Fit, a workflow-automation solution designed to fit into medium-sized labs that run fewer than 5,000 tests a day...
Techcomp Instruments Limited (TIL) is pleased to announce that on 15 April, 2021 SCION Instruments NL BV (“Scion Instruments”), agreed to acquire the Teledyne Tekmar Headspace product Lines HT3 and Versa from Teledyne Instruments, INC. Both parties have started work on the transfer of the production of the Teledyne Headspace systems from the Teledyne Ohio facility to SCION Instruments Production facility in Goes, the Netherlands...
Scientific sampling and analysis equipment designed and manufactured by Bridgend headquartered Markes International is being used by Canada’s very first human 'decomposition lab' in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The REST team (Research in Experimental and Social Thanatology) in Quebec are using several of Markes’ ACTI-VOC™ sampling kits and one of the company’s TD100-xr™ automated analysis instruments to study human decomposition....
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a first-in-market CO2 incubator that combines optimal cell growth capabilities with certified cleanroom compatibility, effectively addressing the growing need among biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and clinical laboratories for high-performance incubation systems that meet stringent cleanroom and cGMP standards....
The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia (MRCG), a major center for medical research excellence in West Africa, has chosen Matrix Gemini LIMS to manage data in its laboratories. The LIMS links with the in-house Electronic Medical Records System (EMRS), and multiple equipment and instruments systems in its three major (core) laboratories to improve the efficiency and performance of their operations....
Applied Photophysics (AP) started in Mayfair, London, in April 1971. An unusual place perhaps for a start-up scientific instrument company, was although explained by the fact that the origins of the company lie within the Royal Institution (RI). The Royal Institution has been at 21 Abermarle Street, Mayfair since 1799 and conducting scientific research since Humphrey Davy became director in 1801...
Have you ever experienced problems with a new method? Are your system suitability tests failing now for a method established years ago? Is is your HPLC column dying too fast? There are many possible reasons for these issues and their root cause can be hard to find. Our new (U)HPLC Troubleshooting Guide provides an easy breakdown of potential solutions for the most common issues in analytical liquid chromatography...
Illumina, Inc. has committed US $60 million in sequencing capabilities to a global pathogen genomics initiative, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other public and private entities. The initiative expands on the Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI) announced in October 2020, and will help create a comprehensive pathogen genomic network around the world, building critical public health capabilities in areas of need....
Biosample Hub – a new ethical and transparent way of connecting Biobanks and Biotechs. Biosample Hub is a new worldwide platform providing a game-changing solution to enable researchers in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry to obtain the biosamples they need. Left-over clinical material like blood samples and excised tissue may be medical waste, but it can also be research treasure. This material is needed by researchers for the development of new drugs, diagnostics and vaccines....
Researchers based at The Rosalind Franklin Institute and the University of Oxford led by Professor Ben Davis have unravelled a mystery in damaged proteins. This work also incidentally solved a 20-year-old conundrum of an ‘orphan’ family of proteins (called LanCLs) that are found in all living organisms but whose function was previously unknown. The work was completed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Illinois and the UK Catalysis Hub...
Panthera has started vaccinating volunteers in Valneva’s double-blind, phase three, COVID prevention trial. The trial will compare Valneva’s inactivated vaccine, VLA2001, with AstraZeneca’s conditionally approved vaccine Vaxzeria. Unlike earlier COVID-19 vaccine trials, which involved a placebo dose, everyone involved in this study will receive two active vaccine doses....
CytoSMART Technologies has announced the release of its first fluorescence cell counter. The CytoSMART Exact FL is an automated, dual fluorescence cell counter with an expanded field of view and unmatched performance. Although the system’s footprint is very small, its specifications rival most, if not all alternative automated cell counters. The CytoSMART Exact FL sets new standards in terms of accuracy, speed, and performance thanks to a wide range of technological advancements....
ZEISS introduces SIM², a groundbreaking image reconstruction algorithm that increases the resolution and sectioning quality of structured illumination microscopy (SIM) data. With SIM² on the microscope system ZEISS Elyra 7, life science researchers can now double the conventional SIM resolution and discriminate the finest subcellular structures of living and fixed samples, even those no more than 60 nm apart....
TESTA Analytical Solutions e.K reports how researchers at Lodz University of Technology (Poland) have combined the advanced analytical capabilities of its GPC/SEC triple detection system with a BI-200SM light scattering goniometer to derive in-depth information about an exciting new generation of polymer nanogels. Polymer nanogels with cross-linked structure provide a versatile platform for storage and release of biologically active compounds....