The University of Oxford has announced an agreement with the UK-based global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for the further development, large-scale manufacture and potential distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate currently being trialled by the University. The partnership is to begin immediately with the final terms being agreed in the coming weeks. This will allow for rapid vaccination around the world if the COVID-19 vaccine candidate proves to be effective....
Gilson has consolidated tools, technology, services and resources to help scientists ramp up testing capabilities or study the SARS-COV-2 virus. Their new PCR FOCUS Fluid News Brochure highlights their world-renown manual and automated sample prep technologies suitable for COVID-19 diagnostics and research. For such situations when protection, speed of analysis, reliability and traceability are paramount, Gilsons range of lab equipment and instruments can deliver verifiable data and confidence in results.
A wholistic tumour sampling method that more accurately detects genetic alterations in tumours, which are critical in allowing treatment to be personalised to each and every patient, has been developed by researchers from the Crick, Roche and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and published in Cell Reports. To help doctors select treatment options for cancer patients, a sample from their tumour can be DNA sequenced....
Fully inclusive and managed RBDS uses Bioquell’s 35% hydrogen peroxide vapour solution to eliminate pathogens, providing a 6-log sporicidal kill. With the number of COVID-19 cases rising globally, Bioquell, a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-decontamination systems, is offering a proven solution to help eradicate coronavirus in a range of healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceutical environments, including isolation rooms and public spaces....
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaboration with Cytiva, formerly known as GE Healthcare Life Sciences. The companies will develop and manufacture an Affimer-based point-of-care rapid test intended for screening of large populations to diagnose the COVID-19 coronavirus infection. The World Health Organisation recently....
Analytik Jena Presents New Elemental Analyzer multi EA 5100 One instrument for the entire elemental analysis - with the multi EA 5100, Analytik Jena presents a flexible all-rounder for the analysis of sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine and carbon in liquid, solid or gaseous samples. The elemental analyzer relies on a new type of universal sample feed system to analyze samples of the most varied types more quickly and precisely...
AFYS3G has a unique way to guarantee the absolute traceability of your laboratory consumables: laser-based marking systems. With the Lambda8 and Lambda576, AFYS3G offers both a manual and automated system that can laser engrave labware with permanent markings. The Lambda8 is a manual laser marker that can not only mark tubes, but also racks in ANSI/SLAS format, caps, microscope slides....
With years of experience in providing quality contract research services, Profacgen has accumulated experience in virtually all aspects of protein development and protein production. Now, scientists have access to Profacgen’s recently released Trimeric Protein Production Service, generating new insights into the assembly and maturation of trimers that will have implications for the design of effective vaccines....
ProteoGenix, a global leader in antibody production, is pleased to announce the first Human Immune COVID-19 library for the fast discovery of potent antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. The library, created using blood samples from dozens of recovered COVID-19 patients, is adapted for screening with phage display and strives to meet the rising demands for effective antibodies for a broad range of applications....
Creative Diagnostics now launches SARS-CoV-2 antigens and antibodies for global researchers working on the novel coronavirus. These antigens can be used for scientific research, detection of novel coronavirus and preparation of neutralizing antibodies. All of our antigens are produced using a standardized production process to ensure the highest quality and are performance guaranteed for the applications....
Merck has unveiled the next component of its BioContinuum™ Platform, the Bio4C™ Software Suite, creating a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that combines process control, analytics and plant-level automation. This transformative software suite will allow users to look across the entire manufacturing process versus individual operational units, giving biomanufacturers complete process control and deep insights...
Bringing new levels of field sampling optimization, compliance and field data collection, Autoscribe Informatics has announced the integration of Trilogy TAPS sample planning and scheduling management software with its Matrix Gemini configurable laboratory information management system (LIMS). Integration of field data collection and laboratory activities is especially useful in water, environmental, waste and similar industries....
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced the availability of its new purpose-built COVID-19 LIMS solution. The new solution is designed to jump-start the ability of laboratories everywhere to enter biospecimens into a biobank and rapidly begin conducting COVID-19-related testing and research...
Agilent Technologies Inc. introduces the Agilent K6460S Clinical Edition TQ LC/MS system, designed to improve in vitro diagnostic workflows in clinical labs. Agilent’s next-generation clinical edition triple quadrupole LC/MS system, the K6460S, is listed as a Class I medical device with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The system includes a preconfigured liquid chromatograph and mass spectrometer, as well as the clinical edition of Agilent MassHunter software, which provides an easy-to-use and intuitive submission-to-reporting workflow...
Avantor, Inc. a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, has announced a new recombinant Protein A affinity chromatography resin used to purify antibodies during mAbs production. Protein A chromatography is a proven downstream purification step in manufacturing mAbs. Yet, there remains a need to reduce the total purification costs while improving purity and yield. The new Avantor®recombinant protein A resin addresses these challenges....
If you have ever tried to measure formaldehyde by GC using an FID, you will have noticed that the response you get is significantly lower than you might have expected. The flame ionization detector (FID) is the most widely used detector in gas chromatography. It is extremely sensitive with a wide linear range for most organic compounds. However, compounds such as oxygenates, ethers, amides and other organic compounds containing heteroatoms (e.g. O, N, S, Cl, Si), generate a lower or sometimes negligible response....
The accurate identification of biomarkers in biological samples – such as volatiles in breath, saliva and urine – has the potential to provide rapid, minimally-invasive disease diagnosis. However, diagnostic compounds are rarely of high abundance in these complex matrices, so a sensitive and comprehensive approach is required to discover the maximum number of compounds in a realistic run time. Attend this free-of-charge webinar...
Looking for new ways to test your knowledge during the lockdown? Leading global supplier of research materials, Goodfellow, has recently updated its Mr. Material game, a free educational app which tests the extent of your periodic table knowledge. Mr. Material was originally created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mendeleev’s periodic table, an iconic and vital tool for anybody in the scientific community, whether you’re a student, researcher, teacher or just have a general interest in science....
OXGENE™ and The Native Antigen Company have announced a collaboration to scale up production of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) reagents by combining OXGENE’s proprietary Adenoviral Protein Machine Technology with The Native Antigen Company’s antigen development expertise. Together, OXGENE and The Native Antigen Company will aim to scale their antigen manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-purity, recombinant proteins for the development of diagnostics and vaccines...
Scientists from the University of Oxford’s Engineering Science Department and the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) have developed a rapid testing technology for the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The team, led by Prof Zhanfeng Cui and Prof Wei Huang, have been working to improve test capabilities as the virus spreads internationally.The new test is much faster and does not need a complicated instrument. The research team has developed a new test, based on a technique which is capable of giving results in just half an hour...
BioData is offering a pro-bono programme allowing free access to its flagship Labguru electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) to academic laboratories, non-profit organizations and small start-ups working on COVID-19 treatment or vaccine development, up to a total value of $1M. The offer comes hot on the heels of the LabRoom video conferencing service introduced free of charge to all customers last week and includes the BioData team’s commitment to rapid set up and support, as well as free access to the Labguru Academy library....
Olympus cellSens imaging software improves the efficiency of your research with accurate object detection and segmentation. Leveraging the power of deep learning, Olympus cellSens imaging software for microscopy offers significantly improved segmentation analysis, such as label-free nucleus detection and cell counting, for more accurate data and efficient experiments....
The University of Oxford has announced an agreement with the UK-based global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for the further development, large-scale manufacture and potential distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate currently being trialled by the University. The partnership is to begin immediately with the final terms being agreed in the coming weeks. This will allow for rapid vaccination around the world if the COVID-19 vaccine candidate proves to be effective....
Gilson has consolidated tools, technology, services and resources to help scientists ramp up testing capabilities or study the SARS-COV-2 virus. Their new PCR FOCUS Fluid News Brochure highlights their world-renown manual and automated sample prep technologies suitable for COVID-19 diagnostics and research. For such situations when protection, speed of analysis, reliability and traceability are paramount, Gilsons range of lab equipment and instruments can deliver verifiable data and confidence in results.
A wholistic tumour sampling method that more accurately detects genetic alterations in tumours, which are critical in allowing treatment to be personalised to each and every patient, has been developed by researchers from the Crick, Roche and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and published in Cell Reports. To help doctors select treatment options for cancer patients, a sample from their tumour can be DNA sequenced....
Fully inclusive and managed RBDS uses Bioquell’s 35% hydrogen peroxide vapour solution to eliminate pathogens, providing a 6-log sporicidal kill. 
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaboration with Cytiva, formerly known as GE Healthcare Life Sciences. The companies will develop and manufacture an Affimer-based point-of-care rapid test intended for screening of large populations to diagnose the COVID-19 coronavirus infection. The World Health Organisation recently....
Analytik Jena Presents New Elemental Analyzer multi EA 5100 One instrument for the entire elemental analysis - with the multi EA 5100, Analytik Jena presents a flexible all-rounder for the analysis of sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine and carbon in liquid, solid or gaseous samples. The elemental analyzer relies on a new type of universal sample feed system to analyze samples of the most varied types more quickly and precisely...
AFYS3G has a unique way to guarantee the absolute traceability of your laboratory consumables: laser-based marking systems. With the Lambda8 and Lambda576, AFYS3G offers both a manual and automated system that can laser engrave labware with permanent markings. The Lambda8 is a manual laser marker that can not only mark tubes, but also racks in ANSI/SLAS format, caps, microscope slides....
With years of experience in providing quality contract research services, Profacgen has accumulated experience in virtually all aspects of protein development and protein production. 
ProteoGenix, a global leader in antibody production, is pleased to announce the first Human Immune COVID-19 library for the fast discovery of potent antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. The library, created using blood samples from dozens of recovered COVID-19 patients, is adapted for screening with phage display and strives to meet the rising demands for effective antibodies for a broad range of applications....
Creative Diagnostics now launches SARS-CoV-2 antigens and antibodies for global researchers working on the novel coronavirus. These antigens can be used for scientific research, detection of novel coronavirus and preparation of neutralizing antibodies. All of our antigens are produced using a standardized production process to ensure the highest quality and are performance guaranteed for the applications....
Merck has unveiled the next component of its BioContinuum™ Platform, the Bio4C™ Software Suite, creating a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that combines process control, analytics and plant-level automation. This transformative software suite will allow users to look across the entire manufacturing process versus individual operational units, giving biomanufacturers complete process control and deep insights...
Bringing new levels of field sampling optimization, compliance and field data collection, Autoscribe Informatics has announced the integration of Trilogy TAPS sample planning and scheduling management software with its Matrix Gemini configurable laboratory information management system (LIMS). Integration of field data collection and laboratory activities is especially useful in water, environmental, waste and similar industries....
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services including purpose-built LIMS that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, has announced the availability of its new purpose-built COVID-19 LIMS solution. The new solution is designed to jump-start the ability of laboratories everywhere to enter biospecimens into a biobank and rapidly begin conducting COVID-19-related testing and research...
Agilent Technologies Inc. introduces the Agilent K6460S Clinical Edition TQ LC/MS system, designed to improve in vitro diagnostic workflows in clinical labs. Agilent’s next-generation clinical edition triple quadrupole LC/MS system, the K6460S, is listed as a Class I medical device with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The system includes a preconfigured liquid chromatograph and mass spectrometer, as well as the clinical edition of Agilent MassHunter software, which provides an easy-to-use and intuitive submission-to-reporting workflow...
Avantor, Inc. a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, has announced a new recombinant Protein A affinity chromatography resin used to purify antibodies during mAbs production. Protein A chromatography is a proven downstream purification step in manufacturing mAbs. Yet, there remains a need to reduce the total purification costs while improving purity and yield. The new Avantor®recombinant protein A resin addresses these challenges....
If you have ever tried to measure formaldehyde by GC using an FID, you will have noticed that the response you get is significantly lower than you might have expected. The flame ionization detector (FID) is the most widely used detector in gas chromatography. It is extremely sensitive with a wide linear range for most organic compounds. However, compounds such as oxygenates, ethers, amides and other organic compounds containing heteroatoms (e.g. O, N, S, Cl, Si), generate a lower or sometimes negligible response....
The accurate identification of biomarkers in biological samples – such as volatiles in breath, saliva and urine – has the potential to provide rapid, minimally-invasive disease diagnosis. However, diagnostic compounds are rarely of high abundance in these complex matrices, so a sensitive and comprehensive approach is required to discover the maximum number of compounds in a realistic run time. Attend this free-of-charge webinar...
Looking for new ways to test your knowledge during the lockdown? Leading global supplier of research materials, Goodfellow, has recently updated its Mr. Material game, a free educational app which tests the extent of your periodic table knowledge. Mr. Material was originally created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mendeleev’s periodic table, an iconic and vital tool for anybody in the scientific community, whether you’re a student, researcher, teacher or just have a general interest in science....
OXGENE™ and The Native Antigen Company have announced a collaboration to scale up production of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) reagents by combining OXGENE’s proprietary Adenoviral Protein Machine Technology with The Native Antigen Company’s antigen development expertise. Together, OXGENE and The Native Antigen Company will aim to scale their antigen manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-purity, recombinant proteins for the development of diagnostics and vaccines...
Scientists from the University of Oxford’s Engineering Science Department and the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) have developed a rapid testing technology for the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The team, led by Prof Zhanfeng Cui and Prof Wei Huang, have been working to improve test capabilities as the virus spreads internationally.The new test is much faster and does not need a complicated instrument. The research team has developed a new test, based on a technique which is capable of giving results in just half an hour...
BioData is offering a pro-bono programme allowing free access to its flagship Labguru electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) to academic laboratories, non-profit organizations and small start-ups working on COVID-19 treatment or vaccine development, up to a total value of $1M. The offer comes hot on the heels of the LabRoom video conferencing service introduced free of charge to all customers last week and includes the BioData team’s commitment to rapid set up and support, as well as free access to the Labguru Academy library....
Olympus cellSens imaging software improves the efficiency of your research with accurate object detection and segmentation. Leveraging the power of deep learning, Olympus cellSens imaging software for microscopy offers significantly improved segmentation analysis, such as label-free nucleus detection and cell counting, for more accurate data and efficient experiments....