Multichannel pipettes are invaluable when working with multiwell plates. However, prolonged and repetitive pipetting sessions bear the risk of strain and fatigue, often resulting in repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and less reproducible results. VIAFLO ASSIST together with INTEGRA’s VIAFLO II electronic pipettes form the perfect symbiosis to prevent users from RSI and to increase the reproducibility of prolonged pipetting protocols such as serial dilutions, plate filling and reagent addition significantly....
GSK reports sales growth +1%, earnings per share +16% and strong cash generation which has enabled the company to re-affirm its guidance for the full year.
Simon Dingemans, CFO, gives an update on the emerging markets business. Key highlights: Core EPS 28.9p (+16%) benefiting from operating, financial and long-term cost efficiencies. Pharma & Vaccines sales flat: US +2%, Europe +5%, Japan +2% offset by EMAP -9%. Consumer Healthcare +4%. 4 approvals in 3 markets; Tivicay for HIV and FluLaval Q-IV vaccine for flu; Tafinlar for metastatic melanoma; Relvar Ellipta for asthma..
Exeter Analytical has produced a new video that provides an informative introduction to the technique of elemental microanalysis that provides precise determination of percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen in a sample.
The use of CHN microanalysis as a routine technique to provide a precise and accurate elemental analysis of a sample is widely accepted across many market sectors worldwide. CHN microanalysis is a powerful and relatively straightforward method for determining whether or not a sample is pure by providing a precise and accurate analysis of a sample's percentage carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen content....
TissueMark software automatically marks and detects potentially cancerous sections in tissue samples with unprecedented levels of speed and accuracy.
Leap in precision equates to the shift from a freehand outline sketch of a country’s border to a high resolution map of the whole country. New technology, developed in Belfast, will soon enable pathologists to automate the process of marking tissue samples with unprecedented accuracy. TissueMark, developed by Belfast-based digital pathology specialists PathXL, is being launched today at the Association for Molecular Pathology conference in Phoenix, Arizona. TissueMark analyses the detailed structural patterns in tissue samples and marks the boundaries of potentially cancerous sections for more detailed analysis. The new software will help accelerate cancer research and discovery, reduce time in drug development and identify new markers of the disease...
Sensitive, flexible, field-upgradeable system supports a wide range of applications
Molecular Devices®, the market leader in microplate reader technology for over 25 years, has announced today the next-generation SpectraMax® MiniMax™ 300 Imaging Cytometer. This MiniMax 300 imaging cytometer enables both cellular visualization and first-of- its-kind stain free cell-based analysis on the field-upgradable SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader. Brightfield and fluorescence based green and red channel cellular image acquisition and analysis is made simple using the SoftMax Pro® software workflow....
Specialised Imaging reports on how its SIM-D8 ultra high-speed framing camera is being used by Sorlox Corporation (Irvine, CA, USA) to look at the behaviour of plasma generated by a compact Magnetised Target Fusion (MTF) system.
Sorlox Corporation is a pioneer in the development of compact pulsed-plasma devices for use as highly efficient, environmentally friendly power production or for medical isotope production. Using Deuterium as its fuel source - the Sorlox Nautilus Compressor employs an electric field to generate a hot plasma. Using a magnetic field, the Nautilus system compresses the plasma to a high energy state, facilitating fusion and releasing heat that can be used for power generation...
Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute (Nederlands Kanker Instituut, NKI) are benefitting from the advanced, multi-parameter characterisation offered by Avacta Analytical’s Optim® technology for the study of novel proteins.
Dr Anastassis Perrakis, Principle Investigator in the Institute’s Structural Biology Group, explained: “We are interested in the mechanisms controlling a variety of different cellular processes, using in vitro protein characterisation to look at how proteins interact with other proteins and DNA. In addition to traditional biochemical assays, we perform a large number of biophysical experiments to help us understand these molecular interaction....
INTEGRA has published a video* demonstrating how its VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette, used in conjunction with the Seahorse Bioscience XF96 Extracellular Flux Analyzer, provides high throughput screening of the cellular bioenergetics of multiple cell lines.
The measurement of cellular bioenergetics, the processes by which cells produce and consume energy, is fundamental to determining the growth, development, function and metabolism of cells. The Seahorse Bioscience XF96 Extracellular Flux Analyzer enables the determination of the two major energy yielding pathways in cells, aerobic respiration and glycolysis, by simultaneously measuring the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and the extracellular acidification rate (ECAR)...
AMSBIO has announced a new on-demand webinar entitled 'CometAssay: Detecting single and double strand DNA breaks in individual cells'.
Presented by Dr Sandra Woodgate, a Subject Matter Expert for this technique., this informative webinar explores how the Comet Assay quantitates DNA damage and repair from in vivo and in vitro samples of eukaryotic cells. The comet assay or single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE) is a technique to easily and rapidly detect and quantitate DNA fragmentation associated with DNA damage caused by apoptosis and cytotoxicity. The technique can be particularly useful in the field of genotoxicity testing, human biomonitoring, cellular response to DNA damage, and for screening cancer therapeutics...
BioTek's new MultiFlo™FX Microplate Dispenser is a modular, upgradable, automated reagent dispenser for 6- to 1536-well plates. Our unique Parallel Dispense™ technologies offer both peristaltic and syringe pump operation down to 500 nL, while an available wash module adds multi-purpose functionality. MultiFlo FX is an ideal platform for efficient 2D and 3D cell-based workflows, especially when integrated to the new BioStack™4 to automate operations with lidded or non-lidded plates. MultiFlo FX replaces up to five liquid handlers, saving space, time, and multiple plate loading and unloading in automated systems...
BMG LABTECH showcased the CLARIOstar multimode microplate reader at the European Laboratory Automation 2013 conference in Hamburg, Germany.
Watch the video to learn about this new and exciting microplate reading technology, which includes a next generation monochromator for fluorescence and luminescence assays. The LVF monochromators, which incorporate linear variable filters and dichroics, allow greater light transmission, which translates into significantly increased sensitivity....
Once a James Bond fantasy, diamond-based lasers are now becoming a reality.
Ground-breaking research is harnessing the unique properties of diamonds to develop a new generation of lasers that could lead to many benefits, from better treatment of skin complaints and diabetes-related eye conditions to improved pollution monitoring and aeronautical engineering. A University of Strathclyde team has developed a new type of high-performance, ultra-versatile Raman laser* that harnesses diamonds to produce light beams with more power and a wider range of colours than current Raman lasers...
PrimeTime® qPCR Assay Plates with online tool for ordering primers and probes in 96 well format
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, has announced the launch of PrimeTime® qPCR Assay Plates, for high throughput qPCR analysis. Primers and probes for 5’-nuclease and intercalating dye assays (e.g., SYBR®) can now be directly ordered online in a 96 well plate format, eliminating the time-consuming transfer of primers and probes from reagent stocks, and streamlining the reaction set-up. PrimeTime qPCR Assay Plates offer an ideal solution for many applications that generate large quantities of data, such as validation of NGS and microarray data, as well as high throughput gene expression screening...
In this latest video you will hear why people are choosing F-DSi Gas Generators over their other competitors.
End users talk about their experience of using FDGSi gas generators and share their feedback on the products and quality of service provided. Whatever are your needs, F-DSi gas generators enable you to produce Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Pure Air with purities higher than 99,9999%.
Wouldn't it be great if you could just swap all of your old pipettes for the latest ergonomic pipetting technology available? Well, now you can with Anachem's New Rainin LTS Swap Out Programme.
Where's the catch? Well there just simply isn't one. By signing up to the Anachem LTS Swap Out Scheme you can benefit from the latest pipetting technology in the new Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS pipettes, fixed consumable costs for two years and no pipette servicing costs for the first year. This programme really will help you stretch your consumables budget and grants further whilst protecting everyone in the lab from the risk of developing Repetitive Strain Injuries...
The New AxION iQT GC/MS/MS System Combines the Quantitative Power of a Triple Quad with the Identification Capabilities of a Q-TOF in a Faster, Modular and Easier to Operate Instrument
At the 2013 American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference, PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, introduced the AxION iQT gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometer (GC/MS/MS). The AxION iQT system provides greater quantitative capabilities to that of a triple quadrupole, while quickly identifying compounds like a quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) at a rate of up to 500 compounds per second. The new mass spectrometer provides laboratories with easier to use technology, faster results, and more specific, selective data needed to make more accurate decisions faster.....
An improvement on existing 96-Well systems, the Multi-Tier Plate is a modular, reusable system featuring a base plate capable of securing 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 mL conical glass, flat bottom and polypropylene vials.
The vented design of the base plate assures uniform heating and cooling when immersed in a water bath. The cover locks the liner in place and prevents vial pullout. The prescored PTFE/Silicone/PTFE liner permits easy needle penetration, while the Molded PTFE/Silicone liner locks into each of the 96 vials and reseals after multiple injections thus reducing the chance of solvent evaporation and cross contamination....
INTEGRA has released a new video demonstrating a solid phase extraction (SPE) microplate method for reproducible, high throughput isolation of high-quality DNA-free total RNA.
Large scale gene expression screening projects require reliable high-throughput methods to isolate high quality RNA from a large number of samples. To meet this need, a growing number of commercial 96-well format RNA isolation kits are now available. Typically such kits are compatible with commonly used 96-well plate vacuum manifolds enabling the extraction (isolation) procedure to be accelerated...
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) has unveiled the new Waters® SYNAPT® G2-Si Mass Spectrometer at the 61st conference of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry (ASMS).
The company is also previewing its UNIFI® CCS Research Edition and the new TransOmics Version 2.0 informatics products for the new SYNAPT G2-Si mass spectrometer and demonstrating their benefits for a variety of small molecule applications and cutting-edge Omics-focused research. The SYNAPT G2-Si System integrates a third dimension of resolution and separation power into a new suite of untargeted and targeted LC/MS/MS workflows. This powerful new tool gives researchers a means with which to gain a deeper understanding of molecular biology and disease mechanisms, to develop the next generation of healthcare treatments or chemical materials, or to screen food products or environmental samples for contaminants...
INTEGRA has released a new video demonstrating a solid phase extraction (SPE) microplate method for reproducible, high throughput isolation of high-quality DNA-free total RNA.
Large scale gene expression screening projects require reliable high-throughput methods to isolate high quality RNA from a large number of samples. To meet this need, a growing number of commercial 96-well format RNA isolation kits are now available. Typically such kits are compatible with commonly used 96-well plate vacuum manifolds enabling the extraction (isolation) procedure to be accelerated....
Read MoreBOOST your micro-volume application capabilityMay 28, 2013
The BioDrop DUO is a UV/Vis spectrophotometer which has a novel in-built sample port with a fixed 0.5mm pathlength and a cuvette holder to accommodate the BioDrop CUVETTE 125 or a standard 10mm cuvette.
Because the BioDrop DUO has a fixed pathlength, excellent measurements can be achieved without ever needing calibration. Concentrations are obtained quickly using a colour touchscreen to select pre-programmed methods in the on-board software....
METTLER TOLEDO provides a new, compact and affordable family of titrators The EasyPlus™
The leading provider of precision instruments has created a compact and simple titrator specifically designed for basic requirements and first time users of automatic titrators in the food and chemical industries. Drawing upon extensive knowledge and experience of hard- and software engineering has produced a small, affordable and reliable instrument....
Multichannel pipettes are invaluable when working with multiwell plates. However, prolonged and repetitive pipetting sessions bear the risk of strain and fatigue, often resulting in repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and less reproducible results. VIAFLO ASSIST together with INTEGRA’s VIAFLO II electronic pipettes form the perfect symbiosis to prevent users from RSI and to increase the reproducibility of prolonged pipetting protocols such as serial dilutions, plate filling and reagent addition significantly....
Simon Dingemans, CFO, gives an update on the emerging markets business. Key highlights: Core EPS 28.9p (+16%) benefiting from operating, financial and long-term cost efficiencies. Pharma & Vaccines sales flat: US +2%, Europe +5%, Japan +2% offset by EMAP -9%. Consumer Healthcare +4%. 4 approvals in 3 markets; Tivicay for HIV and FluLaval Q-IV vaccine for flu; Tafinlar for metastatic melanoma; Relvar Ellipta for asthma..
The use of CHN microanalysis as a routine technique to provide a precise and accurate elemental analysis of a sample is widely accepted across many market sectors worldwide. CHN microanalysis is a powerful and relatively straightforward method for determining whether or not a sample is pure by providing a precise and accurate analysis of a sample's percentage carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen content....
Molecular Devices®, the market leader in microplate reader technology for over 25 years, has announced today the next-generation SpectraMax® MiniMax™ 300 Imaging Cytometer. This MiniMax 300 imaging cytometer enables both cellular visualization and first-of- its-kind stain free cell-based analysis on the field-upgradable SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader. Brightfield and fluorescence based green and red channel cellular image acquisition and analysis is made simple using the SoftMax Pro® software workflow....
Sorlox Corporation is a pioneer in the development of compact pulsed-plasma devices for use as highly efficient, environmentally friendly power production or for medical isotope production. Using Deuterium as its fuel source - the Sorlox Nautilus Compressor employs an electric field to generate a hot plasma. Using a magnetic field, the Nautilus system compresses the plasma to a high energy state, facilitating fusion and releasing heat that can be used for power generation...
The measurement of cellular bioenergetics, the processes by which cells produce and consume energy, is fundamental to determining the growth, development, function and metabolism of cells. The Seahorse Bioscience XF96 Extracellular Flux Analyzer enables the determination of the two major energy yielding pathways in cells, aerobic respiration and glycolysis, by simultaneously measuring the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and the extracellular acidification rate (ECAR)...
BioTek's new MultiFlo™FX Microplate Dispenser is a modular, upgradable, automated reagent dispenser for 6- to 1536-well plates. Our unique Parallel Dispense™ technologies offer both peristaltic and syringe pump operation down to 500 nL, while an available wash module adds multi-purpose functionality. MultiFlo FX is an ideal platform for efficient 2D and 3D cell-based workflows, especially when integrated to the new BioStack™4 to automate operations with lidded or non-lidded plates. MultiFlo FX replaces up to five liquid handlers, saving space, time, and multiple plate loading and unloading in automated systems...
Watch the video to learn about this new and exciting microplate reading technology, which includes a next generation monochromator for fluorescence and luminescence assays. The LVF monochromators, which incorporate linear variable filters and dichroics, allow greater light transmission, which translates into significantly increased sensitivity....
Ground-breaking research is harnessing the unique properties of diamonds to develop a new generation of lasers that could lead to many benefits, from better treatment of skin complaints and diabetes-related eye conditions to improved pollution monitoring and aeronautical engineering. A University of Strathclyde team has developed a new type of high-performance, ultra-versatile Raman laser* that harnesses diamonds to produce light beams with more power and a wider range of colours than current Raman lasers...
End users talk about their experience of using FDGSi gas generators and share their feedback on the products and quality of service provided. Whatever are your needs, F-DSi gas generators enable you to produce Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Pure Air with purities higher than 99,9999%.
Where's the catch? Well there just simply isn't one. By signing up to the Anachem LTS Swap Out Scheme you can benefit from the latest pipetting technology in the new Rainin Pipet-Lite XLS pipettes, fixed consumable costs for two years and no pipette servicing costs for the first year. This programme really will help you stretch your consumables budget and grants further whilst protecting everyone in the lab from the risk of developing Repetitive Strain Injuries...
At the 2013 American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference, PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, introduced the AxION iQT gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometer (GC/MS/MS). The AxION iQT system provides greater quantitative capabilities to that of a triple quadrupole, while quickly identifying compounds like a quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) at a rate of up to 500 compounds per second. The new mass spectrometer provides laboratories with easier to use technology, faster results, and more specific, selective data needed to make more accurate decisions faster.....
The vented design of the base plate assures uniform heating and cooling when immersed in a water bath. The cover locks the liner in place and prevents vial pullout. The prescored PTFE/Silicone/PTFE liner permits easy needle penetration, while the Molded PTFE/Silicone liner locks into each of the 96 vials and reseals after multiple injections thus reducing the chance of solvent evaporation and cross contamination....
Large scale gene expression screening projects require reliable high-throughput methods to isolate high quality RNA from a large number of samples. To meet this need, a growing number of commercial 96-well format RNA isolation kits are now available. Typically such kits are compatible with commonly used 96-well plate vacuum manifolds enabling the extraction (isolation) procedure to be accelerated...
Large scale gene expression screening projects require reliable high-throughput methods to isolate high quality RNA from a large number of samples. To meet this need, a growing number of commercial 96-well format RNA isolation kits are now available. Typically such kits are compatible with commonly used 96-well plate vacuum manifolds enabling the extraction (isolation) procedure to be accelerated....
Because the BioDrop DUO has a fixed pathlength, excellent measurements can be achieved without ever needing calibration. Concentrations are obtained quickly using a colour touchscreen to select pre-programmed methods in the on-board software....
The leading provider of precision instruments has created a compact and simple titrator specifically designed for basic requirements and first time users of automatic titrators in the food and chemical industries. Drawing upon extensive knowledge and experience of hard- and software engineering has produced a small, affordable and reliable instrument....