Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Bacteria",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Alphabet soup: MIT and IMT work to weigh molecules from
Innovative Micro Technology (IMT), which we summarised at the time by saying "IMT-MIT collaboration was among 18 papers published in Nature throughout 2007 that were selected as 'favourites' by the prominent scientists and technologists serving as
Nature's manuscript editors".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Award will help target C Difficile infections from
Novacta Biosystems: "Wellcome Trust, the UK's largest medical research charity, has awarded Novacta Biosystems £3.5 million as part of the its Strategic Translational Award programme".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Priorclave
- take a look at Priorclave renews relationship with BioCote
which says: "Priorclave and BioCote have a long-standing exclusive agreement to incorporate the revolutionary BioCote powder coating technology into the manufacture of their entire range of laboratory autoclaves".
Take a look also at the news release from Novacta Biosystems, Millions to target C Difficile infections,
as well as PathClear BME suits in vivo murine research work from Trevigen,
and Exploring commercial applications of biodetection from Stratophase.
See also:
Indispensible tool for food quality assurance
(December 2007)
The YSI 2700 has become well-established in the food and beverage industry, helping companies to verify the quality of their product before it is packaged and sent to the customer
Reprocessing flexible endoscopes from ENT depts
(November 2007)
Soluscope has launched the new Soluscope ENT, said to be the first endoscope reprocessor designed specifically for ENT (ear nose and throat) procedures
Chance discovery has led to successful business
(November 2007)
Until Bob Carr's technology was launched, laboratory scientists who wanted to view and analyse individual nanoparticles needed a £250,000 electron microscope and the process took up to four hours
Rapid screening of MRSA in the USA
(November 2007)
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the introduction to the US market of its MRSASelect test, a chromogenic medium used for the rapid screening of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
Seven more Genome Sequencers for Baylor Center
(October 2007)
The Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine increases its fleet of Roche Genome Sequencer FLX systems to ten instruments
Purifying DNA with a single centrifugation step
(October 2007)
Pure DNA in just four minutes, and up to 3000 sample preparations per day without expensive robotic automation, with what is said to be the world's fastest nucleic acid purification kits
PCR reactions made more robust and reproducible
(October 2007)
ReaX Assays contain all the components to perform a PCR amplification assay of a selected target organism or genes, encapsulated into beads; only template DNA is required prior to running the protocol
Biomic V3 automates reading of BSAC plates
(September 2007)
Biomic V3 has been designed to complement other automated systems or can serve as a primary antibiotic susceptibility testing and identification (AST-ID) system
First LNA-based in vitro diagnostic for superbugs
(September 2007)
VanA/B Evigene is the first Locked nucleci acid (LNA)-based in vitro diagnostic test for vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and vancomycin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
Anaerobic atmosphere in less than three minutes
(September 2007)
PetriSphere offers a flexible, automated and cost-effective generation of atmospheres suitable for culturing anaerobic, microaerophilic and capnophilic bacteria in commonly-used anaerobic jars
Diagnostic unit analyses multiple disease markers
(August 2007)
Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched a test for syphilis for use on its BioPlex 2200 system
Automated system speeds microarray preparation
(August 2007)
Hamilton is now offering an automated system based on the company's Microlab STAR that speeds accurate sample preparation for expression studies
AnaSpec unveils 36 new catalogue peptides
(August 2007)
AnaSpec, one of the world's largest providers of custom and catalogue peptides, has introduced 36 new peptides for drug discovery research
Rapid differentiation of Campylobacter species
(August 2007)
Obis campy is a simple two-test procedure that determines both Gram status and the presence or absence of L-alanyl aminopeptidase (L-ALA) activity within just two minutes
Ultrapure water for laboratory procedures
(July 2007)
The Neptune Ultimate system is the latest addition to the Select Neptune range from Purite, a UK manufacturer of high performance water purification equipment
Easily track biological and radiological material
(July 2007)
ChemSW has released unique new functionality that enables users of CISPro Global and CISPro Live to further refine their ability to track biological and radiological materials in inventory
Are your bacteria sitting comfortably?
(July 2007)
Isatec distributes the Moist range of microwave moisture measurement systems manufactured by HF sensor of Leipzig, Germany which allow fast, accurate, measurement of moisture in a variety of materials
Micro-organism identification and counting
(June 2007)
Compact Dry, from Anachem, is a new, convenient, easy to use and cost effective alternative to standard methods for microbial colony identification and counting
Performance and versatility in liquid transfer
(June 2007)
Minipuls Evolution has an 'unbeatable' flow rate range from 0.2-340ml/min with an optimised six-roller design which limits pulsations, offering one of the widest and constant volume ranges available
Panagene to supply probes for PNA Fish diagnostics
(June 2007)
The 2.5 hours fluorescence in situ hybridisation (Fish) assay uses fluorescence-labelled peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes that target the species-specific ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in bacteria and yeast
Determination of aluminium in antiperspirants
(June 2007)
Thermometric titration is a versatile method and an ideal complement to potentiometric titration, suitable for any reaction that produces a sufficiently large temperature change in the sample solution
Research project to identify bacteria genes
(June 2007)
Chr Hansen has teamed up with CLC bio and Roskilde University in an effort understand the genetic make-up of bacteria and see whether this knowledge can be used to improve probiotic food products
Early access to next-generation sequencing
(June 2007)
Applied Biosystems has shipped initial units of its Solid system to leading research institutions that include Stanford University, and has begun accepting orders from other customers
Bloodstream pathogen identification in two hours
(May 2007)
In order to provide faster identification of bloodstream pathogens, Biomerieux has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States for AdvanDx's PNA Fish rapid diagnostic tests
Diagnostic technology reduces mortality
(May 2007)
Major study by Washington Hospital's infectious disease specialists shows AdvanDx's PNA Fish significantly reduces mortality associated with staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in the ICU
Bench-top unit for ultra-pure laboratory water
(April 2007)
Ideal for applications where a low TOC is required, the bench-mountable Nepture Analytical unit features a cartridge pack containing monospherical semiconductor mixed bed deionising resin
Bacterial magnetism speeds total viable count time
(April 2007)
These antibody-coated microscopic paramagnetic beads are used for the rapid immunomagnetic separation of the micro-organism under test, eliminating the need for traditional enrichment processes
Comply with cGMP using this safe deposit service
(April 2007)
ECACC has established a cGMP Safe Deposit storage facility offering customers secure second site storage for their valuable cGMP cell lines
Ultrafiltration removes alkaline phosphatase
(April 2007)
BioPak C disposable ultrafiltration cartridge is designed to minimise alkaline phosphatase (ALP) released by bacteria that may be present in immunoassay and clinical analyser feed water
Bacterial 'invisibility cloak' decrypted
(March 2007)
Scientists have uncovered the workings of a method bacteria responsible for diseases such as meningitis and blood disorders use to hide from the body's immune system
Convenient, safe aspiration of laboratory fluids
(March 2007)
Anachem is introducing the new Gilson Safe Aspiration Station (GSAS), a stand alone system that enables quick, easy and safe removal of a variety of fluids from your laboratory containers
Astell equips new Henry Wellcome building
(March 2007)
To meet the Gurdon Institute's exacting requirements it has installed three 500 litre and two 350 litre Astell Logicolor square section sterilisers
Copper could be the new weapon against superbugs
(March 2007)
A Birmingham UK hospital will launch an 18-month clinical trial in April 2007 to establish whether the installation of copper surfaces will kill MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections
Priorclave's new brochure feature entire range
(March 2007)
Priorclave has produced a new brochure to give the reader a quick and meaningful overview of the complete, BioCote-protected range of laboratory Priorclaves