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Laser capture microdissection taken to next level
The ArcturusXT system uses the latest advances in microscope technology by employing the new Nikon Eclipse Ti-E inverted research microscope as its base Brochure available
News from Molecular Devices (25 April 2008)
AOAC approval for Idaho's salmonella assay
The complete system provides the easiest end-to-end PCR protocol and now is the only AOAC-approved post-enrichment pooling protocol.
News from Idaho Technology (14 April 2008)
Angiogenesis assays in slide format
Angiogenesis is one of the fastest growing research fields, as the formation of new blood vessels plays a crucial role in the developmental biology of embryos as well as in cancer research
News from Ibidi ( 7 April 2008)
High-sensitivity genotoxicity simplified
The gTox Flow assay enumerates micronucleated red cells in peripheral blood of treated mice for preclinical drug candidate testing, environmental testing and other toxicology applications Brochure available
News from Beckman Coulter (20 March 2008)
Antibody characterisation now more comprehensive
Guava Technologies says it provides new levels of flexibility and analysis with its RapidQuant IgG Assays for quantification of mouse and human antibodies
News from Guava Technologies (13 March 2008)
Assessing the activity of Cathepsin D
AnaSpec has introduced a new series of SensoLyte Cathepsin D Activity Assay Kits to address the issue of autofluorescence interference.
News from AnaSpec (11 March 2008)
Genotoxic metabolites detected with new assay
GreenScreen HC from Gentronix is a human cell-based genotoxicity screening assay used in drug discovery programmes during lead compound optimisation and candidate selection
News from Gentronix (11 March 2008)
Measurement of circulating Hsp70
Assay Designs's Hsp70 high sensitivity EIA kit is for the accurate and specific quantification of as little as 90pg/mL of inducible Hsp70 in serum and plasma samples from human, mouse, and rat origin
News from Assay Designs ( 3 March 2008)
High-throughput assays for Parp/apoptosis
The HT Parp/apoptosis assay is an Elisa which semi-quantitatively detects PAR deposited onto immobilised histone proteins (via Parp activity) in a 96-well format
News from Trevigen (25 February 2008)
Comet Assay used in biomonitoring for DNA damage
User application article CSAO began using the Comet Assay in 2005 primarily to assess the genotoxic potential of chemicals such as formaldehyde to which pathology and anatomy staff are exposed
News from Perceptive Instruments (14 December 2007)
Antibody-free chromatin immunoprecipitation
The Halochip system also improves signal-to-noise ratios, enabling higher sensitivity for detection of even small changes in protein binding patterns from a reduced number of cells
News from Promega UK (23 October 2007)
Rapid quantitation of neutralising antibodies
Neutekbio introduces its newest product: iLite antibeta for the detection and measurement of neutralising antibodies (NAbs) to Interferon beta (IFNB)
News from Neutekbio (19 October 2007)
Extract and purify E coli DNA in food samples
Unlike other slow, traditional culture tests, Idaho Technology's method of detection can be used to confirm the presence of E coli O157 in about three hours
News from Idaho Technology (11 October 2007)
Protein interaction studies simplify DNA
Halochip gives protein interactions that provide greater sensitivity than chromatin immunoprecipitation techniques without the need for a specific antibody and in half the time
News from Promega UK (25 September 2007)
Assay detects V600E mutation in the B-RAF oncogene
The DxS B-RAF assay detects V600E, the most common mutation in the B-RAF oncogene, which occurs in many types of cancer including melanoma, colorectal and lung
News from DXS (18 September 2007)
First assay kit for ACE2 activity
AnaSpec has introduced the SensoLyte 390 ACE2 activity assay kit - said to be the industry's first assay kit for the continuous monitoring of ACE2 activity
News from AnaSpec (12 September 2007)
Thyroid disorder diagnosis made more efficient
The fT3 assay shows excellent correlation with alternative methods and performs with outstanding analytical specificity against all tested potential cross reactants. Brochure available
News from Olympus Life and Material Science Europa (30 August 2007)
New syphilis test speeds diagnosis
Newmarket Laboratories, part of the Lab21 Group, has developed a new diagnostic test for syphilis that is rapid, accurate and easy to use
News from Lab21 (15 August 2007)
Quantification of IgG antibodies becomes faster
Guava Technologies has launched a new and enhanced version of the company's Guava RapidQuant IgG Antibody Quantification Assays for mouse and human antibodies
News from Guava Technologies (14 August 2007)
Millipore launches Neurite Outgrowth Assay
Millipore has announced the availability of its Neurite Outgrowth Assay which is now the newest assay kit in Millipore's extensive drug discovery product line. Brochure available
News from Millipore (13 August 2007)
Cytotoxicity profiling assay kit uses HepG2 cells
Millipore has introduced the CellCiphr Cytotoxicity Profiling Assay Kit using human HepG2 cells Brochure available
News from Millipore (13 August 2007)
MolecularMD to join CML Alliance programme
MolecularMD is to participate as a preferred provider of Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) patient monitoring tests for CML Alliance
News from MolecularMD ( 7 August 2007)
Rapidly screen for 17 quinolone antibiotics
Many countries have maximum residue limits for quinolones, ranging from 10ppb for Sarafloxacin in chicken fat to 1900ppb for Difloxacin in poultry liver Brochure available
News from Randox Laboratories ( 3 August 2007)
Dan Calvo named president and CEO at Assay Designs
Provider of immunoassay kits, antibodies, and reagents to the life sciences and translational research markets, has appointed Dan Calvo as president and chief executive officer
News from Assay Designs (27 April 2007)
CellReporter live cell assay system is fast
Powerful platform for fast, highly productive quantitative screening produces qualified data for multiwell, live cell assays at very high speed, using white light and multiplexed fluorescence Brochure available
News from Genetix (19 April 2007)
Millipore licenses neurofilament Elisa from Encor
Millipore has announced a collaboration with Gerry Shaw from the University of Florida and Encor Biotechnology to develop and license an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (Elisa) kit Brochure available
News from Millipore (UK) (29 March 2007)
Prototypes of early blood test for Alzheimer's
Technical background article DiaGenic has presented prototypes for its early diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease at the 8th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases (AD/PD 2007) at Salzburg, Austria
News from Diagenic (19 March 2007)
Vitamins: too much or not enough?
VitaFast test kits from Arrow Scientific provide a fast and easy method of determining the content of vitamins in food products, animal feed and pharmaceutical products
News from Arrow Scientific ( 5 February 2007)
Instem North American distributor for Comet assay
Perceptive Instruments announces that Instem, a global information provider, has been selected to distribute the Comet Assay IV system in the USA and Canada
News from Perceptive Instruments (31 January 2007)
Ten screening assays for mitochondrial disorders
Transgenomic says its Transgenomic Laboratories division has further strengthened its clinical diagnostic menu for mitochondrial disorders by adding ten nuclear gene screening assays
News from Transgenomic (26 January 2007)
EnzoLyte 520 renin assay kit has high sensitivity
With the introduction of the ultra-sensitve EnzoLyte 520 Renin Assay Kit, AnaSpec now offers a renin assay kit that is 40x more sensitive than comparable kits currently in the market
News from AnaSpec (10 January 2007)
Custom gene synthesis services expand
Invitrogen has entered into a strategic development and distribution relationship to invest in Blue Heron Biotechnology in exchange for worldwide rights to distribute custom gene synthesis services
News from Invitrogen (15 December 2006)
First UK outlet for respiratory virus assay
Lab 21 announces the launch of a revolutionary new assay able to detect any virus from a panel of 20 distinct respiratory viruses using multiplex detection technology
News from Lab21 (13 December 2006)
New line of assay kits for phosphatase detection
Protein phosphatases play key cellular regulatory roles in such processes as differentiation, proliferation and apoptosis, and have received significant attention as potential drug-screening targets
News from AnaSpec ( 7 December 2006)
Cell migration assay accelerates screening
This assay offers a flexible, reproducible, high throughput format for quantitating the degree to which cells migrate in vitro in response to chemoattractants and/or inhibiting compounds
News from Trevigen (23 November 2006)
In vivo system for the study of angiogenesis
Trevigen's Directed In Vivo Angiogenesis Assay (Divaa) is the first in vivo system for the study of angiogenesis that provides quantitative and reproducible results.
News from Trevigen (22 November 2006)
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