News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 August
to Saturday 9 August 2003
Enhanced platelet aggregometry
Instrument range for platelet aggregometry now has enhanced software capability for greater diagnostic interpretation
News from Alpha Laboratories ( 8 August 2003)
New information source for proteomics researchers
Proteomics discovery system allows researchers to directly link experimentally identified proteins to the relevant biological information and annotative tools
News from Applied Biosystems ( 8 August 2003)
Five megapixel FireWire digicam
Suited to light microscopy and other applications where colour contrasting techniques are used, such as polarisation microscopy of metal or rock sections and industrial inspection
News from Carl Zeiss ( 8 August 2003)
Universal chromatography workstation
Advanced chromatography station is designed to acquire and evaluate data from up to four chromatographs at a time Brochure Available
News from DataApex ( 8 August 2003)
Superior 1D gel analysis and excision
Software package enables high quality analysis and excision from 1D polyacrylamide gels Brochure Available
News from Genetix ( 8 August 2003)
Digestion system for cyanide determinations
Decomposition and digestion system has been specifically developed for the decomposition of water and soil samples for the determination of cyanide
News from John Morris Scientific ( 8 August 2003)
Learn the latest titration techniques
Training courses concentrate on programming, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance and will help attendees become more efficient and develop better methods Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 August 2003)
Validation for water purification systems
Laboratories are becoming increasingly concerned by regulations such as current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 8 August 2003)
Rheometer for polymer melts
Configured specifically for testing plastics and polymers, this system features a complete suite of rotational and oscillatory tests including creep and automated master curve generation
News from Anton Paar ( 8 August 2003)
Ultrasound image quality impresses
User Application Article Sharoe Green Hospital, part of the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has seen significant improvements to patient services since the installation of a new ultrasound system
News from Philips Ultrasound ( 8 August 2003)
Biomarkers expected to aid disease diagnosis
Members of the Science Advisory Board were asked in which area they believed deciphering biomarker expression patterns would have the most clinical utility
News from Science Advisory Board ( 8 August 2003)
Solids testing capability for rheometers
New fixtures are designed for use in conjunction with forced gas oven, and enable the characterisation of dynamic properties such as loss and storage moduli
News from Malvern Instruments ( 8 August 2003)
Challenging elucidation of chemical structures
User Application Article MolecularNature has purchased Structure Elucidator from Advanced Chemistry Development, to aid its researchers in phytochemical compound discovery
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 7 August 2003)
Determining total sulphur in gasoline
Technical Background Article Said to be the first method for determining total sulphur and sulphur species in gasoline at levels that meet upcoming US and EU regulations
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 7 August 2003)
Networked data system in Japanese
Agilent's revised Cerity networked data systems for pharmaceutical QA/QC includes full Japanese version and support of major European languages
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 7 August 2003)
Cenix designed siRNAs for the human genome
Scientists can now have siRNAs that have been pre-designed using the Cenix design algorithm, yielding an extremely high percentage of effective sequences
News from Ambion (Europe) ( 7 August 2003)
Autosampler allows multi-tasking
30-position turntable leaves laboratory personnel free to attend to other tasks while their samples are being analysed automatically
News from Sebia UK ( 7 August 2003)
Ceremony cements OSHA-ACIL alliance
Alliance will promote dialogue on workplace safety and health by providing stakeholders with information and guidance on the USA's nationally recognised testing laboratory programme
News from ACIL ( 7 August 2003)
Seminar considers prostate cancer testing
Bayer-sponsored seminar at ISOBM 2003 in Edinburgh will focus on improving the clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness of prostate cancer testing
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ( 7 August 2003)
Infectious disease arrays launched in Europe
International symposium for leading virologists provides European launchpad for new range of infectious disease assays
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ( 7 August 2003)
Cancer vaccine agreement
Cobra Biomanufacturing signs long-term supply agreement to manufacture active ingredient for Advaxis's novel cancer treatment, to be manufactured from live bacteria
News from Cobra Biomanufacturing ( 7 August 2003)
Speeding up 3G adoption
New UMTS mobile communications integrated tester to undergo validation for conformance
News from AT4 wireless ( 7 August 2003)
US state grant for workforce development
ClinPhone has been awarded a workforce development grant for its primary US facility in Princeton, New Jersey Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone ( 7 August 2003)
Robotics in biology
New analysis of the market for liquid handling says the need to eliminate research bottlenecks to meet increasing throughout demands spurs the uptake of automated systems
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 August 2003)
Control of explosive mixtures in the workplace
Inert purge unit was developed to enable laboratories to comply with a new European Union law on the control of explosive mixtures in the workplace - the Atex directive Brochure Available
News from Genevac ( 7 August 2003)
Toolbox aids method selection
Enables scientists to customise sample preparation experiments in a high throughput format that is compatible with automated or manual liquid handling devices Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 7 August 2003)
Shedding light on glow discharge
New high resolution hardware and quantification software for glow discharge spectrometry
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 7 August 2003)
Columns for small molecule separations
High-performance silica-based columns for small molecule separations are the result of a new technology that produces excellent peak symmetry in basic and acidic compounds
News from Mandel Scientific ( 7 August 2003)
Columns for protein/peptide separations
High-resolution reversed-phase, silica-based columns and media for protein/peptide separations promise increased selectivity and sensitivity
News from Mandel Scientific ( 7 August 2003)
Assay detects enterobacter
New test to detect enterobacter sakazakii, a rare cause of invasive disease in newborns, in infant formulas, dry dairy, and soy ingredients Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 7 August 2003)
Faster diagnosis of Campylobacter food poisoning
Summertime means barbeques, giving rise to an increase in Campylobacter poisoning - mainly through undercooked chicken Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 7 August 2003)
Detecting animal products in animal feed
New screening test detects meat and bone meal in animal feeds and thereby facilitate compliance with regulations restricting their use
News from SDI Europe ( 7 August 2003)
Software control for micro GC
Scientific Software and Agilent Technologies announce software control for the Agilent 3000 micro GC for EZChrom Elite chromatography data system
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 7 August 2003)
New balancing records
New semi-microbalance has almost twice the capacity of the previous leading model, emphasising the potential for innovation within monolithic weighing technology Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 7 August 2003)
Making sense of sensors
A series of short announcements regarding sensors applicable to dynamic testing of vehicles, covering steering, wheel forces, and torques
News from Sensor Developments ( 7 August 2003)
Expanding distribution into Germany
Ultrasonic spectroscopy specialist announces the expansion of the European arm of its operations with the appointment of a new distributor in Germany
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 7 August 2003)
Sponsoring filter testing conference
One-day event in Runcorn in November will provide an introduction to the performance of filters and their characterisation Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 7 August 2003)
Patient operated uroflow device
Used for the early detection of bladder or prostate-related problems, this unit allows fast, individual measurement of urine flow
News from World Of Medicine USA ( 7 August 2003)
3D view and analysis of SEM images
New version of software allows calculation of 3D surfaces from tilted pairs or backscatter images
News from Alicona Imaging ( 6 August 2003)
High quality custom siRNA
To ensure the utmost in quality, products are assessed by Maldi-Tof mass spectrometry, capillary electrophoresis, and/or nondenaturing gel electrophoresis
News from Ambion (Europe) ( 6 August 2003)
Award for excellence in mass spectrometry
German researcher Professor Wolf Lehmann is the latest scientist to receive a coveted award for scientific excellence using mass spectrometry in life sciences
News from Applied Biosystems ( 6 August 2003)
Digital FireWire cameras
Three new camera systems for colour, monochrome, or infra red work offer improved performance
News from BFi Optilas ( 6 August 2003)
New business manager
Cambridge BioScience appoints Dougie Fraser as business manager for its molecular research products
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 6 August 2003)
Operator interface software tool kit
GUI toolkit provides an easy way to design and implement a complete graphical interface on the QVGA controller to monitor and control scientific instruments or laboratory/industrial processes
News from Mosaic Industries ( 6 August 2003)
Universal goniophotometer tests light sources
Goniophotometers greatly simplify the measurement of light source outputs compared to traditional techniques, and the latest advances in software allow compliance measurements to be made
News from Pro-Lite Technology ( 6 August 2003)
Micro-tensile tester for biomaterials
Previously the mechanical testing of biomaterials involved driving a crosshead stage consisting of a rotary motor and lead-screw, with a load cell between the sample and the stressing device Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe ( 6 August 2003)
Overview of biotechnology tools
Report highlights the results of studies into to the instrumentation and reagents utilised in research in the USA
News from Science Advisory Board ( 6 August 2003)
Spotlight on new talent
New range of balances, ideal for those looking for advanced features on a tight budget, feature reliable rugged weighing technology and high quality craftsmanship Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 6 August 2003)
Flexible new robotic and software platform
Series of powerful laboratory workstations designed to deliver an unmatched range of automated applications in genomics, proteomics, drug discovery and clinical diagnostics
News from Tecan (UK) ( 6 August 2003)
Spectrophotometers added tp product line
Trilogica strikes central European marketing agreement with Scinco, a Korean manufacturer of analytical instruments
News from Trilogica ( 6 August 2003)
First lithotripsy laser for biliary stones
Intracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy laser represents a medical breakthrough device in the field of gastroenterology
News from World Of Medicine USA ( 6 August 2003)
Developing the perfect golf ball
User Application Article One golf ball manufacturer, long regarded as the most prestigious brand name in the golf ball industry, offers an array of golf ball types to suit every type of golfer Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 5 August 2003)
Qualifying for regulatory compliance
Agilent Technologies's new network qualification services qualify laboratory and manufacturing networks for regulatory compliance
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 5 August 2003)
Customised drug of abuse test kits
Test panel selection for urine drug of abuse screening can now be tailored to your laboratory's exact requirements
News from Alpha Laboratories ( 5 August 2003)
Pharma bottles are tops for safety
New range of pharmaceutical packaing features both tamper-evident and child-resistant closures on the same bottle Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific ( 5 August 2003)
Frequency counter offers high resolution
System yields at least seven digits of resolution per second of measurement time, and can resolve high frequencies up to 1.3GHz and low frequencies to 0.001mHz
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 5 August 2003)
Celebrations in Cardiff
Party to celebrate the installation of the UK's 100th immunoassay system, at Department of Biochemistry and Immunology at Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ( 5 August 2003)
New range of murine coagulation reagents
A range of new murine coagulation reagents is available in the UK and Ireland from Cambridge BioScience
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 5 August 2003)
Stepping ahead in live cell imaging
Designed to help scientists benefit from the latest advances in live cell imaging, Leica Microsystems this week sponsored the first in a new series of live cell imaging seminars
News from Leica Microsytems ( 5 August 2003)
Lipid research agreement
Lipomics Technologies announces agreement with GlaxoSmithKline for access to lipid metabolite research and interpretation
News from Lipomics Technologies ( 5 August 2003)
Keeping up to date with water
Millipore is organising two seminars covering water purification techniques, removal of contaminants, and how to optimise the installation of your water purification system Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 5 August 2003)
Olympus sponsors IBMS photography enthusiasts
The two categories are 'Profession at Work' and 'Artistry of Biomedical Science' and each will have Olympus digital cameras as first prize with a bottle of champagne to the runner-up
News from Olympus UK ( 5 August 2003)
Clear diagnosis of urinary tract infections
Clear chromogenic urinary tract infection medium uses colour to differentiate between enterococci, Escherichia coli, coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus and organisms with tryptophan deaminase activity Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 5 August 2003)
High power diode laser delivers picosecond pulses
Lasers delivering powerful picosecond pulses are useful sources for biomedical analytics, optical time domain tomography and other time-resolved applications
News from Picoquant ( 5 August 2003)
Budget priced blood bank refrigerator
A new blood storage refrigerator available from QED Scientific has a maximum capacity of 252 bags with storage in pull-out drawers or on shelves
News from QED Scientific ( 5 August 2003)
Sharp increase in pharma emergencies
The first half of 2003 saw a sharp rise in the number of product emergencies involving pharmaceuticals dealt with by RSSL Pharma's Emergency Response Service (ERS)
News from Reading Scientific Services ( 5 August 2003)
From cancer cells to UFOs
User Application Article Mathematics tool used for image analysis work ranging from complex medical imaging research to large-scale mapping and diagrams Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 August 2003)
The leakproof specimen container
A reinforcing ring strengthens the container side-wall to avoid squeeze-related leaks, and the risk of cross threading is removed by an innovative double pick-up thread
News from Alpha Laboratories ( 4 August 2003)
Waters buys Creon Lab Control
Waters has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Creon Lab Control (CLC) of Cologne, Germany for approximately US$16 million
News from Creon Lab Control ( 4 August 2003)
Detect oversized particles in ceramic powders
Sensitive detection of oversized particles in ceramic powders via laser diffraction-based system designed for the measurement of particles in the size range 0.02 to 2000um
News from Malvern Instruments ( 4 August 2003)
Ceruloplasmin assay
A new assay for the quantitative determination of Ceruloplasmin in human serum and plasma has been introduced for use on Olympus analysers
News from Olympus UK ( 4 August 2003)
Flow cells improve measurement uncertainty
Unique construction and calibration techniques used to produce dissolution flow cells dramatically reduce uncertainty due to manufacturing tolerances
News from Starna Scientific ( 4 August 2003)
Testing seals on semi-rigid containers
An increasing range of products from yoghurts to industrial components are now packed in semi-rigid containers, closed using heat sealed flexible plastic lids
News from Status Instruments ( 4 August 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 73
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