News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 August
to Saturday 30 August 2003
New methods to optimise RNAi/gene silencing
Technical Background Article Methods combine Agilent's bioanalyser with Qiagen's sample preparation and RNAi products to streamline experiments for drug discovery
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (29 August 2003)
Pre-designed human, mouse, and rat siRNAS
Said to be the best new tool for fulfilling the promise of the Human Genome Project by enabling the efficient identification and functional characterisation of novel disease-relevant genes
News from Ambion (Europe) (29 August 2003)
Rotary vial washer challenges straight thinking
Radically different design from traditional in-line washing systems ensures users have optimum choice and flexibility when positioning the vial washer in the production set-up. Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (29 August 2003)
Awards beget awards
Zeiss Microscopy receives R and D 100 award for second year running with award for technical innovation in conventional microscopy
News from Carl Zeiss (29 August 2003)
Approval for fat and moisture system
Fat and moisture analyser - described as "a truly revolutionary breakthrough" - is now an approved methodology by AOAC International
News from CEM Microwave Technology (29 August 2003)
Several connectors in one system save space
Modular interconnection and docking system can have power, signal, high frequency, fibre optic, and compressed air connectors
News from ODU UK (29 August 2003)
Baron von Liebig memorial lecture
This year's lecture, 'Liebig's transformation of the materia medica into pharmaceutical science', will be given by Peter Lambert, reader in microbiology at Aston University Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (29 August 2003)
Array-ready oligo sets for human and mouse genomes
Providing a library of ready-to-print oligos with the flexibility to spot oligos and detect signals using various printing and hybridisation techniques
News from Qiagen (29 August 2003)
High quality gel documentation at a low price
Low-cost gel documentation system designed to provide molecular biologists with an accurate, yet inexpensive method of recording fluorescent gel images Brochure Available
News from Syngene (29 August 2003)
Capillary rheometry made accessible
Said to be one of the most powerful and technically advanced laboratory capillary rheometers for the determination of the flow behavior of a wide range of materials
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Karlsruhe) (29 August 2003)
Measure extensional characteristics of fluids
New measuring technique, now commercially available, delivers test series with reproducible and documented results
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Karlsruhe) (29 August 2003)
Thermo buys Process Control Rheometers
Thermo Electron has purchased the Process Control Rheometers product line, formerly manufactured and marketed by Rheometric Scientific Instruments, from TA Instruments
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Karlsruhe) (29 August 2003)
Further TroVax phase ii trial in colorectal cancer
Oxford BioMedica reports that Cancer Research UK has agreed to conduct and sponsor an open label Phase II trial with TroVax, in colorectal cancer patients who have liver metastases.
News from Oxford BioMedica (29 August 2003)
Chromatography integration
Agilent Technologies to integrate its HPLC and ChemStation solutions with Advanced Chemistry Development's AutoChrom and ChromGenius software
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (28 August 2003)
Rat assays on demand
Researchers using the rat as a model will find the assays a fast, easy to use and cost effective alternative to developing and optimising their own
News from Applied Biosystems (28 August 2003)
Quantifying vitamin B2 in food
Providing what is described as an unrivalled alternative to traditional methods, the assay is a robust, automated, label-free inhibition method, reducing the risk of experimental errors
News from Biacore (28 August 2003)
Life science community goes online
More than 450 biomedical executives have joined a new online membership organisation, the Biomedical Executive Forum
News from Biomedical Exective Forum (28 August 2003)
Clinical proteomics and biomarker discovery
Magnetic bead sample preparation improves sample capacity, dynamic range, and flexibility for clinical proteomics, while decreasing costs Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (28 August 2003)
Technical programmes for the non-technical
Series of technical courses designed for sales, marketing, purchasing, and QA/QC professionals
News from Center For Professional Advancement (28 August 2003)
Speakers and chairs for world-class conference
programme Cordia is set to become the industry's largest biotech convention in Europe for trade, investment, partnership and information exchange, says organiser
News from Cordia 2003 (28 August 2003)
Precision fluid control for instrumentation
Metering pump piston stroke displacement is adjusted using an easy-grip flow control ring graduated in 450 divisions resulting in an accuracy of 1% or better
News from Fluid Metering (28 August 2003)
Win a 'grant' by attending show
Exhibition organiser will award £1500 to spend on equipment or consumables at show to a name drawn from a hat
News from IIR Exhibitions (28 August 2003)
Metal company buys laminating namesake
Laboratory furniture maker Jamestown Metal Products has acquired Jamestown Laminating, a manufacturer of laminated products
News from Jamestown Metal Products (28 August 2003)
LBC screening deal
Provider of private cervical screening services to use LBC screening technology from cancer and pathology services group
News from Medical Solutions (28 August 2003)
Surfactant titrations without solvent extraction
This sensor can be used for all types of surfactants and you do not need to extract the complex in to an organic media or try to distinguish an end point Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 August 2003)
Meters from Mettler
New range of pH, conductivity, ion and Isfet meters for a wide range of applications Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 August 2003)
Glass pervaporation equipment
Pervaporation is a relatively new separation technique for liquid mixtures like ethanol/water, involving the use of a membrane and vacuum
News from Pervaporators (28 August 2003)
Circulators in online circulation
The complete range of Haake temperature control products from Thermo Electron can now be ordered through online marketplace for laboratory equipment
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Karlsruhe) (28 August 2003)
Handwriting analysis leads to diagnosis
Study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development involved computer analysis of the handwriting of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (27 August 2003)
Simultaneous screening of transcription factors
Arrays can be used to study transcription factor activation in a variety of biological processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, transformation and apoptosis
News from Cambridge BioScience (27 August 2003)
Laser eyewear provides advanced safety
A choice of nine spectacle, goggle and wraparound frame styles together with over 32 polycarbonate and mineral glass filters to guard against accidental exposure from almost any type of laser
News from Pro-Lite Technology (27 August 2003)
Advice on multi-channel sensor systems
Newsletter for design and research engineers, specifiers, and students provides practical information on all aspects of transducers Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (27 August 2003)
Evaluating ultrasonic flowmeters
Sira has been awarded the contract to evaluate the performance of clamp-on transit time ultrasonic time-of-flight flow meters by the National Measurement System Policy Unit
News from Sira (27 August 2003)
Intrinsically safe hand-held gamma monitor
Described as the most up-to-date portable processor-based monitor on the market, this unit is approved for use in areas containing explosive hazards
News from Southern Scientific (27 August 2003)
Silent sentinel offers long term protection
Surface hygiene system provides permanent protection against the growth and proliferation of food pathogens, bacteria and other disease causing micro organisms
News from BioCote (25 August 2003)
Protein at the click of a button
Systems give all the instrumentation, software, and chemistries needed for walkaway purification of high-purity 6xHis-tagged proteins
News from Qiagen (25 August 2003)
Eliminate two more gas cylinders
Convenient way of supplying high purity hydrogen and zero air for a wide range of monitoring applications, including the ubiquitous FID
News from Quantitech (25 August 2003)
Powerful and flexible spectral data processing
Spectroscopists can benefit from techniques such as the transfer of data between applications, multi-file operations, advanced quantitative analysis and prediction of spectral data Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (25 August 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 38
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