News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 November
to Saturday 6 December 2003
Improved detection of GM in food
Researchers can use this new method to rapidly screen samples before running the expensive and time-consuming analyses required to quantify GM content
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 5 December 2003)
A new type of purification filter
Nano fibrous filter's major advantage is that it has very high retention for particulates such as 30 nanometre viruses at flow rates many hundreds of times greater than ultraporous membranes
News from Argonide Nanomaterials ( 5 December 2003)
Looking for staff? Looking for a job?
Recruitment consultant says medical and laboratory sector is one of its core specialities, attracting vacancies and applications from a wide variety of companies and candidates
News from Beresford Blake Thomas ( 5 December 2003)
New generation digital strain card
Employs state-of-the-art surface-mount electronics technology to provide a stable, low-cost, programmable, digital conditioning amplifier suitable for most strain gauge devices Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 5 December 2003)
Now distributing protein products
A rapidly expanding product range includes a unique catalogue of more than 150 general transcription factors, tumour suppressors and other cancer-related proteins
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 5 December 2003)
Advanced matrix manipulation library
Includes structured sparse matrix classes and factorisations, general matrix decompositions, and advanced least squares solutions
News from CenterSpace Software ( 5 December 2003)
Full-feature, future-proofed datalogger
Twin processors, separate control and data acquisition modules, and a choice of communication methods ensure that the device is as future-proofed as it is possible to be
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 5 December 2003)
Arraying into standard microplate wells
The production of identical DNA and protein arrays in the wells of microplates allows the parallel processing of many different test samples against the same array Brochure Available
News from Genetix ( 5 December 2003)
Palladium catalyst simplifies clean-up
PS-PPh3-Pd was developed to simplify the removal of residual palladium during work-up and product isolation for active pharmaceutical ingredients Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 5 December 2003)
World's first biodegradable gene carrier
Polymer material exhibits extremely low cell toxicity due to its biodegradability and enables transfer efficiency to an equal or higher degree than traditional methods
News from Nitto Denko Corp ( 5 December 2003)
Inline filter protects instruments
100% PTFE filter provides a highly inert flow path that protects laboratory instrumentation equipment by trapping particulate matter
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit ( 5 December 2003)
Improving culture of animal blood and fluids
User Application Article Two newly-published case studies about the use of this blood culture system in the veterinary field shows benefits in speed, accuracy and simple convenience Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 5 December 2003)
Transforming laboratory automation
Journal provides insight into the way a workstation is transforming laboratory automation applications in drug discovery, genomics, proteomics and clinical diagnostics
News from Tecan (UK) ( 5 December 2003)
Bringing hygienic valves to Scotland
UFB offers a Scottish point of contact for the Sudmo range of hygiemic valves for food and drink, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic manufacturing industries
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) ( 5 December 2003)
Advancing study of genetic variation in leukemia
User Application Article Study involves detection of small duplications and point mutations in the FLT3 gene, implicated in the pathogenesis of acute myeloid leukemia and is the target of several investigational drugs.
News from Transgenomic ( 5 December 2003)
Dual loop autosampler for HPLC purification
Designed for analytical to preparative scale purification for natural products research, combinatorial chemistry, medicinal chemistry, standards preparation, and diluted sample handling
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 4 December 2003)
A6 printer for medical and scientific applications
Monochrome thermal printer accepts standard composite video and comes equipped with a host of features making it the ideal choice for an array of medical applications Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 4 December 2003)
Binding system makes further progress
Progressive binding system promises enhanced performance for virtually all kinases, phosphatases and phosphodiesterases by addressing key parameters such as substrate limitation Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices ( 4 December 2003)
Link-up for Lims linking systems
Alliance streamlines data acquisition and management, enabling integration of networked laboratory data systems including chromatography data systems, instruments, and Lims
News from Novatek International ( 4 December 2003)
Getting the bugs into the system
User Application Article Major insect imaging project at Harvard aims to produce definitive images of the 11,000 recognised ant species in the world, with a little help from an automated imaging system Brochure Available
News from Syncroscopy ( 4 December 2003)
High resolution gel documentation
Superior camera technology has a megapixel resolution of 1392x1040 pixels to provide better resolving power than any other gel documentation system currently on the market Brochure Available
News from Syngene ( 4 December 2003)
View live cells with low cost confocal system
Signal enhancing lens boosts confocal laser scanning microscopy system to permit imaging of live cells at low laser powers for increased sample viability
News from Carl Zeiss ( 4 December 2003)
All your vacuum needs
Full supply and service all major makes and models of high vacuum pumps and associated products are avialable from this company
News from Absolute Vacuum Services ( 3 December 2003)
'Plug and go' vacuum
Compact vacuum pumping stations provide convenient, ready-to-use solutions for a wide range of research and development laboratory applications
News from Edwards ( 3 December 2003)
Fast yeast cell counts
Fluorescence microscopy technique for counting cell nuclei stained with propidium iodide is designed to allow the small and large labs to perform fast and automatic cell counts Brochure Available
News from Chemometec ( 3 December 2003)
One stop centre for calibration requirements
A universal trading portal for all calibration equipment and services, across all industries, for engineers and QA professionals seeking calibration solutions
News from Calibration Trade Centre ( 3 December 2003)
Paint chromosomes simultaneously
Chromosomes can be identified using whole chromosome painting probes specific to different regions along the length of each chromosome
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 3 December 2003)
Launch of French and British patent databases
Provider of sci-tech online databases offers search and analysis software for post-processing of patent information and new French and British patent databases Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 3 December 2003)
Automatic sampling for process chemistry
Integrated sampling system for process chemistry workstation retrieves samples from four independent modular reactors Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 3 December 2003)
Stereo in comfort
Latest stereo microscopes promise comfort for your eyes and precision for your work with natural colour and flat, distortion free image Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa ( 3 December 2003)
Keeping photometers at their peak
A complete range of service options and upgrades are being offered in order to keep photometers operating at the highest performance
News from Palintest ( 3 December 2003)
Seven new SNP screening products
Association for Cell Biology meeting in San Francisco, USA, will see the launch of seven new Elisa mutation detection kits for genotyping
News from Panomics ( 3 December 2003)
Spectrometry for precious metals analysis
Optical emission spectrometer provides fast, reliable analysis of precious metals at trace levels in fire assay lead buttons Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 3 December 2003)
Vernalis integrates British Biotech
Update on the integration of British Biotech and Vernalis following the completion of the merger of the two companies in September 2003
News from Vernalis ( 3 December 2003)
Viscometer for instantaneous measurements
Matchbox-sized instrument with no moving parts measures viscosity of a fluid from 1 to 100,000 centipoise and is rated for temperatures up to 135C
News from Biode ( 2 December 2003)
Overview of market studies to be presented
BioInformatics and Science Advisory Board will review twenty recent market studies on topics ranging from cell biology to pharmacogenomics at the Mid-Atlantic Bio/Med conference in Baltimore
News from Bioinformatics ( 2 December 2003)
Biotech firms looking to expand into Europe
Western Switzerland is offering an attractive tax and economic incentive programme to high technology firms considering relocating
News from Development Economic Western Switzerland ( 2 December 2003)
Made in Germany, available in USA
Kruess Optronics whole range of high precision optical products including the a new digital polarimeter can now be ordered through this US-based online service
News from Finemech ( 2 December 2003)
Streamlining cell based assays
Personal cell analysis system enables advanced cell based assays to be started sooner and finished faster, streamlining the entire research and development process
News from Guava Technologies ( 2 December 2003)
Fact and fiction in ion chromatography
Technical Background Article Metrohm takes the opportunity to provide a counter-argument to a recent marketing campaign promoting 'reagent-free' chromatography Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 December 2003)
Titrator is a modular all-rounder
Potentiometric titration and moisture analysis, plus CFR 21 part 11 compliance in a single instrument that can be extended to form a super-titrator Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 December 2003)
Smart titration solutions at smart prices
From an entry level general titrator, through to automated Karl Fischer systems, the company says it can help reduce workloads, improve results, and eliminate errors Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 2 December 2003)
ArabLab preview: Nickel-Electro
The exhibition, taking place in Dubai from 9-12 February 2004, promises to generate a lot of excitement and offers an opportunity to demonstrate expertise and strength
News from Nickel-Electro ( 2 December 2003)
Popular document management package updated
Combined navigator and viewer that allows metadata (information about documents that can be read and understood by all handling applications) to be exchanged in a neutral format
News from Oasys ( 2 December 2003)
Reproducible purification of RNA from cells
Yields of purified RNA correlate accurately to cell numbers and enable reproducible results in downstream applications, such as real-time RT-PCR and microarray analysis
News from Qiagen ( 2 December 2003)
High temperature mobile phase technique
Technical Background Article This new technique, to be launched at Pittcon 2004, uses superheated water instead of organic solvents as the mobile phase for chromatographic runs
News from Selerity Technologies ( 2 December 2003)
Managing lab data in spreadsheets
Enterprise content management system is described as the industry's only secure, web-based system designed to capture and warehouse all the electronic records across the enterprise
News from Scientific Software (now part of Agilent) ( 2 December 2003)
HPLC column for HTP screening
These columns achieve average efficiencies of 70,000N/m, similar to standard microbore hardware efficiencies, but at a significantly lower cost Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) ( 2 December 2003)
Palm-sized rheometry testing platform
This miniature instrument that can fit in the palm of your hand has been specifically designed as a detachable fixture for commercially available rotational rheometer host stations
News from Xpansion Instruments ( 2 December 2003)
Micro pump for high purity or aggressive fluids
Self-priming miniature pump, measuring just 48mm by 19mm, provides repeatable dispensing with low maintenance and long life performance
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 1 December 2003)
IVI drivers for TTi power supplies
To assist in the implementation of this precision power supply in automated systems, TTi has now released LabWindows CVI and LabView drivers conforming to the IVI format
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 1 December 2003)
It's a knockdown
These specially designed and functionally tested constructs can reduce TF gene expression in vivo by as much as 90% allowing researchers to study an experimental system with little TF activity
News from Cambridge BioScience ( 1 December 2003)
Software users symposium in Edinburgh
Creon invites all customers and interested professionals to attend the CDS 2004 Waters Software Users symposium, 23-27 February 2004 at the Edinburgh nternational Conference Centre
News from Creon Lab Control ( 1 December 2003)
Forced air convection incubators
The units offer exact climate control, short recovery times and a unique cooling system which prevents samples from drying out
News from Grieve Corporation, The ( 1 December 2003)
Fast, simple, and now available all over Europe
Faster and easier alternative to the more traditional methods of Elisas, fluorescent and gel-based assays for cytokines, hormones, peptides, proteins, drugs and other analytes
News from BioVeris Europe ( 1 December 2003)
Assay has 16 hour colour stability
Reagent is specially formulated to give a stable end-point signal, meaning that the researcher can queue plates for later counting - especially useful with HTS
News from Innova Biosciences ( 1 December 2003)
Conductivity meter meets USP regulations
The instrument concept is based on precise electrochemical measuring techniques combined with the latest solutions for most laboratory requirements Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 1 December 2003)
Design improvements added to particle sizing
New generation particle size analyser combines the proven analytical technique with advanced instrumentation features to provide superior repeatability, accuracy, and reproducibility Brochure Available
News from Micromeritics ( 1 December 2003)
Determining hexane-extractable material
Technical Background Article New performance-based method applicable to aqueous matrices that require the use of n-hexane as the extraction solvent and gravimetry as the determinative technique
News from Presearch ( 1 December 2003)
Universal light scattering detector
Single mode, low-temperature operation optimises sensitivity for those analytes easily missed due to high evaporation temperatures. Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments ( 1 December 2003)
HTP polymer sample preparation and delivery
Integrating a high performance autosampler and multi-stirrer, the device has been designed to increase efficiency, enhance precision, and promote operator safety Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe ( 1 December 2003)
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