News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 March
to Saturday 27 March 2004
Furnaces support efficient chemical analysis
User Application Article One of the world's leading independent laboratories uses Carbolite furnaces for a wide variety of analytical procedures and applications Brochure Available
News from Carbolite (Barloworld Scientific) (26 March 2004)
Pump heads are quick-change artists
Detaches from the motor/driver and is replaced with a spare pump head in seconds, reducing maintenance for systems that handle different fluids and eliminating cross-contamination
News from Encynova International (26 March 2004)
Rapid computer-assisted cell count and viability
Cells are classified and counted based on three individual measurements of each cell, including the fluorescence intensity values for the live and dead cell based on uptake of dyes
News from Guava Technologies (26 March 2004)
Analytica 2004 preview: Omnifit and Bio-Chem Valve
Products on display will include high purity chromatography columns, connectors, bottle caps, solenoid valves and pumps
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (26 March 2004)
Matt white is the new black
This non-luminescent, non-specular coating yields near-perfect Lambertain reflectance of between 95 to 98% over the wavelength region from 300 to 1200nm
News from Pro-Lite Technology (26 March 2004)
Food forensics in the USA
Analytical service will help food and beverage manufacturers identify contaminants in foods and related products and investigate their potential source
News from Reading Scientific Services (26 March 2004)
Single rat array for whole-genome expression
Nearly one million probes analyse expression levels of approximately 30,000 RNA transcripts and variants on a single array
News from Affymetrix (25 March 2004)
Custom RNA isolation
Company can isolate RNA from tissue that provided, or utilise its network of yissue procurement partners to find specific normal or diseased samples
News from Ambion (Europe) (25 March 2004)
Internet platform searches 800,000 spectra
With this new platform, users now have the option to access spectral databases via the internet rather than installing the data on their own computers
News from Bio-Rad Informatics Division (25 March 2004)
Three-phase power analyser
Instrument for general-purpose measurements of watts, power factor, harmonics and voltage in the design, development and production of electrical and electronic equipment
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (25 March 2004)
Improved CCD detector for crystallography
CCD chip features dramatically lower noise, higher sensitivity and wider dynamic range, while the novel electronics are user selectable for ultra-fast or ultra-low noise readout Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (25 March 2004)
Standard-less solution for X-ray fluorescence
Enables quantification of all elements from sodium to uranium in all concentration ranges from 100% down to the ppm-level in all matrices, like minerals, oils or metals Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (25 March 2004)
Purifying DNA from buccal swabs
In comparison to invasive techniques used for sourcing DNA such as the taking of blood samples, the buccal swabs procedure is quick and painless and can be carried out by non-trained users
News from DNA Research Innovation (25 March 2004)
A new event for all laboratory professionals
Two-day event designed to keep the laboratory professional up-to-date with the latest news, views, techniques and products under one roof
News from Laboratory News Forum (25 March 2004)
Chromogenic media improve isolation of organisms
Range of chromogenic media provides a more specific identification of the target organism which in turn can reduce or eliminate the need for subculture and confirmatory tests
News from Lab M (25 March 2004)
Doorstep demonstrations of confocal techniques
Leica Microsystems announces series seven two-day events on confocal microscopy, to be held at venues around the UK in 2004.
News from Leica Microsytems (25 March 2004)
European distributor for online particle analyser
With effect from 1 March 2004, Meritics provides sales, service and technical support for the particle on line analyser (Pola) range in the UK and Europe
News from Meritics (25 March 2004)
Free upgrade for instrument software
Qualifying registered users can download the latest version of control program for spectrophotometers and absorbance, luminescence, and fluorescence microplate readers Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices (25 March 2004)
Get under the surface in semiconductor inspection
System provides sub-surface inspection of semiconductor wafers and devices, unlike near-infrared systems which only see the surface
News from Moritex Europe (25 March 2004)
Digital microcentrifuge takes 24 tubes
Intuitive microprocessor control system ensures precise control of speed and run time, display RPM or G-force
News from Progen Scientific (25 March 2004)
Light control with opto-mechanical building blocks
Expanded range of precision optical system building blocks, including fixed and adjustable optical mounts, holders and positioners, together with associated inserts, adapters, etc
News from Pro-Lite Technology (25 March 2004)
Assays extend possibilities for apoptosis research
Using proven bioluminescent detection technology, these assays offer the researcher the highest sensitivity in anon-radioactive caspase assay
News from Promega UK (25 March 2004)
Is your glassware really residue-free?
Self-contained reverse osmosis system has been specially designed to provide purified water for laboratory glassware washing machines
News from Purite (25 March 2004)
Analytica 2004 preview: Syngene
World premier of new gel documentation system, as well as a range of affordable image analysers, will be on show at Analytica 2004 Brochure Available
News from Syngene (25 March 2004)
Teamwork to boost drug development services
LGC links with Akos, a specialist drug development and regulatory affairs consultancy company, to enable both to expand the range of services they offer to drug discovery companies
News from LGC (25 March 2004)
Detecting protein differences in cancers
User Application Article Study reveals significant differences in protein expression between normal and colorectal cancer samples using two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis
News from GE Healthcare (24 March 2004)
Extending academic software offerings
On-demand access to additional paid-for functions for widely-used free academic chemical structure drawing, publishing, and spectral analysis software
News from Bio-Rad Informatics Division (24 March 2004)
X-ray diffraction goes beyond current limitations
Two novel technologies, a high-power X-ray source and a high-speed 1-dimensional detector based, now enable X-ray diffraction to go beyond current limitations in terms of sensitivity and speed Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (24 March 2004)
Produce protein crystal at an accelerated pace
Integrated high throughput biological crystallography systems for structural genomics system accelerates the process of growing diffraction-quality protein crystals Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (24 March 2004)
US growth confirmed with VP promotion
Chiltern International is continuing its US expansion with the announcement that Diana Wood has been promoted to vice president of business development for the United States
News from Chiltern International (24 March 2004)
Wenzel will optimise clinical assessments
ClinPhone has hired former Healthcare Technology Systems (HTS) vice president Keith Wenzel to optimise the use of licenced HTS clinical assessments within clinical trials Brochure Available
News from ClinPhone (24 March 2004)
Photodiode test system is fast and accurate
Tests photodiode responsivity across wavelength and has unparalleled speed and accuracy in polarisation dependent responsivity (PDR) measurement
News from DBM Optics (24 March 2004)
Ten years of Eppendorf BioNews
What began as a simple brochure has developed alongside the expansion of the Eppendorf product portfolio into an attractive and appreciated information medium Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (24 March 2004)
3D microscope for zero defect quality
Superior depth of field is achieved that is up to 20 times greater than that of conventional microscopes, allowing accurate and sharp representation of any point
News from Keyence (UK) (24 March 2004)
Pathology services for NHS Trust
User Application Article Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust finds necessary pathology expertise through remote locum service
News from Medical Solutions (24 March 2004)
A complete picture of water purity
Many applications are sensitive to organic impurities, which go undetected by resistivity measurements and which may cause adverse effects on results Brochure Available
News from Millipore (24 March 2004)
Improvements to microhardness testers
Upgrade to computer assisted measurement system for microhardness testers includes improvements in traverse operations, interface, and a new graphic test mode
News from Newage Testing Instruments (24 March 2004)
Clinical microbiology products at ECCMID 2004
Oxoid exhibits its extensive range at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Prague, 1-4 May 2004 Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (24 March 2004)
Getting the right ductless fume cupboard
Prospective customers are asked to complete a free chemical usage sheet, which is reviewed to confirm that a ductless fume cupboard is a good option, and enables advice to be provided
News from Safety Cabinet Solutions (24 March 2004)
Licencing deal covers annealing control primers
Technology reduces the complexity of using differential display approaches to gene discovery, providing improvements in reproducibility and the elimination of false positives
News from Sigma-Aldrich (24 March 2004)
HPLC courses in Cambridgeshire
Two three-day courses, aimed at the newcomer to HPLC and those already using the technique but who want to learn more, are to be held in June 2004
News from Stratlab (24 March 2004)
What's the collective noun for mass spectrometers?
User Application Article Thermo has shipped its 100th linear ion trap mass spectrometer, to Incaps in Indiana, USA, just a year after the instrument was launched Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (24 March 2004)
Scale up for arthritis drug
User Application Article Avidex has announced the appointment of Ultrafine to provide process development, scale-up and GMP manufacturing for Avidex's lead compound, the CD80 inhibitor, RhuDex
News from Ultrafine (24 March 2004)
Streamlining MS data extraction and correlation
The new correlation analysis algorithms determine the similarity or dissimilarity between successive spectra, and allow for the extraction of chromatographic components
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (23 March 2004)
Benchtop mass spectrometer for proteomics studies
Due to its unique gridless design of ion source and reflectron, this novel instrument provides superior 15k resolution, as well as excellent mass accuracy and sensitivity Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (23 March 2004)
Schubert appointed VP for research and development
Michael Schubert will be responsible for the management of research and development activities worldwide, including the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Japan Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (23 March 2004)
Increase the resolution of mass spectrometry
Novel technology increases resolution of electrospray ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometer from 10k to 15k across essentially the entire mass spectrum Brochure Available
News from Bruker Daltonics (23 March 2004)
Analysis of sulphur in petrochemicals
Technical Background Article Application note discusses the importance of the analysis in the light of increasingly stringent legislation and sulphur's deleterious effects on engines
News from CE Instruments (23 March 2004)
Containment cabinets with anti-microbial coating
Silver ions in the powder coating bind to cells of micro-organisms and effectively interrupt their critical functioning, thus inhibiting growth of potentially hazardous bacteria, moulds and fungi
News from Esco Micro (23 March 2004)
Microplate technology enables drug discovery
Porvair presents three new products - an automated plate sealer, an evaporation unit, and low-volume 384-well plates, at Miptec 2004 in Basel, Switzerland, 3-6 May Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (23 March 2004)
Making connections in exhaust gas analysis
User Application Article Research and development continues to strive for cleaner engines, accurate and reliable measurement of the constituents of exhaust gases is now an indispensable tool in this process Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (23 March 2004)
Analytica 2004 preview: Thermo Electron
A next generation proteomics suite provides a set of novel tools which leverage the sensitivity and accuracy of both the Finnigan linear ion trap and hybrid mass spectrometers
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (23 March 2004)
Mass spectrometry software is enhanced
Mass chromatogram interface and analysis features have been streamlined and significantly improved to provide a quicker and more efficient mass chromatogram review process
News from Advanced Chemistry Development (22 March 2004)
Updated whole-genome Drosophila array
Array design, based on the Berkeley database release 3.1, offers researchers the most comprehensive and up-to-date microarray available for D melanogaster gene expression research
News from Affymetrix (22 March 2004)
Expanded clean room facilities
Manufacturer of bespoke clinical products for the medical device and diagnostic markets has enlarged the silicone extrusion and laminar-flow assembly work areas in its ISO class 7 clean room Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (22 March 2004)
Scientific graphics software gains sophistication
Documents created with this program can contain any number of two dimensional and three-dimensional graphs, texts and graphic objects, all editable with mouse clicks
News from Biosoft (22 March 2004)
Secrets of rogue cancer molecule revealed
Technical Background Article Findings will help accelerate the search for potent and specific drugs that can target the protein and stop the growth and spread of these cancers
News from Cancer Research UK (22 March 2004)
EU money for your research
Register for up to date advice and information about the European Union's Framework Programme 6, which provides funds for research and development projects
News from FP6UK (22 March 2004)
Low cost FTIR microscopy system
Can operate in both reflection and transmission and has a choice of objectives, including attenuated total reflection accessories - a powerful facility for an entry level system Brochure Available
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (22 March 2004)
Brighton scientist wins W H Pierce prize
Jeans-Yves Maillard was recently awarded the Oxoid W H Pierce Prize by the Society For Applied Microbiology for his work on the interactions between biocides and bacterial cells Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (22 March 2004)
High performance sampling for GC and GC/MS
Autosampler promises unique performance and increased lab automation flexibility while, at the same time, significantly extending productivity Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (22 March 2004)
World's first ultrasonic titration analyser
Device promises to revolutionise analysis of chemical reactions and molecular binding by using only a small amount of sample - approximately 40 microlitres
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (22 March 2004)
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