News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 March
to Saturday 3 April 2004
Superior inorganic structure and polymer support
Software extends capabilities to provide chemically-intelligent support of inorganics and polymers through the addition of new bond types and molecular classes
News from Advanced Chemistry Development ( 2 April 2004)
Tools to accelerate information-based medicine
Initiative to help drive open standards for integrating genomic research with clinical patient data, to help reduce healthcare costs, improve patient care and provide more targeted treatment
News from Affymetrix ( 2 April 2004)
Collaboration for lead generation
Computational department will create different pharmacophore models and use the results to rank the whole in-house Asinex library
News from Asinex ( 2 April 2004)
Ergonomics award for piston-stroke pipettes
Germany's top testing house, TUV Rheinland, has awarded Eppendorf's Research range of piston-stroke pipettes its approval for being ergonomic, user-friendly and user-tested Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK ( 2 April 2004)
Sorbent for highly reproducible recoveries
Sorbent has been developed for the extraction of quaternary amines and polybasic drugs from biological fluids Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 2 April 2004)
Ion mobility front-end for mass spectrometry
Aftermarket mass spectrometry accessory that yields reduced chemical background, increased selectivity, and improved detection limits will be marketed for LC/MS and LC/MS/MS systems
News from Ionalytics ( 2 April 2004)
Removing the assay development roadblock
Assay development is the major roadblock to HTS, and one of the largest barriers to developing an assay for a novel kinase target is finding a suitable substrate Brochure Available
News from Molecular Devices ( 2 April 2004)
Analytica 2004 preview: Nickel-Electro
In addition to viewing the Clifton range of temperature control products including unstirred, stirred and shaking baths, visitors will be among the first to see the new Bio range of products
News from Nickel-Electro ( 2 April 2004)
Stamp of approval for listeria rapid test
Test has been successfully revalidated by the internationally recognised French accreditation body, Afnor Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 2 April 2004)
Conservative scientists support stem cell research
Poll of American scientists shows that even the conservative minority support US government funding of human embryonic stem cell and human cloning research
News from Science Advisory Board ( 2 April 2004)
Better software for MS-based proteomics research
Improved tools for identifying proteins from mass spectrometry data, determining protein expression levels and correlating data from multiple samples or experiments
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 1 April 2004)
Volumetric calibration just got easier
Software for pipettes and other volumetric apparatus enables in-house calibration, requiring only a computer and a suitable balance
News from Alpha Laboratories ( 1 April 2004)
Multimode detectors are first in line
Can operate as standalone instruments or can be integrated seamlessly with liquid handlers, and are said to be ideal for a broad range of systems biology applications Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter ( 1 April 2004)
Freeze drying under the microscope
Microscope acts as a micro freeze-dryer, with advanced control system to allow multi-recipe choice and cycle optimisation Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Technology ( 1 April 2004)
Sirfing on the evanescent wave
Simple internal reflection microscopy system designed to meet budget limitations without compromising sensitivity or image quality, with optical sectioning performance of around 100nm
News from Carl Zeiss ( 1 April 2004)
Strategic analysis of world DNA microarray markets
Accompanying the rising popularity of microarrays as diagnostic tools, there has been constant demand from consumers for standardised and integrated solutions
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 1 April 2004)
Chinese industry welcomes quality materials tests
Distributors bring specialist test application knowledge in the plastics, packaging, paper, tobacco, electronics, textiles industries as well as research, education and general quality testing Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 1 April 2004)
Flash chromatography for medicinal chemistry
Designed to improve compound purification workflow, medicinal chemists can walk up and use system without programming applications software or preparing columns by hand Brochure Available
News from Biotage ( 1 April 2004)
Raising photonics to a higher power
Raman systems are equipped with a high efficiency fibre probe and other accessories, making them suitable for a range of quality control and analytical applications
News from Lambda Solutions ( 1 April 2004)
Pure water for sterilising surgical instruments
Using a water purification system such as a reverse osmosis system could mean that surgical instruments, and the machines used to sterilise them, could last longer Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 1 April 2004)
Enhance protection of sterilising-grade membranes
Offering high retention, flow rate and throughput, the new membrane configuration provides a reliable prefiltration solution for sterilising-grade membranes in aqueous-based applications Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 1 April 2004)
3D imaging at the nanoscale
Three-dimensional atomic probe imaging with chemical identification boosts materials characterisation at the nanoscale level
News from Oxford Nanoscience ( 1 April 2004)
Safer cultivation of fastidious organisms
Heart infusion broth is a highly nutritious liquid medium free of bovine brain material, for the cultivation of streptococci, pneumococci, meningococci and other fastidious organisms Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 1 April 2004)
Integrated data acquisition for chemists
Software is able to import and analyse up to six channels of data simultaneously at 5Hz to handle even the most demanding copolymer multi-detector analysis Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe ( 1 April 2004)
A new generation in real-time PCR systems
Two new real-time PCR systems give researchers alternative affordable solutions for low throughput genomic research applications
News from Applied Biosystems (31 March 2004)
Aiming big in Japan
NextGen Sciences announces distribution agreement, appointing Scrum as non-exclusive distribution partner for the Expressionfactory and the a2DE in Japan
News from Nextgen Sciences (31 March 2004)
Next-generation family of spectrophotometers
Said to deliver an unprecedented combination of productivity, ease of use and technical excellence that addresses the needs of customers across multiple industries and applications
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (31 March 2004)
Analytica 2004 preview: Prior Scientific
Scanning stage with new three plate design offers greater flexibility by accommodating the widest range of specimen types and brings microscope automation within reach of even modest budgets Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (31 March 2004)
Quality standards for quality pH measurement
Standards are manufactured under ISO 9000 quality standards being traceable to Nist standards, colour coded for ease of identification, and packaged with pH versus temperature tables Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (31 March 2004)
Portable measurement of ambient air
The instrument can detect virtually any compound with an absorption band in the infra-red region from 2.5um and 14.5um, which includes the vapours of many important industrial solvents
News from Quantitech (31 March 2004)
Simple liquid flowmeter for OEMs
Pelton wheel mini-turbine units provide a fail safe fully adjustable solid state flow switch output, or a pulsed output proportional to flow Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (31 March 2004)
Measure metal impurities at ultratrace levels
Technical Background Article This method helps researchers in the semiconductor industry reduce contamination in the manufacturing process, which improves the yield and performance of their products
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (30 March 2004)
Efforts to reduce needlestick injuries across UK
Safer Needles Network campaigns to stop 100,000 needlestick injuries to healthcare workers every year, supported by Unison, RCN and BMA
News from BD Biosciences (30 March 2004)
RF signal generator offers stability
Instrument uses a fully synthesised source locked to a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator, which provides excellent signal frequency stability against temperature and ageing
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (30 March 2004)
Instrumentation for the teaching lab
Range of competitively priced colorimeters and spectrophotometers offers quality, low cost instrumentation for the teaching laboratory and for many industrial applications Brochure Available
News from Biochrom (30 March 2004)
Spanish outlook strong
IMS Health market data reveal that between 2001 and 2002, the Spanish pharmaceutical market grew by over 10% and it is predicted to maintain a double-digit growth rate over the next few years
News from Chiltern International (30 March 2004)
Automated dispensing of mammalian cells and media
Applications note discusses and demonstrates how low-volume liquid dispenser overcomes the major issues involved with automated dispensing of mammalian cells and culture media Brochure Available
News from Genetix (30 March 2004)
Low cost analytical balances
The new scales have a host of features from large easy to read display to bi-directional RS-232 output, internal calibration with automatic temperature compensation
News from Inscale Measurement Technology (30 March 2004)
Lasers offer excellent beam quality
Characteristics are ideal for applications in DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, digital imaging, analytical chemistry and fast flow-rate particle measurement Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (30 March 2004)
Speak to the pure water specialists
Find out more about water purification systems and meet the Millipore team on 15 and 16 April at UBMA Conference at the University of Bath Brochure Available
News from Millipore (30 March 2004)
Workshop on rheology principles and practice
Two day workshop in Nuneaton in April will involve seminars covering both theoretical and practical aspects of rheology as well as practical and informal sessions
News from Anton Paar (30 March 2004)
Simplified scheduling and reporting for Lims
Among the new capabilities of this updated software is a process scheduler module used to schedule routine sampling and to monitor sample statuses throughout an organisation
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (30 March 2004)
Added flexibility from specimen holder
Universal petri dish holder is designed to work with motorised scanning stages and is compatible with petri dishes of up to 90mm diameter Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (30 March 2004)
pH in your pocket
Pocket sized pH meter is fast and accurate with an auto shut off to prolong the battery life up to 200 hours continuous Brochure Available
News from QCL Scientific (30 March 2004)
Standardised target preparation for arrays
The system automates the steps from first strand cDNA synthesis to cRNA fragmentation, reducing hands-on time by processing up to 96 samples per run
News from Qiagen (30 March 2004)
Men and women do science differently
While men and women rate themselves as equally competent in research and planning-related skills, the two groups diverge when it comes to their competencies in communication and leadership
News from Science Advisory Board (30 March 2004)
Key recruits help manage expansion
The most recent additions to the Ultrasonic Scientific team are Paul Cloake, global channel manager, and Stefanie Maier, product specialist
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (30 March 2004)
Next generation personal parallel synthesiser
Brings all the benefits in productivity of parallel synthesis to the organic chemist at a fraction of the cost of automated systems
News from Radleys (30 March 2004)
Bibliographic software now offers web publishing
Major upgrade to bibliographic software that streamlines research, writing and publishing for corporate, government and academic researchers worldwide Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 March 2004)
Goniometers are big on accuracy
Unlike conventional worm- or piezo-driven goniometers, the non-contacting drive mechanics means the stages do not require periodic adjustment or maintenance Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (29 March 2004)
Colchester expands immunoassay provision
User Application Article "It's a fast instrument that not only suits the space we have available but also the way we handle our workload, which is currently increasing by more than 10% per year"
News from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (29 March 2004)
First Bluetooth laboratory in mainland China
User Application Article "We believe that China will become one of the most important Bluetooth-countries in the world, and thus, an official Bluetooth qualification test facility is an important step"
News from AT4 wireless (29 March 2004)
Mixers make Pittcon debut
Innovative product for pressure and vacuum mixing in standard laboratory glassware made its first public appearance this year at the Pittsburgh Conference in Chicago
News from Delp and Associates (29 March 2004)
DNA extraction for forensic samples
Kit has been validated on follicles, cigarette butts and dried blood spots and can extract genomic DNA from sperm heads, epithelial cells, saliva, chewing gum and envelopes
News from DNA Research Innovation (29 March 2004)
System helps load transducer data quickly
Transducers have their data stored in digital format that is transferred electronically to an amplifier, enabling it to select the correct settings automatically Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (29 March 2004)
Microbiological safety cabinet for the UK market
Class II unit has electrically operated front screen, vairiable shadowless lighting and a noise level said to be the lowest in its class
News from Kojair (UK) (29 March 2004)
Instrument interfacing takes centre stage
Setup and implementation of this new generation of CDS interfaces is made easier using configurable interfaces that employ check boxes and drop down lists to define the interface
News from Labtronics (29 March 2004)
Compact, integral pumps for precise dispensing
Internally sealed, positive displacement devices which do not require valves or calibration, even when flow rates and dispense volumes are changed
News from Michael Smith Engineers (29 March 2004)
Temperature handbook and encyclopedia
Offers detailed information and specifications on over 40,000 products for process measurement and control featured on over 1800 pages Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (29 March 2004)
Lims for Hong Kong water
User Application Article PerkinElmer will provide its Labworks Enhanced Security (ES) Lims software for managing critical laboratory data for the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) (29 March 2004)
Infrared detectors for imaging spectroscopy
Mercury cadmium telluride detectors are used extensively in analytical instruments and for monitoring infrared radiation 1-25 microns wavelength
News from Pro-Lite Technology (29 March 2004)
Array-ready oligo set for Xenopus tropicalis
This new set contains 10,898 70mer probes representing Xenopus transcripts, and provides a valuable tool for microarray analysis of Xenopus gene expression
News from Qiagen (29 March 2004)
One-step cell lysis and purification
Because this plate allows for simultaneous cell lysis and protein capture, it will reduce the screening time of 96 recombinant clones for protein production from an entire day to two hours
News from Sigma-Aldrich (29 March 2004)
Moisture analysers radiate quality
Coiled quartz radiator design offers a fast light-up, just like halogen, but provides more homogenous heat distribution for more consistent results Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (29 March 2004)
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