News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 December
to Saturday 22 December 2007
Discovering genetic signatures for CVD
User Application Article Beckman Coulter is the industrial partner in a two-year research project to be carried out at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia and Laboraf Diagnostica e Ricerca San Raffaele in Milan, Italy Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (21 December 2007)
Peltier accessories for efficient sample analysis
For assays that require accurate and constant temperature control, the Peltier accessories provide a low maintenance and efficient alternative to traditional liquid thermostatted devices Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (21 December 2007)
NIR camera outperforms InGaAs based cameras
The Jade SWIR from Cedip Infrared Systems is a near infrared camera incorporating a high quantum efficiency TE-cooled MCT focal plane array detector to provide spectral response from 0.8 to 2.5um Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (21 December 2007)
Nature Geoscience covers green issues in green way
Nature Geoscience is a new research journal publishing some of the most significant new research in the Earth and planetary sciences from Nature Publishing Group (NPG), the publishers of Nature
News from Nature Publishing (21 December 2007)
More precise and consistent nitrogen determination
Research and development at Exeter Analytical has revealed a series of critical parameters that need to be satisfied to produce high purity copper with the maximum porous active surface area
News from Exeter Analytical (UK) (20 December 2007)
X-ray's role in uncovering dangerous toys
Technical Background Article Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has published the application note: Getting the lead out: Energy dispersive X-ray's role in uncovering dangerous toys Brochure Available
News from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (20 December 2007)
The reaction station gets up close and personal
Up to six reactions can run simultaneously in 50ml glass vessels under accurate temperature control, complete with stirring, solvent refluxing and inerting to create the right experimental conditions
News from Asynt (20 December 2007)
Stem cell programme focuses on research needs
Initiative brings together essential laboratory products and services - instruments, consumables, reagents, informatics, service and automation - to address the needs of stem cell researchers
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (20 December 2007)
Developing tools for single-atom imaging
Technical Background Article Ambitious research programme seeks to advance electron microscopes and focused ion beam systems (FIBs) so that the structure of materials can be made visible and processed at the single-atom scale Brochure Available
News from FEI (20 December 2007)
Private label microplates at competitive prices
Porvair Sciences says it has established an international reputation for designing, developing and manufacturing new and novel 'private label' plates Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (20 December 2007)
Laser meter reads beam position
The new LabMax laser power and energy meter from Coherent supports position sensing detectors, and is compatible with all the company's current and past sensors
News from Coherent (20 December 2007)
Reproducible gel imaging in seconds
Syngene has released GeneSnap version 7.02, with the upgrade available free of charge toexisting GeneSnap customers. Brochure Available
News from Syngene (20 December 2007)
Interface options and hotkeys expand Connect
Collect 6.1 is described as is the perfect companion to automate the use of balances, scales, pH, DO, density meters, spectrophotometers, force gauges and many more serial output capable instruments
News from Labtronics (19 December 2007)
Developing the next-generation X-ray telescope
User Application Article Collaborative project between Cosine and Micronit concerns the development of a new type of lens made from silicon wafers, for the observation of X-ray radiation from the universe
News from Micronit Microfluidics (19 December 2007)
Sindie petroleum analyser finds new fans
User Application Article Sartec reports an increase in sales of the Sindie analyser, with Petroplus Refining joining the companies who find this analyser a useful and dynamic addition to their equipment
News from Sartec (19 December 2007)
A better environment for cell signalling
Millipore's Tyrosine kinases with BioForm technology can be used in many key stages of drug discovery, including early stage drug screening, signal transduction and regulation of enzymatic activity Brochure Available
News from Millipore (19 December 2007)
Proper handling of ion chromatography columns
Technical Background Article A longer working life and reliable separation results depend crucially upon correct handling of the most critical component in the chromatography set-up: the column Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 December 2007)
New ways to upgrade testing machines
A machine upgraded by Admet provides users with leading-edge testing capabilities at a price much less than what it would cost to purchase a new machine
News from Admet (19 December 2007)
Spill protection for microscopes and lab equipment
KD Scientific has introduced the new OS-250, a system which detects spills and leaks before they cause a problem in an expensive microscope or other piece of equipment
News from KD Scientific (19 December 2007)
SQL Lims meets LabX for smoother information flow
Applied Biosystems and Mettler Toledo say they expect to improve the workflow and the transfer of information in many laboratories, including life science, chemistry, food and petrochemical industries
News from Applied Biosystems (19 December 2007)
Piezo mirrors provide larger angles and bandwidth
These flexure-guided, piezoelectrically driven systems can provide higher accelerations than other actuators, enabling step response times in the sub-millisecond range Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (19 December 2007)
Intertek opens petroleum laboratory in Singapore
The new laboratory provides comprehensive laboratory testing services to support Universal Terminal tenants' needs as well as Intertek's regional customers
News from Intertek Caleb Brett (19 December 2007)
Bioinformatics for vaccine target development
Ace BioSciences, an emerging pharma company developing novel protein-based vaccines and antibodies to address infectious diseases, and CLC bio announce a collaborative bioinformatics agreement Brochure Available
News from CLC bio (19 December 2007)
Ion chromatography standard solutions are certifed
Each Metrohm ion chromatograph is delivered together with a Primus standard (primary multi-ion standard; multi-ion standard for the determination of anions or cations) from Fluka Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 December 2007)
Biochip detects all fertility hormones
Measurement of all fertility hormones is usually performed between day 3 and 5 of a women's hormonal cycle for the diagnosis of menorrhea problems, onset of menopause and infertility Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories (18 December 2007)
Empower to Lims interface reduces setup time
Upcoming release of LimsLink CDS will include an update to Labtronics's seamless, embedded Lims interface that allows analysts to interact directly with their Lims, from inside their Empower client
News from Labtronics (18 December 2007)
Interest 'high' in Analytica 2008
Organiser says Analytica 2008 is generating a great deal of interest among manufacturers and service providers in the analysis, laboratory-technology and biotechnology sectors
News from Munich Trade Fairs (17 December 2007)
Free Click-N-Seal samples at MDM
Diba Industries will offer free samples of its Click-N-Seal connection fittings during Medical Design and Manufacturing (MDM) West, 29-31 January 2008 at the Anaheim Convention Center, California
News from Diba Industries (17 December 2007)
Real-time PCR and data analysis in one
The Applied Biosystems-Integromics system is the first commercially available offering that integrates the system that generates the data with the software that is used to analyse it.
News from Applied Biosystems (17 December 2007)
Vibration isolation to stabilise Yale microscopes
User Application Article Yale University has put into place a vibration isolation system specifically tuned to the precision level of the research into brain activity that the lab is undertaking
News from Minus K Technology (17 December 2007)
Exploring commercial applications of biodetection
User Application Article First complete sensing unit using Stratophase's biochemical detection technology has been selected by the University of Applied Sciences at Aschaffenburg, Germany, for a three-year research project
News from Stratophase (17 December 2007)
Safe and effective decontamination for the lab
Tristel for Labs sporicidal disinfectants can be used for the decontamination of in vitro diagnostic medical devices, isolators, hoods, cabinets, centrifuges, work surfaces, benches, floors and walls
News from Tristel (17 December 2007)
Solid phase methodology for fast peptide synthesis
A technical poster from Activotec describes a novel all-solid phase approach for synthesising cyclic peptide chitinase inhibitors as potential new leads for antifungal and anti-inflammatory drugs
News from Activotec (17 December 2007)
Indispensible tool for food quality assurance
User Application Article The YSI 2700 has become well-established in the food and beverage industry, helping companies to verify the quality of their product before it is packaged and sent to the customer Brochure Available
News from YSI (UK) (17 December 2007)
Tube caps enhance stored sample integrity
Micronic has announced the availability of a new generation of TPE coloured caps that it says set a new benchmark for ease of use and long term sample storage integrity Brochure Available
News from Micronic (17 December 2007)
Guide to chromatography columns and consumables
Thermo's 2008-2009 Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalogue provides chromatographers with the tools they need to select the appropriate product to meet their requirements. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (17 December 2007)
RNA sequence software speeds biomedical research
RNA Workbench is said to be the only integrated professional software which can help RNA researchers to a considerably more efficient workflow, saving precious time in the research phases Brochure Available
News from CLC bio (17 December 2007)
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