News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 March
to Saturday 22 March 2008
Rheometer makes QC fast, easy, and flexible
RheolabQC is a rotational rheometer designed especially for quality control, featuring a high precision encoder and a highly dynamic EC motor
News from Anton Paar (21 March 2008)
Spectrophotometer needs no cuvettes or capillaries
GE Healthcare has announced the launch of NanoVue, a sensitive UV/visible spectrophotometer that accurately quantifies DNA, RNA, oligo and protein samples and delivers results in under five seconds
News from GE Healthcare (21 March 2008)
Keep track of samples, container by container
Container Manager is a barcode ready module for Matrix Gemini's Sample Tracker which allows full traceability of re-usable sample containers through the production / laboratory / sampling process Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (21 March 2008)
CV factor hampers scientific job movers
Workplace survey reveals that over a third (35%) of those working in the science and pharmaceutical sector have no confidence that their CV presents them in a positive light to an employer
News from Kelly Scientific Resources (21 March 2008)
Responding to the global challenge of food safety
As a response to growing concern, Applied Biosystems is expanding its presence in the food testing market by providing pathogen detection kits directly to food companies and food testing laboratories
News from Applied Biosystems (21 March 2008)
Four mini gels in under an hour
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the new Mini-Protean Tetra system for vertical mini gel electrophoresis, which can run up to four mini gels in less than hour or 2D gels in less than a day Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (21 March 2008)
Cube laser delivers 100mW at 405nm
The new Cube 405 laser offers the same modulation capabilities as other Cube lasers, with a digital modulation bandwidth of 150MHz, and an analogue modulation bandwidth of 350kHz
News from Coherent (21 March 2008)
Agilent emphasises workflows with proteomics site
Providing a useful new resource for proteomics researchers, Agilent Technologies announced the launch of a website that provides the latest instrument, software and workflow-related information
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (21 March 2008)
Freeze dryer promises rapid return on investment
Case study describes how each lab used Smart technology to develop an optimised cycle for a single formulation and then compared the new approach with their traditional cycle development protocol
News from Genevac (21 March 2008)
Inexpensive alternative to method USP 730
Limit test for heavy metals demonstrates that the content of metallic impurities that are coloured by sulphide ion does not exceed the limit specified in the pharmacopeia standards
News from Exeter Analytical (UK) (21 March 2008)
Novel phases and zero volume guards in LC columns
The VisionHT ultra-high pressure LC columns product family is now expanded to offer novel phases and zero volume guards
News from Grace Davison Discovery Sciences (21 March 2008)
Calls for papers on radiochromatography and Lims
LabLogic Systems is calling for papers for its 2008 Lims and Radiochromatography user group, to be held at the San Diego Hilton on 9-10 October Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (21 March 2008)
Grace Davison's new 2008 chromatography catalogue
Building on core strength in silica media technologies, Grace Davison Discovery Sciences is a manufacturer of differentiated chromatography media for SPE, flash, HPLC and process chromatography
News from Grace Davison Discovery Sciences (21 March 2008)
Cryogenics contract with UK Biobank
Approximately 40 percent of the sample aliquots will be stored in vapour phase liquid nitrogen freezers, meaning a complex bespoke liquid nitrogen cryosystem would be needed
News from Thames Cryogenics (21 March 2008)
Qioptiq completes acquisition of Point Source
Qioptiq, an optical designer and manufacturer, has completed its acquisition of Point Source, a specialist producer of fibre optic laser delivery systems and lasers
News from Point Source (20 March 2008)
Design oligos for multiplexed nucleic sequences
Premier Biosoft International releases PrimerPlex, a tool based on Luminex's xMap technology, for designing custom oligos for the simultaneous analysis of up to 100 different nucleic acid sequences
News from Premier Biosoft International (20 March 2008)
LED measurement made faster and more affordable
Pro-Lite Technology has released an LED measurement system that stands out as being both highly affordable as well as quick and easy to use
News from Pro-Lite Technology (20 March 2008)
Cell analyser offers automated culture
Integration of Beckman Coulter's Vi-Cell XR cell viability analyser with Biomek lab automation workstations and other devices for real-time cellular imaging in a walk-away system for cell culture Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (20 March 2008)
Two new IOTest reagents for natural killer studies
Beckman Coulter has introduced Anti-NTB-A-PE and CD226 (DNAM-1)-PE, monoclonal antibodies to cell surface receptors for NK (natural killer) cell studies, which provide information in disease research Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (20 March 2008)
High-sensitivity genotoxicity simplified
The gTox Flow assay enumerates micronucleated red cells in peripheral blood of treated mice for preclinical drug candidate testing, environmental testing and other toxicology applications Brochure Available
News from Beckman Coulter (20 March 2008)
The easy way to pay for oligos is by OligoCard
The IDT OligoCard works like a phone card, so a single purchase enables research groups to prepay for any number of future oligo orders
News from Integrated DNA Technologies (20 March 2008)
Ring main is practical answer to clean gas demand
User Application Article An innovative architectural concept which combines the aesthetics and practical application of stainless steel tubes in an R+D laboratory design and layout has been employed by Sandvik Hard Materials
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (20 March 2008)
Concentrating on versatility plus ease of use
Featuring a new LCD display and user-friendly control panel, the Eppendorf Concentrator Plus is designed for concentration, drying and purification of biomolecules Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (20 March 2008)
ACS is now a pay-per-view supplier to Fiz AutoDoc
It is now possible to order and download pay-per-view articles from ACS journals (1996 - today) via Fiz AutoDoc Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (20 March 2008)
Fast and reliable microwave scale-up
Biotage will introduce its new Advancer Kilobatch large-scale automated sequential batch microwave synthesiser at the ACS spring 2008 meeting in New Orleans
News from Biotage (20 March 2008)
Spectrometer simplifies infrared spectroscopy
Easy-to-use system simplifies spectroscopy, enabling chemists in analytical and investigative chemistry labs to take full advantage of the power of FT-IR and have complete confidence in their results
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (20 March 2008)
Comet Assay IV used in skin cancer research
User Application Article Perceptive Instruments has published a new case study on the use of Comet Assay IV, contributed by Cornwall Dermatology Research
News from Perceptive Instruments (20 March 2008)
Rheometer course added to Malvern training options
Malvern Instruments has added to its extensive training portfolio with the introduction of a new one-day course for users of any rotational rheometer
News from Malvern Instruments (20 March 2008)
MicroBioLogics wins accreditation to ISO 17025
Accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
News from MicroBioLogics (20 March 2008)
Synoptics acquired by Scientific Digital Imaging
The acquisition will provide Synoptics with both the investment and business acumen to develop its portfolio of revolutionary products, says the company Brochure Available
News from Synoptics (20 March 2008)
Particle measurement by laser diffraction
Fritsch particle sizing instruments offer state-of-the-art laser technology for an unique price performance ratio, for each particular area of application and utilisation Brochure Available
News from Fritsch (19 March 2008)
WDXRF spectrometer for fast and reliable analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific strengthens its WDXRF product portfolio with the launch of the enhanced Thermo Scientific ARL Optim'x with SMS-Omega automation
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (19 March 2008)
Time to take an early bath
Monmouth Scientific says its huge range of ultrasonic cleaners and baths caters for almost every requirement, with bath capacities ranging from 0.9 litres through to a massive 90 litres
News from Monmouth Scientific (19 March 2008)
Qemscan sale adds to oil and gas success
Intellection's global diversification into the oil and gas sector has been consolidated, with the recent purchase of a Qemscan automated mineral analysis solution by Fugro Robertson
News from Intellection (19 March 2008)
Programme announced for 2008 Profibus conference
Two lecture streams provide technology updates and application experience along with workshops on the more practical aspects of installing and using Profibus systems
News from Profibus Group (19 March 2008)
Young microbiologist of the year competition opens
Technical Background Article Oxoid invites young microbiologists involved in food and beverage safety and hygiene to enter the 2007/2008 Oxoid Young Microbiologist of the Year Award Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (19 March 2008)
Detect ten drugs of abuse on one biochip
Drugs of abuse arrays improve efficiency and reduce costs through high throughput screening, simple sample preparation, reduced sample and reagent volumes and multi-analyte reagents and controls Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories (19 March 2008)
Membrane expertise to seek disease treatments
Technical Background Article A new euro15 million project led by the University of Leeds aims to find novel treatments for many human diseases by bringing together the leading European experts in membrane proteins
News from University of Leeds (19 March 2008)
Microbiologist wins microplate catalogue draw
A scientist at Derriford Hospital (Plymouth, UK) has won Porvair Sciences's latest free prize draw for people registering online for the company's 2008 Microplate Specialists Catalogue Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (19 March 2008)
Fabry Perot Etalons to suit almost any application
Optical Surfaces is a supplier of Fabry-Perot etalons in a range of shapes and sizes up to 150mm in diameter with matching accuracies to lambda/300
News from Optical Surfaces (19 March 2008)
Simultaneous cation and anion measurement by HPLC
Technical Background Article ESA Biosciences is promoting a simple and reliable HPLC method for simultaneous measurement of cations and anions, using its Corona Cad universal detector Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (19 March 2008)
Automated viscometer is ASTM method compliant
The Y501 Automated Relative Viscometer (ARV) from Viscotek is a productive system for automated measurement of the viscosities of dilute polymer solutions Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (19 March 2008)
Fast label-free protein quantification and sizing
A new application report from Paraytec describes a new methodology using its ActiPix D100 UV area imaging detector to enable fast and label-free quantification and sizing of proteins
News from Paraytec (19 March 2008)
New guidance covers storage of liquids in IBCs
The guidance sets out good practice for the industry and it will provide a reference point for the HSE in assessing operating standards.
News from Chemical Business Association (19 March 2008)
Economical titration system includes automation
Metrohm's 848 Titropackage Plus consists of 848 Titrino plus, 869 Compact Sample Changer, 802 Rod Stirrer, Ecotrode plus and additional accessories Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 March 2008)
In situ measurement of dissolved carbon dioxide
The YSI 8500 allows monitoring of dissolved CO2 via real-time display of data, or the instrument's plot function can be used for viewing CO2 trends graphically.
News from YSI (UK) (18 March 2008)
Assess RNA quality using automated electrophoresis
Bio-Rad Laboratories's technical note 5315A describes the use of Bio-Rad's Experion automated electrophoresis system to assess RNA quality and quantity in siRNA-induced gene silencing experiments Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (18 March 2008)
Higher resolution in FT-ICR mass spectrometers
Using MassWorks sClips, collaborative research was able to further improve formula ID by the use of spectral accuracy and thus help achieve unique formula determination
News from Cerno Bioscience (18 March 2008)
Photosensitive glass hits lowest-ever absorption
Ondax, a manufacturer of volume holographic gratings and single-mode wavelength stabilised laser diodes has pushed its photosensitive glass to a new level of performance
News from Ondax (18 March 2008)
Vitrinite reflectance for the energy market
Craic Technologies has launched the QDI CoalPro Vitrinite reflectance measurement system, a rugged microphotometer capable of rapidly and accurately testing vitrinite coal to international standards
News from Craic Technologies (18 March 2008)
One delivery equals ten years of laboratory gas
While conventional cylinder or liquid gas supplies must be refilled, Noblegen's gas generators keep on generating gas day in, day out, year on year with minimal servicing
News from Noblegen (18 March 2008)
Quietest class II biological safety cabinet
Esco launched the new Labculture, low noise, class II biological safety cabinet, said to be the industry's lowest noise class II cabinet, featuring noise levels as low as 53.5dBA
News from Esco Micro (18 March 2008)
Microplate reader promises new standards in HTRFO
To satisfy the ever-increasing demands of the HTS community, a new version of the Pherastar microplate reader is available from BMG Labtech - the Pherastar Plus
News from BMG Labtech (18 March 2008)
Predictive genetic test for bowel cancer
Amgen UK and Lab21 have announced a partnership to introduce a new genetic therapy test for advanced bowel cancer treatment in the UK
News from Lab21 (18 March 2008)
Simultaneous image capture at two wavelengths
Observing dynamic cellular events is now even simpler as Nikon's Ti Series inverted microscopes can capture images at two wavelengths simultaneously using dual cameras Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (18 March 2008)
Seamless data transfer to Lims from lab notebook
User Application Article VelQuest and LabWare have announced the integration of LabWare and the SmartLab GMP ELN at a major multi-national pharmaceutical company for its worldwide quality operations Brochure Available
News from LabWare (18 March 2008)
RNA quantitation performance: methods compared
Bio-Rad Laboratories reports the availability of a technical paper, bulletin 5420A, that compares the performance of Bio-Rad's Experion system to other methods of RNA quantitation Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (18 March 2008)
Two-for-one offer on Atlas stacking dry baths
Chemistry automation product innovator Syrris has announced the start of its special 'buy one get one free' offer on its Atlas stacking dry baths
News from Syrris (18 March 2008)
Total phosphate in waste water determined on-line
Offering simple, automated analysis for all sample matrices the ADI 2019D process colorimeter for total phosphate is designed for unattended operation Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 March 2008)
Liver disease diagnostic development programme
Lipomics is developing blood-based diagnostics for the early detection of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and the ability to distinguish between it and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash)
News from Lipomics Technologies (18 March 2008)
Robotic testing systems are the most flexible
RoboTest F robotic testing system is designed for flexible specimens, such as films, textiles and fleece materials, but even metals and wires can be tested using the corresponding grips and tooling Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (17 March 2008)
Instruments 'to revolutionise' ion chromatography
Besides the classical analyses in the petrochemical and power plant area, the Compact ICs find increasing use in the analysis of alternative fuels such as bio ethanol and bio diesel Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 March 2008)
Nylon Net Steriflip device has been redesigned
The Nylon Net Steriflip device features a new, streamlined design that provides easier cell manipulation and optimal performance in a variety of applications Brochure Available
News from Millipore (17 March 2008)
X-rays shed light on magnetic bacteria
Technical Background Article Daresbury Laboratory's synchrotron creates highly polarised X-rays to examine bio-nanomagnetic bacteria dosed with cobalt to change in their magnetic properties
News from STFC Daresbury Laboratory (17 March 2008)
NimbleGen and Affymetrix expand license agreement
Roche NimbleGen, a company of Roche Applied Science, and Affymetrix have expanded the terms of the license to a number of Affymetrix patents originally granted in October 2006
News from Roche Nimblegen (17 March 2008)
Lims for state-of-the-art bioanalytical laboratory
User Application Article PRA International, a clinical development organisation, selects Thermo Scientific Watson Lims to help manage its bioanalytical laboratory, part of its Early Development Services in Assen, Netherlands Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (17 March 2008)
Phlexglobal is coming to America
Following a sustained period of growth in the UK, and increasing interest from current and potential clients based in the USA, Phlexglobal is expanding into America.
News from Phlexglobal (17 March 2008)
Microscope camera and software for under £500
The PL-S621CU-kit is a 1.3 megapixel colour USB 2.0 microscopy camera ideally suited for basic microscopy and for those who require a straight-forward and extremely affordable imaging solution Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision (17 March 2008)
Addressing pharmaceutical contamination in water
The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that a variety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (17 March 2008)
Free training at Microscience 2008 event
As part of its remit to teach and improve microscopy, the Royal Microscopical Society will be offering a number of charitable bursaries and free training opportunities at Microscience 2008 in London
News from Royal Microscopical Society (17 March 2008)
Keep diabetes in check with Randox HbA1c
Diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent in today's modern society, and Randox Laboratories provides a high quality test for HbA1c, a routine test for the risk of complications of diabetes Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories (17 March 2008)
More cost-effective flowmeter for laboratory use
The Titan 800D digital laboratory flowmeter is more cost-effective than the glass tube variable area flowmeter, the conventional first choice for visual liquid flow measurement in the laboratory Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (17 March 2008)
Freedom Evo 'a perfect fit' in forensic toxicology
User Application Article Immunalysis finds the Freedom Evo 75 liquid handing workstation from Tecan offers many advantages for its forensic toxicology laboratories
News from Tecan Group (17 March 2008)
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