News releases on Laboratorytalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 May
to Saturday 17 May 2008
High throughput multiplex protein analysis expands
Gentel is in the process of making substantial investments in additional instrumentation to aggressively expand the capacity of the company in direct response to ongoing and new client contracts.
News from Gentel Biosciences (16 May 2008)
New standards in fluorescence stereomicroscopy
The M205 FA and M165 FC stereomicroscopes are Leica Microsystems' latest addition to its M series for demanding fluorescence applications in developmental, molecular and cellular biology
News from Leica Microsytems (16 May 2008)
First commercialisation of synthetic human genes
Qiagen and Geneart have announced their collaboration to develop, produce and commercialise a new product line for the enhanced production of all 35,000 human proteins
News from Qiagen (16 May 2008)
Catalogue augmented with technical content
Alfa Aesar announces the publication of its new 2008-09 Catalogue of Research Chemicals, Metals and Materials Brochure Available
News from Alfa Aesar (16 May 2008)
Economic solution for torque measurement
The model 1700 series of Lebow rotary torque transducers available from RDP Electronics offer an economical device for angle or speed measurement in research or industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (16 May 2008)
Fluorescent detection to boost Western blot
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the availability of technical note 5723A, which describes the application of multiplex fluorescent detection that is used to increase western blot throughput Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (16 May 2008)
Electronic data the focus for latest ICR seminar
The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) and the British Association of Research Quality Assurance (Barqa) are teaming up for a joint seminar focusing on the move to electronic data management
News from ICR (Institute of Clinical Research) (16 May 2008)
Easy on-site biodiesel in diesel measurements
Since tax incentives and government regulations, as well as diesel engine warranties, are often based on % biofuel, it is important to have an accurate measurement system Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (16 May 2008)
CRT opens drug discovery laboratory in Cambridge
User Application Article This is the first multi-disciplinary discovery laboratory for CRT to be established outside the main London laboratory at UCL's Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research
News from Cancer Research UK (16 May 2008)
ClinPhone opens new Paris office
ClinPhone has announced the opening of its new Paris office, further increasing its presence in this geographic region
News from ClinPhone (16 May 2008)
Nottingham scientific laboratory show goes global
Just over one month to go to the Scientific Laboratory Show and the expansion of the event continues with new participants and exhibitors confirmed Brochure Available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies (16 May 2008)
Antioxidant status gives a snapshot of a patient
Total Antioxidant Status kits from Randox provide a complete profile of a patient from a single sample in a rapid and reliable manner, and is also suitable for use on most clinical analysers Brochure Available
News from Randox Laboratories (16 May 2008)
Chromeleon features include Vista compatibility
Service Pack 3 for Release 6.8 of Chromeleon chromatography management system from Dionex supports Microsoft Windows Vista operating system Brochure Available
News from Dionex (UK) (16 May 2008)
1000 times faster than other USB DAQ products
Adept Scientific announces the release of Measurement Computing's USB-1616HS-BNC, a new 1MS/s, 16-bit multifunction USB data acquisition device with 16 BNC differential analogue inputs Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 May 2008)
An at-line laboratory in the process area
Metrohm has combined the best aspects of laboratory and online systems to create the 875 ProcessLab - a fully customised, automated at-line system for analytical testing Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 May 2008)
Aiming to make vaccine delivery pedal-powered
User Application Article Researchers at Aerovax, at MIT, are using the Spraytec particle size analyser from Malvern in the development of an innovative platform for vaccine delivery, intended for use in developing countries Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (15 May 2008)
Most sensitive platform for Chip-chip experiments
Study reveals that microarrays employing longer oligonucleotide probes (50mers) are the most sensitive at detecting very low enrichment in simulated Chip-chip experiments Brochure Available
News from Roche Applied Science (15 May 2008)
Labelling system is designed specificaly for labs
Labxpert is capable of producing clear, permanent labels for virtually any laboratory application - including flasks, tubes, straws, microplates and microscope slides Brochure Available
News from Brady Corp (15 May 2008)
High spec gel documentation imaging at a low price
Syngene announces the availability of its new U:Genius, an affordable gel documentation system for accurately recording DNA and protein gels images Brochure Available
News from Syngene (15 May 2008)
Applications notebook for Accutof-Dart mass spec
Jeol USA has published the fourth edition of its popular collection of applications notes for open air mass spectrometry
News from Jeol USA (15 May 2008)
miRNA profiling gives answers for disease research
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT) announces the launch of a new microRNA (miRNA) profiling service designed to help researchers accelerate their discoveries
News from OGT (15 May 2008)
Real-time PCR detection from Bio-Rad
CFX96 offers users a way to achieve sensitive target detection in single (or multiplex assays) for a variety of real-time PCR applications, plus reliable performance and higher throughput options Brochure Available
News from Bio-Rad Laboratories (15 May 2008)
Identifying radiation at or below background level
Berkeley Nucleonics (BNC) has updated the Sam 940 to effectively detect and identify radiation at only 5-10% of the background radiation level
News from Berkeley Nucleonics (15 May 2008)
Online market survey of UK sensing community
Sensors and Instrumentation KTN is looking for Laboratorytalk readers' help in an online survey to help it develop understanding of its target market and focus its services in the best possible way
News from Sensors and Instrumentation KTN (15 May 2008)
Helping to streamline next-generation sequencing
Agilent Technologies has acquired a license to commercialise a method developed at the Broad Institute for genome partitioning using Agilent's Oligo Library Synthesis (OLS) technology
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 May 2008)
Low cost software upgrade to MagIC Net
MagIC Net is the result of many years of in-house development and will allow you to greatly enhance how you control and manage your IC methods onsite compared with current IC Net operation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (14 May 2008)
Milestone delivery of 1000th iCap spectrometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific announces that the Plansee group has made the 1000th purchase of the Thermo Scientific iCap 6000 series of ICP emission spectrometers.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (14 May 2008)
Data collection and analysis for clinicians
BioTek Instruments announces a new software tool for clinical laboratories using the popular ELx800 and ELx808 microplate readers
News from BioTek Instruments (14 May 2008)
Progen appointed UK distributor for FinePCR
Progen Scientific of Mexborough, South Yorkshire has been appointed the UK distributor for the Korean based laboratory equipment manufacturer, FinePCR
News from Progen Scientific (14 May 2008)
Data browser provides fast, efficient access
NanoImaging Services announces NanoImaging Data Browser, which provides quick, efficient and complete access to the massive data sets generated by image-based structural investigations
News from NanoImaging Services (14 May 2008)
JV offers high definition clinical microscope
Toshiba Imaging Systems is partnering with Olympus Canada to offer a new tool for clinical pathology and teaching, the high definition Synergy-HD microscope imaging system
News from Toshiba America Information Systems (14 May 2008)
Fibre-based laser delivers picosecond pulses
Coherent has launched the Talisker as the world's first fibre-based laser to offer high power, picosecond output in a rugged industrial package
News from Coherent (14 May 2008)
First standardised 3D culture cell harvesting kit
In 3D culture, cells are grown in a microenvironment of specialised proteins which mimics in vivo conditions and allows the cells to organise into complex structures rather than uniform monolayers
News from Trevigen (14 May 2008)
Four new assay kits for 3D cell proliferation
Trevigen has introduced four new 3D cell proliferation kits including a core kit and three different kits containing basement membrane extract, laminin I, and collagen I
News from Trevigen (14 May 2008)
Control particulate contamination in cleanrooms
Esco launched the new range of stainless steel transfer hatches, featuring reliable mechanical interlocks and durable stainless steel construction inside and out
News from Esco Micro (14 May 2008)
Third party representative services for Reach
As the 1 June 2008 date for the opening of Reach pre-registration draws closer, more businesses are looking for expert service companies to assist them in the implementation of the Reach regulation
News from Refac (14 May 2008)
Particle analyser measures exactly what you see
Horiba Jobin Yvon announce the new PSA300 particle size and shape analyser
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (14 May 2008)
Olympus runs three workshops at Microscience 2008
The acclaimed programme of workshops has been running successfully since 2002 and attendance is free to all visitors of Microscience 2008
News from Olympus UK (14 May 2008)
Improved patient recruitment in clinical trials
Exco InTouch has partnered with Logos Technologies to develop an integrated system which speeds up the patient recruitment process
News from Exco InTouch (14 May 2008)
Carbonate removal device for carbonate eluents
The new CRD 300 removes carbonate ions from suppressed carbonate eluents, reducing background conductivity to levels similar to those achieved using suppressed hydroxide eluents Brochure Available
News from Dionex (UK) (14 May 2008)
User group meeting for charged aerosol detection
ESA Biosciences has announced the first UK meeting for users and people interested in the theory, applications and use of its multi-award winning Corona CAD HPLC detector. Brochure Available
News from ESA Biosciences (13 May 2008)
Characterisation of natural and synthetic polymers
The Rimax gel permeation / size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) is a powerful tool for the conventional characterisation of polymers, copolymers, proteins, nanoparticles and other macromolecules Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (13 May 2008)
Maple 12 offers true Clickable Maths functionality
"Clickable Maths" responds to the most common complaint of faculty who integrate software into the classroom - time is spent teaching the tool, not the concepts Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 May 2008)
The missing piece of the titration puzzle
Technical Background Article Thermometric titration is a very versatile titration method, because one sensor can be used for various kinds of applications. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 May 2008)
Lab tool enhances microplate solvent thawing
The new MicroStream microplate thawing station from Porvair Sciences circulates ambient air across the base of a frozen microplate or tube rack to gently and evenly thaw samples without risk of damage Brochure Available
News from Porvair Sciences (13 May 2008)
Planetary mill line is faster, simpler and safer
Fritsch Pulverisettes are particularly well suited for wet and dry milling of hard-tough, fibrous, elastic and soft materials Brochure Available
News from Fritsch (13 May 2008)
ICS-900 starter ion chromatograph replaces ICS-90
The new ICS-900 ion chromatography system is a compact, reliable system designed for ease of use and high performance with low operating costs Brochure Available
News from Dionex (UK) (13 May 2008)
Genome lab looks to plant growth
User Application Article A new project (RevGenUK) is being launched at the John Innes Centre in Norwich to help geneticists understand how plants grow
News from BBSRC (13 May 2008)
Cell culturing to advance regenerative medicine
User Application Article Tecan's new solution will control all necessary cell culture steps, including the isolation, seeding, proliferation, harvesting and analysis of cell lines and primary cells
News from Tecan Group (13 May 2008)
Spatulas were yesterday - Quantos is today
Optimize your process with Quantos and automatically dose up to 20x faster compared to manual processes with our innovative dosing technology Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 May 2008)
Freeze dryers are compact, yet powerful
Genevac has introduced the Benchtop K series of freeze dryers for laboratories looking for compactness and ease of use without compromising performance. Brochure Available
News from Genevac (13 May 2008)
Valve timer is computer controlled
Warner Instruments has introduced the VT-8 Valve Timer, a low-cost, easy-to-use eight channel microcontroller-based unit that communicates with Windows-based computers via the high speed USB 2.0 port
News from Warner Instruments (13 May 2008)
New version of DCMSLink plug-in
Dionex releases version 2.0 of the popular DCMSLink plug-in used to provide control of Dionex instruments from mass spectrometry software from Thermo XCalibur), ABI/Sciex Analyst, and Bruker HyStar Brochure Available
News from Dionex (UK) (13 May 2008)
Vacuum system for radioactive or viral solutions
User Application Article The Vacusafe comfort from Integra Biosciences is a highly safe vacuum system that has been specifically developed for easy and rapid handling of hazardous liquids Brochure Available
News from Integra Biosciences (13 May 2008)
Continuous flow synthesis gets hotter
Raising the reaction temperature achievable with the FlowSyn continuous flow reactor has considerably widened the scope of reactions that can be performed, says manufacturer Uniqsis
News from Uniqsis (13 May 2008)
Frequency counter measures from 3Hz to 3GHz
The new PFM3000 from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) is a UK built hand-held frequency counter which can measure signals from below 3 Hz to above 3 GHz
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (12 May 2008)
Easy, accurate reaction heating and cooling
Chemistry automation product innovator Syrris has announced the launch of the new Atlas Hot and Cold Plate, the latest addition to the Atlas family of modular synthesis products Brochure Available
News from Syrris (12 May 2008)
Three-in-one microplate thermoshakers
Boekel Scientific's Jitterbug series of microplate thermoshakers are compact with a low profile and small footprint; they are simple to use and provide noise-free operation
News from Boekel Scientific (12 May 2008)
Direct sales and support in southern California
Nikon Instruments has begun direct sales and technical support for bioscience microscopes, confocal systems and digital imaging products in the southern California and Rocky Mountain territories
News from Nikon Instruments USA (12 May 2008)
Magnetic beads for His-tagged protein purification
Millipore's patented process for magnetising porous silica particles provides researchers with high binding capacity, high affinity beads for efficient protein purification Brochure Available
News from Millipore (12 May 2008)
Characterisation of protective intestinal flora
User Application Article The medical University of Graz becomes the first Austrian university to enter the world of ultra high-throughput DNA sequencing technology by purchasing the sequencing technology of 454 Life Sciences Brochure Available
News from Roche Applied Science (12 May 2008)
Are you up to date with legislation and standards?
Compliance with updated EU and UK regulations on contamination control should be at the top of every cleanroom manager's agenda
News from BSI British Standards (12 May 2008)
New paradigm in sample management and replication
RTS Life Science announces the availability of its new Sample Management and Replication technical paper, "A New Paradigm in Sample Library Management and Replication" Brochure Available
News from RTS Life Science (12 May 2008)
Looking for advances in regenerative medicine
EuroSciCon has announced the full programme for the upcoming meeting, "Future Advances in Regenerative Medicine" to be held on 13 June 2008 in Welwyn Garden City, UK
News from Euroscicon (12 May 2008)
Gene therapy systems and applications
EuroSciCon has announced the full programme for the "Gene Therapy - Systems and Applications" meeting on 24 June 2008 in Welwyn Garden City, UK
News from Euroscicon (12 May 2008)
Agilent expands nucleic acids manufacturing
Agilent's Nucleic Acids Solutions Division is adding large-scale nucleic acid synthesis, purification and drying capacity that will come on stream by the end of 2008
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (12 May 2008)
Cell-based GPCR profiling and lead optimisation
Caliper Life Sciences announces a collaboration with DiscoveRx that enables functional cell-based G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) assays from DiscoveRx to be performed on Caliper's LabChip platforms Brochure Available
News from Caliper Life Sciences (12 May 2008)
Improve efficiency of solid phase extraction
Caliper Life Sciences has announced the availability of the Zephyr SPE Workstation, a benchtop solution designed to automate Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) Brochure Available
News from Caliper Life Sciences (12 May 2008)
HighRes Biosolutions expands into Europe
Fast growing US life science automation company HighRes Biosolutions is expanding into Europe and is opening an office in the UK
News from HighRes Biosolutions (12 May 2008)
Improved suppressors for anionic or cationic LC
Dionex announces the release of the MMS 300 family of MicroMembrane Suppressors, with an improved regenerant screen design which lowers backpressure and increases dynamic capacity Brochure Available
News from Dionex (UK) (12 May 2008)
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