Life Science News and Press Releases

Software updates simplify protein analysis for Avacta’s Optim® instruments

Avacta Analytical

30/07/2014

Avacta Analytical has released a number of software updates for its innovative Optim® series of biophysical characterization instruments. Designed to reduce the time and cost of therapeutic protein preformulation studies, the compact and robust Optim instruments can probe multiple protein stability¬ indicating parameters at high speed using ultra-low sample volumes. The latest software updates have been developed to streamline this process, offering faster, more...

New Eppendorf cell culture consumables deliver quality in all

Eppendorf

30/07/2014

Product, performance and packagingThe new Eppendorf Cell Culture Consumables offer a new dimension of safe, reproducible and reliable cell culture work. Scientists and technical personnel in the field of cell culture have a strong need for easy, safe and reliable products with improved handling that help prevent contamination. The latest products from Eppendorf deliver exceptional levels of product purity and security, as well as improved, ergonomic and safe handling of...

Traceable Sample Storage Supports Genomic Clinical Research

Micronic

22/07/2014

To support genomic clinical research, being undertaken to prepare the local area for personalized medicine, the Institutional Biobank of Lausanne (Lausanne, Switzerland) has invested in 2D sample storage consumables from Micronic to safeguard its valuable samples.The Institutional Biobank of Lausanne (BIL) was created to support clinical research and more specifically research in genomics. After the sequencing of all local patient samples in the biobank, BIL aims to...

ChIP Sequencing Kit for Next Generation Sequencing

Porvair Sciences Ltd

22/07/2014

Porvair Sciences has developed a new ChIP sequencing assay kit extending the benefits of their proprietary Chromatrap® solid state ChIP technology to preparation of purified Chromatin for the generation of sequencing libraries.Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) is a technique used to detect interactions between proteins and DNA, and is based on the enrichment of DNA associated with a specific protein of interest. Combining ChIP with massively parallel sequencing...

Stainless Steel Vial Filling System Developed for use in Vaccine Facilities Provides Enhanced Operator Safety and Effective Decontamination Capabilities

TAP Biosystems

17/07/2014

Cambridge, UK: TAP Biosystems (now part of the Sartorius Stedim Biotech Group), a leading supplier of innovative cell culture and fermentation systems for life science applications, today announced the development of a stainless steel version of the fill-it™ system, designed for safely dispensing biohazardous materials such as vaccine stocks.The stainless steel version of fill-it was developed in response to a request from a major pharmaceutical company and is...

A New Magnetic Technology for Bioseparations and Studies of Biomolecular Interactions

Asynt

15/07/2014

AMSBIO announces MagSi-Direct - a revolutionary technology that brings the power, simplicity, and convenience of magnetic separation to researchers involved in cell biology, protein chemistry, flow cytometry, diagnostics development and many other fields.MagSi-Direct provides a convenient and efficient way to attach virtually any biomolecule to nanoscopic paramagnetic beads. It is particularly suited for exploiting interactions between a biomolecule and its binding...

Tecan offers revolutionary transfer tool for automated Nested LiHa disposable tip handling

Tecan Trading AG

08/07/2014

Tecan has introduced an innovative new consumable device offering increased throughput and capacity for Freedom EVO® workstations. The patent pending Disposable Transfer Tool is designed for use with Tecan’s Nested LiHa disposable tips, and offers fully automated handling of empty tip trays without the need for a gripper.Nested LiHa disposable tips offer increased worktable capacity for tip storage, allowing five trays of 350 μl tips to be stacked on a single...

OGT launches high-resolution, high-throughput PGS array

Oxford Gene Technology

08/07/2014

Confident genome-wide aneuploidy detection in 14 samples on a single array Oxford, UK – 08 July 2014. Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has announced the launch of a new high-resolution, high-throughput pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) microarray aimed at improving embryo screening for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The CytoSure™ Embryo Screen Array offers eight arrays of 60,000 spots for high-resolution genome-wide...

Life Science Advertising Offer

Biosave

01/07/2014

1st July 2014, Biosave has released a new ‘Premium Advertising Package’ to help boost visibility, direct buyers to supplier websites and generate sales enquires.The ‘Premium’ Advertising Offer comprises of the following:1) Product Listing. List up to x100 products including URL links to your website, product images, detailed description and specifications.2) Inclusion in the ‘Lead Generating...

Wyatt Technology’s DynaPro® Plate Reader Optimizes Screening Process for Biotherapeutic Candidates and Formulations

Wyatt Technology

01/07/2014

The High-Throughput DynaPro Plate Reader Utilizes Dynamic Light Scattering to Identify Most Promising mAb Buffer Conditions Prior to Extended Stability Testing(SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA – 1 July 2014) - Wyatt Technology Corporation, the world leader in absolute macromolecular characterization instrumentation, is pleased to highlight a study recently authored by Martin Skov Neergaard from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen,...