Researchers at Duke University have created the first lab-grown muscle tissue that contracts in reaction to external stimuli. It is hoped that the lab-grown tissue could be used to study the effects that certain diseases and drugs have on muscle tissue without the need to experiment on humans. Dr. Nenad Bursac, a professor of biomedical engineering at Duke and one of the...
Scientists at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw have developed a gold nanoparticle technology that kills microbes and is also safe for humans and the environment. In recent times, the antibacterial applications of silver have been much discussed, however concerns over its potential toxicity remain. The Polish researchers clai...
Very few things are more uncomfortable than getting blood drawn or a finger prick. It is even estimated that 10% of adults are afraid of needles! This is precisely the reason that TAP 20C™ by Seventh Sense Biosystems is so very exciting. A Touch Activated Phlebotomy (TAP) system, TAP 20C™ aims to take the pain and anxiety out of blood sampling. The device is roughly the ...
In creating this new product range - INTEGRA has used a unique polypropylene blend to produce pipette tips with increased hydrophobic properties. Unlike silicone coated pipette tips which can wash out (or leach out) with the sample, INTEGRA’s blended polymer Low Retention GripTips will not negatively impact your results. Using standard pipette tips to pipette viscou...
MIDDLETON, Wisconsin – November 10, 2015 –Today Bruker announced the release of the Ultima Investigator Multiphoton Microscope for high-performance in vivo imaging. Ultima Investigator utilizes a streamlined design that incorporates many of the innovative features found in Bruker’s industry-leading Ultima IntraVital and In Vitro models. Up to four close-coupled detectors...
EKF Diagnostics PLC announces the launch of its new USA domestic website www.ekfusa.com EKF Diagnostics PLC announces the launch of its new USA domestic website, replacing stanbio.com. The new website, www.ekfusa.com, is tailor made to meet the needs of USA and Canadian customers needing a quick way to place orders, find product information and make contact with custom...
Tissue engineering and tissue regeneration becomes a promising approach e.g. to cure severe bone injuries. Artificial tissue grown from differentiable cells often needs to get in a particular 3-dimensional shape for implantation. Bio scaffolds can serve as a cell growth environment for artificial tissues, further supporting supply of the cells and removal of the metaboli...
•Most quantitative live-cell mechanical property mapping with PeakForce QNM and FASTForce Volume modes •Highest resolution molecular and cellular imaging of any BioAFM •Seamless AFM and inverted optical microscope integration for unsurpassed correlation of data •Superior AFM performance powered by PeakForce Tapping BioScope Resolve™ features the highest resolutio...
- Flexible ready to use solution : Plug and Play - Safe solution avoiding routine interruption with integrated backup - Capacity to absorb all the activity peaks : up to 160 tests/hour & 200 on board samples - Centralization of results in one station making validation easy & efficient - Cost effective solution with only 1 physical connection to the LIS...
Unmatched Sensitivity Shimadzu has redefined “sensitivity” with the LCMS-8060. The newly developed UF-Qarray ion guide incorporates groundbreaking technology that increases LC-MS/MS sensitivity by enhancing ion signal intensity and reducing noise. By improving the ion sampling device, the ion guide, and the vacuum efficiency, the LCMS-8060 delivers a new stan...
Dorota Bartczak, Researcher in Inorganic Analysis at LGC commented that ”Measurement methods and techniques that provide reliable data for researchers to understand how nanoparticles behave in complex biological systems are crucial for the human risks assessments needed to ensure that the increasing use of nanomaterials does not endanger public health. The NanoSight syst...
OMNISEC directly measures the molecular weight (MW) of proteins with unsurpassed sensitivity. Such measurements are indicative of the activity, aggregation and conjugation state of drug candidates and support the development of safe and efficacious drugs. Because of its sensitivity OMNISEC delivers precise, detailed molecular weight and size information with minimal amou...
“The individual particle-by-particle size and concentration measurement delivered by NTA reveals highly relevant information that other techniques simply can’t access,” said Mr Bernt. “Of all the submicron sizing instruments we have it’s our ‘go to’ analyzer. I run almost every submicron sized sample that comes through the lab on our NanoSight– simply to see what it will...
Raman spectroscopy delivers information on protein unfolding by monitoring the variations in molecular vibrations that result from changes in secondary and tertiary protein structure. The combination of dynamic light scattering with Raman spectroscopy characterizes a wealth of chemical, structural, and physical parameters of biotherapeutic proteins under formulation cond...
Malvern’s ongoing strategy of working closely with the biopharmaceutical industry to rapidly commercialize the analytical technology needed to advance safe and efficacious products is evident in two new products: the thin-path wet cell for the Morphologi G3-ID and the Viscosizer TD. The new thin-path wet cell enables measurement of the size, shape and chemical identit...
You can then use the system to simulate the layout of your laboratory space and to place the various elements of your bespoke solution in it. You then visualise the dimensions of the ELGA Veolia equipment perfectly and are able to take advantage of their award-winning modular design to minimise their impact on your work space. Once you are satisfied with the configuratio...
Oocyst of Cyclospora is autofluorescence subject, it is little different with DAPI (385nm mostly). CDC scientist takes into their working experience with cyclospora diagnostic, and using experience with laboratory microscopes, they think 365nm is more suitable for it. On the background of CDC's safety laboratory working principle, they need a good quality laboratory micr...
sCMOS MSX2 features: 12 Megapixels, 1 inch sensor. USB3.0 data port. 380nm~1100nm wide spectral response. 15fps at full resolution. Advantages: 1 inch large size sensor to offer more real image and fine details. 12 megapixels with 15fps frame rate offer smooth image view. High sensitivity with spectral response 380nm~1100nm for weak fluorescence. Excell...
These updates build on previous cell-based assay and compound management workstations, further simplifying key processes and increasing productivity in the lab, as well as being ideally suited to high throughput genomics applications. The workstation’s FluentControl software features the Application Toolkit providing standard commands for common tasks – such as quantific...
The built-in shutter can close in 30 msec, allowing very brief exposure periods, minimizing the risks of photobleaching damage even to sensitive samples. A variety of control options are available, including RS232, USB, TTL and via the ProScan III controller. Light is delivered from the source via a 2 or 3-m liquid light guide to eliminate heat transfer to the microscope...
This kit offers several improvements over other library quantitation methods, including greater accuracy and higher correlation with cluster numbers, higher reproducibility, a more convenient protocol and supplied kit components. Quantitation of NGS libraries is a key step in maximizing the value and data quality of each sequencing run. Specifically for Illumina sequenci...
Easy to install and operate, the Univo SR096 decaps Screw Caps from a full 96-tube storage rack in less than 30 seconds. Through the graphical touch screen interface the operator is able to select any rack to cap, decap or recap without using different adapters for different tube sizes. The Screw Cap Recapper uses a precisely determined toque value for optimal sealing qu...
These mini-tissues in a dish can be used to study how particular structural features of tissue affect normal growth or go awry in cancer. They could be used for therapeutic drug screening and to help teach researchers how to grow whole human organs. The new technique — called DNA Programmed Assembly of Cells (DPAC) and reported in the most recent issue of Nature Metho...
Blood and urine analysis are two of the most important diagnostic tools available to clinicians testing for evidence of infection, disease or abnormalities. Typically blood and urine is collected in vacuum tubes before being sent to a medical laboratory for testing. After these analytical tests, the vacuum tubes need to be securely stored for several days in case additio...
Unlike rubber bulb fillers, the use of serological pipettors improves the efficiency and precision of liquid handling. The PIPETGIRL pipette controller combines all the essential characteristics for productive work with serological pipettes—precision, speed, ease-of-use, lightweight operating comfort, long battery life and reliability. The pipette controller is design...
The sorter builds on previous technology with the addition of the new AutoGimbal system. This automated system perfectly aligns the nozzle tip and stream to the optics, eliminating the need for manual repositioning. The AutoGimbal system makes these fine adjustments using five motorized controllers. This allows researchers to be more confident that their system is set up...
The integrated funnel on the upper side of the device, the self-sealing hose connector with quick coupling and the drain cock make the tasks of filling, emptying and hose changeover straightforward, clean and convenient. In terms of user friendliness, the circulating cooler also distinguishes itself by its good accessibility and intuitively operated touchscreen controlle...
BINDER´s new C 170 CO2 incubator with an interior volume of 170 liters has been designed for standard applications in the cell culture laboratory. When stacked, it offers maximum usable space with a minimal footprint, which makes working in a laboratory not only safe, but also convenient and efficient. CO2 incubators have a fundamental role to play whenever cell cultu...
The new model MF 755 GG is using a static cooling system that operates totally without fans, by means of stainless steel built-in evaporator. This plasma freezer can deal with heavy operation and heat load, frequent door openings and loading activities are not influencing the performance of the freezer. Environmentally friendly refrigerants : Improved cooling per...
Featuring an intuitive touchscreen user interface, programming of repeat dispenses, variable volume dispenses and custom programming is both fast and easy. Users can quickly alternate between 8 and 16 channel dispensing cassettes enabling rapid and accurate filling of 6 to 1536 well microplates. All dispensing cassettes are supplied pre-sterilized and can be autoclaved a...
The patented Via1-Cassette™ used for automated staining and sample handling is volume calibrated to ensure high precision and reproducibility. With user adaptable protocols and specialized assays for aggregated cells and cells on microcarriers, the NucleoCounter® NC-200™ provides an all-in-one solution for cell counting and cell viability determinations. Visual Verifi...
Using an INTEGRA VIAFLO 96 electronic pipette with DPX mixed mode tips, a single 96-well plate loaded with samples can be extracted and ready for LC-MS/MS analysis in less than ten minutes eliminating the need for a time-consuming evaporation step. Sample preparation is required to remove matrix interferences from urine samples prior to LC-MS/MS analysis. This procedu...
BINDER has launched a real master of efficiency with an interior volume of 1,020 liters in the form of the new KBF 1020 constant climate chamber. The new unit is exceptionally roomy for storing large quantities of test specimens or samples which are physically large in size. Read the whole artice at: http://www.binder-world.com/en/News-Press/News-Updates/Product-inf...
Decades of developing and optimising ensure that the S-LINE safety storage cabinet is technically sophisticated. GS-tested safety storage cabinets for unrestricted storage of flammable hazardous materials in work areas in accordance with EN 14470-1 and TRGS 510 with a fire resistance of 90 (Type 90) or 30 (Type 30) minutes. Large variation of models: The S-LINE saf...
Its patented SCARA technology is 3-D ready and allows you to take anatomically accurate bite-wings extraorally. Additional features that limit radiation provide all the necessary tools for safe, confident treatment planning. It comes with Romexis open-architecture software for image processing and viewing.
The Parker Balston H2PEM-PD series hydrogen generators allow users to supply, control and automate all hydrogen gas supplies. A single generator can support up to as many as 20 instruments with fuel and carrier gas. The generators are suited for fast, ultra-fast and flash GC requirements. Other applications include fuel gases for total hydrocarbon analyzers, supply gase...
