Life Science News and Press Releases

Randox Toxicology launches three new assays for the detection of Z drugs; Zopiclone, Zaleplon and Zolpidem

27/03/2013

Randox Toxicology, a leading provider of laboratory drug testing solutions, has launched three new ELISA testing kits for the detection of sedative drugs Zopiclone, Zaleplon and Zolpidem. These drugs behave in a similar ways to benzodiazepines, a psychoactive drug which was traditionally used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia. The Z drugs are found in prescription medications; Lunesta, Ambien and Sonata, however they should only be used for a short time period as...

Short Guide to 3D Cell Culture

AMS Biotechnology (AMSBIO)

26/03/2013

A new informative booklet entitled ‘Short Guide to 3D Cell Culture’ has been produced by AMSBIO. Drawing upon a wealth of experience of working with a wide range of 3D cell culture procedures and formats the guide is aimed at assisting research scientists looking to culture cells in more physiologically relevant environments.Traditional monolayer cell culture on plastic dishes or in flasks, rarely recreates the conditions cells experience in vivo. Over the past...

OGT releases new CytoSure™ microarray for research into haematological and solid cancers

Oxford Gene Technology

25/03/2013

Simultaneous detection of CNVs, SNPs and LOH on a single array using any reference sampleOxford, UK – 25 March 2013. Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative genetics research and biomarker solutions to advance molecular medicine, has released a new microarray to improve the accuracy and efficiency of cancer research. The CytoSure™ Cancer +SNP array (4x180k) combines long oligo array comparative genomic hybridisation (aCGH) probes with fully...

2D Coded Biotech Sample Storage

Micronic

22/03/2013

Micronic Starterpacks contain everything you need to start using 2D coded sample storage tubes, enabling laboratory workers to ensure a secure sample logistics system and eliminate the costly possibility of false sample identities.Available with a choice of either screw cap or TPE cap tube closure - the new Micronic Starterpacks are ideal for smaller biobanks, biorepositories or biotech companies that would like to start using 2D coded tubes for their sample storage. Since...

Evolving high content screening with the IX83 inverted microscope frame

Olympus Europa Holding GmbH

20/03/2013

Olympus has expanded the scope of its most advanced IX83 inverted microscope frame, incorporating the scan^R 2.4 high content screening station for greater flexibility and increased scan speeds in a range of cell-based assays.Hamburg, 20.03.2013 – The scan^R 2.4 high content screening station is the latest addition to the growing collection of microscopy systems based upon the new IX3 high-end inverted microscope frame. Thanks to its unique “open source”...

Safe Vacuum Aspiration of Liquids in Biosafety Level 1, 2 & 3 Laboratories

INTEGRA

14/03/2013

The VACUSAFE Laboratory Aspiration System from INTEGRA is designed to provide simple, reliable and safe aspiration of hazardous waste liquids in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories.The essential elements of the four biosafety levels for activities involving infectious microorganisms and laboratory animals have been laid down by the US Center for Disease Control (CDC)*. The levels are designated in ascending order, by degree of protection provided to personnel, the...

Protein Concentration Prior to Separation & Analysis

Genevac Ltd.

14/03/2013

Many research applications require concentration of dilute protein solutions. The miVac sample concentrator from Genevac provides a proven efficient and cost effective alternative to membrane centrifugation techniques for protein concentration prior to separation or analysis.For laboratories looking to pre-concentrate protein solutions prior to chromatographic separation and analysis – membrane centrifugation was traditionally the method of choice. However, for...

Eurofins MWG Operon Launches SmartSeq – An Innovative DNA Sequencing Solution For Premixed Samples

Eurofins Genomics

12/03/2013

SmartSeq is the most convenient and innovative prepaid solution for analysing premixed samples with Sanger sequencing.Ebersberg, Germany, March 12, 2013 – Eurofins MWG Operon, international market leader for custom DNA sequencing services from single reads to complete sequencing projects, has launched a new prepaid solution for premixed samples in tubes: SmartSeq Kit.Pooling together purified DNA with the appropriate sequencing primer before sending samples off is a...

Microplate Barcoding Service

Porvair Sciences Ltd

12/03/2013

Porvair Sciences has announced a new barcoding service for its complete range of 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well microplates. High quality barcode labels can be affixed to any side of a Porvair microplate to assist in ensuring sample traceability. Porvair's barcoding services offer a non-repeatable barcode sequence to prevent label duplication.The barcode labels have been tested for optimal readability as well as solvent resistance and prolonged exposure to temperatures ranging...

NEW 24-well RAFT Kit for Realistic 3D Cell Culture Models for Toxicology Research

TAP Biosystems

07/03/2013

Cambridge, UK: TAP Biosystems, a leading supplier of innovative cell culture systems and consumables for life science applications will be unveiling its latest development in 3D cell culture, the RAFT™ 24 well Kit on Booth #1159 at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Meeting. The kit can produce realistic, reproducible single or multiple 3D cell cultures in physiologically relevant collagen scaffolds and could improve the results of a range of cell based assay models...