How can you maintain an analytical balance scale?
If you use an analytical balance regularly, you need to keep them well-maintained. Proper maintenance and regular calibration will ensure accurate weight measurements and extend the life of the...
View ArticleHow can we combat the rise of fake news in science?
In 2016, the Ottawa Citizen exposed predatory publisher, OMICS International, by submitting a paper exploring the biomechanics of how pigs fly. The paper was immediately accepted for inclusion, proving...
View ArticleLab Innovations 2019 announces conference programme themes
Lab Innovations, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to the laboratory industry, has announced that sustainability and digitisation of the lab will be the main themes within its three, free-to-attend...
View ArticlePackaging and processing showcase
Jenton International will be showing a wide range of packaging and processing equipment for the food, pharmaceutical, beverage, medical device and cosmetic industries at PPMA Total 2019. The company...
View ArticleNew abilities for microscopes
Zeiss has introduced new capabilities for its ion beam microscopes, which cover advancements in analytics, tomography, sample preparation and data integrity. This brings new possibilities in...
View ArticleCBDV added to reference standards
Cannabis strains with high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) typically have higher levels of cannabidivarin (CBDV) as well, but accurate quantitation of both compounds for potency and strain ID is a must,...
View ArticleMeasuring challenging samples
Anton Paar has introduced Xsample 610, a heated single sample changer supporting a high temperature range. With temperatures of up to 95°C and high temperature stability, the sample changer can deal...
View ArticleWhat fruit flies can tell us about motor control
Neuroscientists at the University of Sussex have revealed that complex movements, such as those that maintain our posture, can be controlled by a simple genetic system, providing a framework to better...
View ArticleSpecific, intermediate glycemic control marker for diabetes
EKF Diagnostics has announced the availability of a liquid, enzymatic test for glycated albumin (GA) that was recently FDA cleared for sales in the USA. GA, used for intermediate term monitoring of...
View ArticleSES Water chooses Matrix Gemini LIMS
SES Water has chosen the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) from Autoscribe Informatics to manage water testing results in its UKAS-accredited laboratory. SES Water is a...
View ArticleProtein analysis technology recognised by industry
Fluidic Analytics, a pioneer in protein analysis and the company behind in-solution diffusional sizing, has received a prestigious new product award at the recent SLAS Europe Conference for its...
View ArticleNew cellular screening system
Molecular Devices has announced the launch of the next generation of its FLIPR Penta high-throughput cellular screening systemThe new system builds on the success of the FLIPR platform for monitoring...
View ArticleLife science ingredients boost
Contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Ardena has launched Ardena LSI, a new arm of its business dedicated to the sale of chemical ingredients and intermediates for the life science...
View ArticlePowerful liquid handler launched
Hamilton has launched the compact Microlab Prepautomated liquid handler as an ideal entry-level solution for those transitioning away from manual pipetting in 96- and 384-well microplates and other...
View ArticleNew pesticide CRMs
Restek's support for cannabis-testing labs continues to grow. This latest offering will help users meet the specific cannabis analysis needs of California set forth by the Bureau of Cannabis Control...
View ArticleClinical and research lab tech showcase
Thermo Fisher Scientific showcased its latest instruments, assays and software for improving speed, accuracy and usability across clinical and research labs during the 71st American Association for...
View ArticleUK & US scientific collaboration wins award
An international research team from the University of Cambridge, Diamond Light Source and the Advanced Photon Source have been awarded the 2019 Charles Hatchett Award. Given for originality and...
View ArticleNew services for mammalian cell bank manufacturing
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) has launched new services for mammalian cell bank manufacture under GMP conditions. These services are offered by its subsidiary, Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource, an...
View ArticleEasy CO and CO2 analysis
Low-level detection of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) is critical for many applications. Restek's methanizer (CH4izer) allows ppb-level determination of CO and CO2 using a cost-effective...
View ArticleNew continuous flow chemical reactors
The LCTR series of laminar continuous flow chemical reactors from Analytik aim to set a new standard for high yield synthesis of high-purity, uniform substances based upon the Taylor fluid flow...
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