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Microscopy techniques offer unprecedented detail
Novel microscopy technologies are enabling scientists to examine samples in new levels of detail. Sean Ottewell reports.Scientists and engineers in Scotland are developing a powerful camera that will...
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Revised scheduler module for LIMS
Autoscribe has unveiled a completely revised version of the scheduler module for the Matrix Gemini laboratory information management system (LIMS). The versatile new Matrix Scheduler runs as a...
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Novel methods proposed for contaminant detection
Two new studies propose novel ways to identify pesticides in food and rogue vegetable oils in olive oil. Eugene McCarthy reports.The latest application note from PerkinElmer demonstrates that its AxION...
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New family of columns launched
AkzoNobel, a leading player in separation products, has launched the new Kromasil EternityXT UHPLC and HPLC family of columns. These new columns are based on AkzoNobel’s advanced manufacturing of...
View ArticleBrain atrophy slowed in patients treated with Lemtrada
Sanofi and its subsidiary Genzyme have announced new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from the Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) clinical development programme. In Lemtrada patients from the two Phase III...
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Chromatrap used to isolate high quality chromatin
Chromatrap, the novel solid-based matrix for chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays, available from Porvair Sciences, has been successfully used to isolate high quality chromatin from difficult...
View ArticleSuperbug scientist honoured
A Scottish scientist leading the fight against superbugs like MRSA and TB has received a major honour. Professor James Naismith of the University of St Andrews has been elected a Fellow of the Royal...
View ArticleMoving Life Sciences data through the cloud
Aspera, an IBM company, has announced that Databiology, a solutions provider for scientific and clinical environments in life sciences, has selected its Application Platform On Demand to upload large...
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UV crosslinker introduced
Spectronics has introduced a high-quality, inexpensive ultraviolet crosslinker that makes it possible to identify and analyse trace amounts of DNA/RNA with far greater sensitivity, accuracy and speed...
View ArticleRenal denervation may reduce hypertension in patients with renal artery stents
Patients with hypertension after renal artery stenting who do not respond to drug treatment may have another option. Renal sympathetic denervation can help lower blood pressure by desensitising nerve...
View ArticleNew technique offers DNA ‘sat nav’ direct to your ancestor’s home 1,000 years...
Tracing where your DNA was formed over 1,000 years ago is now possible due to an innovative technique developed by a team of international scientists led by experts from the University of Sheffield....
View ArticleTechnical evaluation of rapid DNA technology
Technical evaluation of Rapid DNA technology is a fundamental step towards responsible adoption by law enforcement agencies say leading forensic laboratories taking part in the independent validation...
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Assay platforms and analysis helps pinpoint drug candidates
New assay platforms and analysis techniques are increasing the speed and sample throughput for likely new drug candidates. Sean Ottewell reports.ForteBio, a division of Pall Life Sciences and a leading...
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New range of filters and supports brought to market
The well-known player in porous media solutions for the life science and healthcare markets, Porex, has introduced a new range of porous materials. Porex Affinity filters and supports are innovative...
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On the move with portable spectrometers
Sean Ottewell reports on the power, performance and flexibility of portable spectrometers offer many benefits.Agilent Technologies has introduced a next-generation mobile spectroscopy product that is...
View ArticleTransforming healthcare: the Virtual Physiological Human project
An ‘in silico’ (computer simulated) model of the human body that will enable simulation of the effects of drugs and treatments on the human body is being developed by the University of Sheffield-based...
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Splicing products support biomedical research
Growing commercial application of laser technology to medicine and the potential market for optical coherence tomography in cardiovascular disease diagnosis. Fujikura Europe’s advanced splicing...
View ArticleScreen time linked to high blood pressure in children
Children who spend two hours or more in front of TV, computer, videogames, etc, have over 2.5 fold increase in odds of having high blood pressureA new study shows children who spend two hours or more...
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Advances in Monash’s nanomaterial research
Asynt reports on how the School of Chemistry at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia has invested in a range of its DrySyn MULTI heating block systems to support its ground-breaking synthetic...
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Servos with a sense of rhythm
Robots and servos ensure the correct handling speed for medical vial packerVial is the technical term for the small bottles used to hold medication, for example vaccines. They have a special closure...
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