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Enhancing new nerve cell growth in rat hippocampal cells
Findings from a recent study show Kemin’s proprietary, spearmint-based cognitive performance ingredient, Neumentix Phenolic Complex K110-42, enhances rates of neurogenesis at physiologically relevant...
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High quality proteins for killer cell receptor research
Killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs), are a family of type I transmembrane glycoproteins expressed on the plasma membrane of Natural Killer (NK) cells and a minority of T cells. They...
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Tiny clean air medical compressor
A tiny air compressor that was first developed for space travel has been adapted for medical laboratories and operating theatres by Edinburgh-based manufacturer Vert Rotors.Its maker believes that the...
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Shining light on disease
Scientists use fragments of RNA and DNA with specific nucleotide sequences to identify others with complementary sequences, indicating, for example, the presence of a specific kind of virus.Researchers...
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Strict but supple – biopharmaceuticals manufacturing
Robert Harrison explains how industrial automation could change the future of the biopharmaceutical industryDespite producing innovative drugs that save millions of lives, the pharmaceutical sector is...
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Efficient microscopy imaging and reporting
Specifically designed to offer flexible options to meet all materials science imaging and analysis needs, Olympus Stream 2.2 combines intuitive functionality for digital image acquisition, image...
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3D imaging of biomedical samples
Prior Scientific reports on how its precision stages and focusing systems have been adopted by Mesolens Ltd as part of their ground breaking microscope system that delivers faster, deeper, wider and...
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Automatic panoramic images
Olympus has updated its cellSens imaging software (now version 1.16).The update provides cost-effective solutions by expanding the capabilities of manual microscopes: fast, detailed, real-time...
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Controlling the cryogenic cold chain for cellular therapies
Asymptote Ltd announces the commercial launch of my.Cryochain, a software platform developed specifically to give centralised control of the cryogenic cold chain for cellular therapies.As production of...
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Re-usable capmats offer increased chemical resistance
Porvair Sciences announces a new range of 96-well (square and round) capmats made from 100% pure silicone that has been conditioned for low bleed and ease of needle penetration when used with...
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Guide to safe use of laboratory heating blocks
Asynt announces an updated version of its best practice guide developed to enable laboratory personnel to more safely use heating block systems.Written in conjunction with the Department of Chemistry,...
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Development of culture conditions
Amsbio reports on the recent publication in Nature Protocols1 by Dr Meritxell Huch** and co-workers which describes development of culture conditions that allow the long-term expansion of adult...
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Scientists from the University of Glasgow, working with major companies in the aquaculture industry BioMar Ltd and Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd, have discovered a ‘simple test’ to aid the diagnosis of...
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Hydrogel beads for 3D cell growth
Particle Works – the nano- and microstructured material specialist – has developed a range of alginate and agarose hydrogel beads designed to enable three dimensional cell culture growth. This...
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Microscopic imaging of large or irregularly shaped samples
The ProZ motorised focus stand from Prior Scientific is the ideal solution for viewing and imaging of samples that may be too large, or irregularly shaped, to be fitted onto a standard microscope frame...
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Columns for synthetic oligonucleotides
Phenomenex Inc introduces two new particle chemistries for the characterisation and purification of synthetic oligonucleotides.Joining the company’s Clarity BioSolutions portfolio are Clarity Oligo-XT,...
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Storage tubes with external thread ensure sample integrity
Sample preservation and storage solutions designer Micronic released the innovative new 0.75ml and 1.40ml tubes with an external screw thread. The two tube sizes are the first in a range of new designs...
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High precision custom beamsplitters
Optical Surfaces Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of high precision, custom beamsplitters and beamsplitting assemblies to leading spectroscopy, interferometry and imaging companies worldwide looking...
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Advanced moisture content analysis
TheMA X2 and MA X2.A moisture analysers menu has been specially designed to facilitate easier and more intuitive operation of the device. Menu’s buttons, tags or information fields may be arranged...
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3D imaging of biomedical samples
Prior Scientific reports on how its precision stages and focusing systems have been adopted by Mesolens Ltd as part of their ground breaking microscope system that delivers faster, deeper, wider and...
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