Bioscience Technology articles from April 2009

Bioscience Technology archives from April 2009

Simplifying automation: the newest lab automation tools and technologies allow scientists to accomplish more with less resources.(Cover story)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today's scientists want more data at reduced costs. "For automation in general and integrated systems in particular, there is a desire to do more with less budget," says Kevin Keras, business unit manager for...

Saving lives.(Editor's Note)
April 1, 2009... A friend of my soon to be sister-in-law recently passed suddenly. It was definitely shocking, and my condolences go out to her friends and family. After the initial shock, however, what really struck me about this woman's story was her decision...

1.3-14 L fermentor/bioreactor.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Brunswick Scientific introduces the BioFlo/CelliGen 115, a versatile, entry-level fermentor and bioreactor system in 1.3-14 liter capacities. Its compact, benchtop control station features a built-in color...

UV-VIS spectrophotometer.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shimadzu Scientific Instrument's BioSpec-nano is a dedicated spectrophotometer for the quantitation of nucleic acids. Life science researchers can conserve precious samples and obtain accurate and reproducible...

Large donor human liver microsome pool.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BD UltraPool HLM 150 is a large donor pool of 150 donors statistically modeled to provide researchers with a high degree of lot-to-lot consistency for CYP and UGT enzyme activity. The pool is designed to...

Filter tips.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Biohit has introduced a new line of filter tips designed for sample integrity, safety, and minimizing contamination risks. They can be used in applications including molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture,...

Multiplexed SPR accelerates protein interaction studies: a parallel approach to SPR analysis provides more answers, faster.(Biochemicals & Kits)
April 1, 2009... Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) has revolutionized the study of the protein interactions required for the execution and maintenance of complex biological processes. SPR studies have helped to elucidate the roles that intracellular...

Copy Number Assays.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TaqMan Copy Number Assays from Applied Biosystems enable researchers to more closely study the role that DNA copy number structural variation plays in human health and disease. The assays are designed to detect...

Custom Genotyping.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Illumina launched the Infinium HD (High Density) iSelect Custom Genotyping solution. Researchers can screen SNPs ranging from 3,000 to 200,000 in focused genotyping studies for both human and non-human species. This higher-density iSelect...

Monoclonal Antibodies.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CalBioreagents offers six new Monoclonal Antibodies for MRSA that are strains of Staphylococcus aureus that developed resistance to beta lactam antibiotics. Resistance to these antibiotics is mediated by the MRSA...

Molecular Biology kit.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Molecular Biology Universal Kit contains a wide selection of molecular biology relevant buffers. These buffers are routinely used in molecular biology and are all DNase and RNase free. The Molecular Biology Universal...

Near infrared conjugates.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... KPL offers forty-two DyLight conjugates and streptavidin labeled with DyLight 680 and 800 fluorescent dyes that emit in the infrared range of the spectrum. They are ideal for multicolor detection methods that use longer-wavelength,...

Ion analysis.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Beckman Coulter introduces two new kits for anion and cation analysis on the company's P/ACE MDQ and ProteomeLab PA 800 Systems. Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) analysis of ions performed using these kits delivers efficient, rapid separations...

miRNA array.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Affymetrix and Genisphere launched a new solution for microRNA (miRNA) research studies. Encompassing assay, array, and software, the solution offers comprehensive miRNA coverage for 71 organisms on a single array....

Cell Migration Assembly Kit.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Platypus Technologies announces the addition of the Oris Cell Migration Assembly Kit--FLEX to its product line of cell-based assays. This new kit enables researchers to divide ninety-six experiments over four plates. Each kit includes four...

Real-Time qPCR platform.(Cloning Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BioTrove launched the OpenArray DLP Real-Time qPCR platform, providing a fully licensed, high-density qPCR platform for use with customers' TaqMan chemistries. The launch is the latest addition to BioTrove's...

PCR kits available with dNTPs.(Cloning Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All Thermo Scientific PCR and RTPCR kits are available with deoxynucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs), providing everything required for the amplification of DNA and RNA targets. The PCR and RT-PCR reagents are available...

Linear plasmid vector for cloning.(Cloning Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cloning large PCR products and other DNA fragments is improved using Lucigen's BigEasy Linear Cloning Kit. The kit contains the p JAZZ linear plasmid vector that ensures stability of inserts. The ends of the vector...

Streamlining protocols with lab automation software: new advancements in scientific software allow researchers to create virtual workcells with lab automation robots.(Instruments & Systems)
April 1, 2009... Recent software advancements have made it easier to automate almost any procedure carried out in a research laboratory. It is now possible to design "virtual workcells" from a small, dedicated collection of liquid and microplate handling robots...

Genetic analysis system.(Array Analysis Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fluidigm Europe has announced the new EP1 system for genetic analysis that combines the efficiencies of integrated fluidic circuit (IFC)-based genotyping in a desktop-sized configuration. The new compact benchtop...

Western Processing.(Array Analysis Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BenchPro 4100 Western Processing Device from Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies, is a bench-top tool developed to automate processing of routine washing and incubation steps for standard laboratory...

Capillary electrophoresis platform.(Array Analysis Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beckman Coulter introduces the PA 800 plus Pharmaceutical Analysis System. a capillary electrophoresis (CE) platform designed in collaboration with biopharmaceutical development and QC groups. System advances provide...

Spinning-disc microscope system.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Carl Zeiss launched of the Cell Observer SD, which fully integrates the CSU-Xl confocal scanning unit, manufactured by Yokogawa Electric, and optimizes the unit's features for the exacting requirements of live cell imaging. With Cell Observer...

Transfection Device.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... The Neon Transfection Device from Invitrogen is a bench-top tool for high-efficiency transfection of DNA and siRNA into more than 150 different cell types, including very difficult to transfect cells such as primary cells, stem cells, and...

Microplate handler.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... The BenchCel R-Series, from Agilent Automation Solutions features a high-speed robot that can access integrated microplate stacks and peripheral instruments. This customizable, modular design provides the flexibility and scalability required to...

Imaging software.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Malvern Instruments has launched a 64-bit edition of the company's ISys chemical imaging data analysis software. ISys provides a single platform that supports the import of MIR, NIR, and Raman imaging and mapping data files. It includes all the...

Liquid handling workstations.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Hamilton Robotics added a 5 mL channel and disposable tip to its volume range on the MICROLAB STAR liquid handling workstations. The larger 5 mL channel is an air-displacement pipetting tool that addresses the needs of larger sample volume...

GC-TOF mass spectrometer.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Combining rapid data acquisition speeds with high resolution and a high dynamic range, the AccuTOF-GCv from JEOL delivers exact mass measurements for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. It introduces several new software features...

Charged aerosol detector.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... ESA Biosciences launched a new, ultra-high-performance version of its Corona CAD. Fully stackable, with high sensitivity and flexibility, ESA designed the Corona ultra so that scientists can take full advantage of the speed and increased...

Electronic Lab Notebook.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Symyx Notebook 6.2 is the latest release of the enterprise Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) that supplements existing functionality for analytical chemistry research and biology with new capabilities supporting synthetic and medicinal chemistry...

LC platform and CDS.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... PerkinElmer introduced the new Flexar liquid chromatography (LC) platform, which will be controlled by the new Chromera Chromatography Data System (CDS). Flexar incorporates a new ergonomic industrial design and delivers a wide range of...

Peptide synthesizer.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Protein Technologies offers the Tribute peptide synthesizer. The Tribute features two independent reaction vessels, a 101 position amino acid vial rack, barcode scanning of amino acid vials, vortex mixing, automated cleavage, and a full-color...

Linear actuator.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... The MotoDrive PDE Actuator from HaydonKerk Motion Solutions is available in size 17 single or double stack. It is an integrated linear actuator and electronic drive designed to operate with optically isolated inputs of pulse, direction, and...

Live cell imaging.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Fluxion Biosciences introduced its new BioFlux 200 system. This second-generation system adds advanced capabilities and higher throughput for live cell imaging in applications such as cell adhesion and microbial biofilm studies. BioFlux 200...

Automated tube Decapper.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Hamilton Company introduces the DeCapper--an automated instrument for the opening and closing of screw-capped tubes. The programmable DeCapper opens a row of 12 tubes simultaneously, increasing productivity over one-at-a-time methods and...

Chromatography data system.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Dionex introduces Chromeleon 7, a next-generation chromatography data system that provides a fast path from samples to results, potentially boosting productivity and improving user experience. Central to this new design is eWorkflows--a new...

Pipe calibration system.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Due to its ability to measure small liquid volumes at high accuracy and provide NIST-traceable results, the ARTEL PCS Pipette Calibration System is highly suited for the calibration of pipettes used for qPCR...

Electronic pipettors.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new VIAFLO Voyager range of handheld 8- and 12-channe1 electronic pipettors have been designed to increase the productivity of liquid sample transfers. Based upon a proprietary motorized adjustable spacing...

Electronic Pipettors.
April 1, 2009... Biohit Electronic Pipettors are ergonomically designed units that are certified with ISO 13485/17025/9001 accreditations--including CE/IVD medical device certification. In addition, The pipettors are twice as fast as traditional mechanical...

Micro-volume injections.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drummond Scientific has introduced the Recording Nanoject II. Developed to improve micro-volume injection techniques used to study connectivity and function of specific brain nuclei, the Recording Nanoject II...

Liquid handling devices.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... Dragon Medical has developed a new line of liquid handing devices, the MicroPette, including Single-, 8-, and 12- channel pipettes. The new MicroPette is the result of the users' demand and the application of modern materials. The up-to-date...

Vacuum and bottle top filters.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... Sarstedt introduces 500 ml Vacuum and Bottle Top filters with 0.1 [micro]m PES membranes for the effective removal of mycoplasma from filtrates. These filters are certified non-cytotoxic, non-pyrogenic, and are individually wrapped and sterile....

Desalting pipette tips.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Thermo Scientific Aspire RP30 desalting pipette tips purify, desalt, and concentrate peptides or low molecular weight proteins. The Aspire tip is a 200 [micro]l pipette tip containing a bed of proprietary...

Handheld dispensers.(Liquid Handling Focus)
April 1, 2009... The Repeater stream and Repeater Xstream are handheld dispensers with an illuminated display. The display ensures clear visibility in every environment. These ergonomic handheld dispensers offer speed, precision, and flexibility as well as the...

Single or dual syringe pump.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harvard Apparatus introduces the Pump 11 Plus Syringe Pump featuring a smoother flow and updated features to create a high performance syringe pump. This low flow syringe pump allows users to set a specific flow rate...

Multiwell plates.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BRANDplates--a complete line of 96-, 384- and 1536-well plates--are available from BrandTech. The plates are designed to minimize cross contamination and ensure recovery. They are available in clear, white, and...

Pipette tips.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... RAININ's BioClean tips have been proven to be free of additives, and therefore to be 100% inert. The absence of bioactive components in the materials, in combination with the lack of external contaminants (DNA, DNAse, RNAse, ATP, Pyrogens, or...

Pain assessment.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hot Cold Plate from Ugo Basile is used to measure response to heat or cold. Features include a range from 2[degrees]C to 66[degrees]C, user controlled stimulus intensity, and an array of feedback sensors for...

Sanitary dial thermometers.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Omega sanitary bimetal thermometer features all 316/316L stainless steel wetted parts with a 3-A certified design. The hermetically sealed sanitary dial thermometer has an easy to calibrate reset screw along with...

Valve manifold for flow injection.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An Injection Manifold Mount System that enables the precise injection of a fluid into a flow stream is the latest addition to The Lee Company's range of miniature components. This new system allows any ported Lee VHS...

Laminar Flow Clean Benches.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Esco announces the launch of its new range of OptiMair Vertical Laminar Flow Clean Benches, featuring ergonomic designs, Sentinel Delta Microprocessor Control System with digital airflow velocity display, product protection, and...

Upright freezers.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the new Thermo Scientific Revco PLUS HD ultra-low temperature upright freezer range. This new extension of the Revco PLUS line features thin-wall insulation (HD) technology, which maximizes interior...

Liquid Handling Pumps.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VICI Valco's Cheminert Model M6 and M50 Liquid Handling Pumps are a new generation of pumps for precision handling of liquids and/or gases, producing a bidirectional pulseless flow with a range of over six orders of...

Ultrasonic Hybrid Flowmeter.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Cole-Parmer Ultrasonic Hybrid Flowmeter measures fluid flow using either the doppler or transit time method. The meter uses advancements in digital signal processing (DSP), cross-correlation signal analysis, and...

Chiral columns.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phenomenex offers the Lux Amylose-2 chiral column, adding new selectivity to its HPLC solutions for the identification and resolution of enantiomers. The new column chemistry incorporates an amylose backbone with a...

Freeze dryer.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... SP Industries has announced a new version of its Virtis AdVantage Plus laboratory freeze dryer. The packaged data collection and graphic trending software, stainless steel product trays, MVP product thermocouple probe positioning assembly, and...

Laminar Flow Workstation.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Air Science PURAIR-VLF is a ready to use, compact, bench mounted workstation. This Laminar low Workstation provides clean air conditions that are comparably better than Class 100 at the work surface. To ensure...

Multi-Channel Blood Pressure System.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harvard Apparatus has introduced the MC4000 Multi-Channel Blood Pressure System for mice and rats. This system is an automated, computer controlled NIBP system that can simultaneously obtain 15 measurements in less...

Flow Chamber.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Warner Instruments' YC-1 Flow Chamber is specifically designed for monitoring yeast cell growth in the presence of changing media and uses time-lapse microscopy. The PDMS flow cell of the YC-1 allows the user to...

Polypropylene Microplates.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Eppendorf Polypropylene Microplates 96 and 384 feature a high level of transparency. OptiTrack high-contrast alphanumeric labeling matrix and RecoverMax well geometry provide for maximum sample recovery. The...

Microwell Arrays.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] microPEP now offers its first in a series of Microwell Array products. Used mainly for biomedical assay applications such as DNA sequencing, the microscope sized "slide" holds a total of 42 million discrete wells...

Centrifuge series.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 40 centrifuge series provides capacity and ergonomic advancements for everyday sample preparations. The Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend XT centrifuges incorporate are designed for...

Hybridization oven.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Boekel Scientific released a new design of its Little SHOT III medium hybridization oven. It is ideal for all types of hybridization and incubation applications. A PID controller enables heat-up from ambient to...