Bioscience Technology articles from December 2008

Bioscience Technology archives from December 2008

Searching a smaller haystack: the hunt for microRNA could advance biomarker discovery and validation.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're on a quest for new biomarkers, would you rather search for your needle in a haystack or a hay bale? That sums up the advantage many industry experts see in the development of microRNA based biomarkers for...

The next generation.(Editor's Note)
December 1, 2008... Last night, my fiance came home and told me that we had to buy a microscope. An odd request, and I figured there had to be more to the story. There was. It turned out that one of the tags on the Salvation Army Wish Tree placed in her...

Mass spectrometry systems.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Applied Biosystems and its joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc., announced the introduction of two advanced mass spectrometry systems--the AB SCIEX Triple Quad 5500 and the...

Differential analysis software.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... GE Healthcare has introduced DeCyder 2D 7.0, a new software package for analysis of 2D Fluorescence Difference Gel Electrophoresis (2D DIGE) experiments. DeCyder 2D 7.0 applies a gel comparison method that introduces zero statistical error,...

Confocal living cell observation.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Cell Observer SD (Spinning Disk) from Carl Zeiss enables confocal observation and documentation of experiments on living cells over a long period of time and with high frame rates. This microscope system provides...

ECM-coated tissue culture plates.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Millipore has introduced a new line of tissue culture plates pre-coated with a selection of matrices that enhance cell growth and differentiation for stem cell. cancer, cell signaling, and other critical research...

Small sample AFM/SPM.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Asylum Research is introducing the Cypher AFM, a small sample AFM/SPM. The Cypher AFM achieves closed loop atomic resolution using sensors in all three axes, combining the accuracy and control of closed loop with the...

Fluorescence microscope.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... Olympus has introduced the FSX100 Bio Imaging Navigator all-in-one microscope system, a compact fluorescence microscope and camera system that allows the operator to capture high quality microscope images with load-and-go simplicity. The...

In vivo RNAi delivery reagent.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... Invitrogen introduced its Invivofectamine delivery reagent that enables short interference ribonucleic acid (siRNA) experiments in vivo. The Invivofectamine delivery reagent allows researchers to directly study the effects of siRNA inside a...

Multi-Detection Microplate Reader.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The patent-pending Synergy 4 Multi-Detection Microplate Reader is a multi-mode reader that combines filter-based and quadruple monochromator-based fluorescence detection technology to perform an unlimited number of...

Peptide oligonucleotide conjugates: examining the synthesis strategies of peptide-oligonucleotide conjugates.(Biochemicals & Kits)
December 1, 2008... The role of synthetic biopolymers in the development of new therapeutics has increased. On one hand, oligonudeotides have an attractive potential as they allow for specific control of gene expression, but their use is hampered by their poor...

Cell-based assays for neurotoxicity.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Millipore launched new high content analysis kits for detecting neurotoxicity. The kits are designed for use in drug discovery and basic neuroscience research. They identify toxicity biomarkers in neurons and glial...

Synthesis and Purification Catalog.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Biotage's new, 336-page, 2008-09 Synthesis and Purification Catalog includes a range of products for microwave synthesis, work-up, flash purification, and evaporation. It offers information on applications along with comprehensive information...

Multiplexed mini-microarray.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... The M3 series allows researchers to monitor the behavior of multiple genes in the same sample-simplifying experiments and lowering costs. The platform is based on HTG's qNPA ArrayPlate technology, which allows researchers to investigate a...

E. coli MDS competent cells.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Using synthetic biology methods, Scarab Genomics made a series of planned, precise deletions to the E. coli K-12 genome, reducing the genome by about 15%. The multiple-deletion series (MDS) strains eliminate...

Free feed water analysis.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the free Thermo Scientific H20 SELECT Water Testing Program. The program analyzes feed water to generate a customized summary and system recommendation based on the quality of...

Protein assay.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NI Protein Assay is a sensitive, colorimetric protein assay that overcomes interference of common laboratory agents present in protein solutions and shows minimal protein-to-protein variation. The NI Protein Assay...

PAR ELISA assay.(Biochemicals & Kits: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Trevigen introduces a highly sensitive, quantitative, and validated assay to measure the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors in cell and tissue lysates for anti-cancer drug screening. These assays provide the opportunity to prospectively identify...

Gel imaging systems.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Carestream Molecular Imaging released two new gel imaging systems to advance its line of Kodak Gel Logic Systems for in vitro applications in life science research laboratories. The Kodak Gel Logic 112 and Kodak Gel Logic 212 Imaging Systems...

ECIS instruments.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Applied BioPhysics has re-engineered its existing line of instrumentation to monitor cells in culture using electrical impedance. The new Electric Cell-substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS) models Z and ZU provide...

Spectral imaging system.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nikon Instruments introduces the AZ100 C1si, a macro confocal microscope system combining stereo and compound microscopes into a hybrid imaging system for imaging of single cells or whole specimens. It offers rapid,...

LC-MS for toxicology screening.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... The Thermo Scientific ToxSpec Analyzer is a complete LC-MS solution for clinical and forensic toxicology-screening laboratories. Using an integrated system of hardware, software, and methodologies, the ToxSpec Analyzer dramatically simplifies...

2D barcode reader.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... MatriCal launched the Scan X 2D, a universal 2D barcode reader that can operate stand alone or in an automated environment. This compact machine is able to operate in temperatures as low as -20[degrees]C, allowing tubes to be read inside an...

Vaccine development.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BTX Model ECM830 Electroporation Generator can be used to transfect in vivo tissues to show active immunization for the treatment of various autoimmune disorders. This technique was found to be a cost-effective...

Syringe pump.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Chemyx Fusion200 is a precision syringe pump that offers infusion and withdraw capability. This system contains an LCD display and an imbedded syringe library with a menu-prompt system. It can be used for applications including ESI sample...

Climatic test chambers.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... BINDER's MKF series climatic test chambers feature improved temperature dynamics up to 5K/ min during heating and cooling. The redesigned series features a newly developed humidification system that injects pressurized steam through a valve...

Gel documentation system.(Instruments & Systems: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Spectronics has unveiled the DigiCAM System for acquiring, viewing, transferring, archiving, and analyzing gel images in a completely digital format. The digital camera output enhances the GeneLine ImageAide gel analysis software, providing...

Thermocouple data logger.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The OM-EL-USB-TC data logger from Omega Engineering measures and stores more than 32,000 temperature readings from either type J, type K, or type T thermocouple that plugs into a miniature female thermocouple...

DLS Plate Reader.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Wyatt Technology's DynaPro Plate Reader dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument can perform DLS measurements on samples within the wells of a well plate without removing the samples or physically introducing any substances into the wells. As...

Cleanroom truck oven.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... No. 970 is a 500[degrees]F (~260[degrees]C) electrically-heated, Class 100 cleanroom oven from Grieve. It is used for heat processings such as sterilizing, depyrogenation, curing, and drying workloads. Workspace of this unit measures 36"W x...

Biological safety cabinets.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A large viewscreen sash opening is now available in new Baker SterilGARD e3 biological safety cabinets. The SterilGARD e3's 12 inch opening accommodates loading and unloading of taller laboratory equipment, while...

Cell culture equipment.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dozens of new products have been added to New Brunswick Scientific's 2009 catalog of advanced equipment for culture growth, detection, and storage. Additions include an entirely new line of C[O.sub.2] incubators for...

Lamps with magnification.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Vision USA introduces the Bryon line of lamps and lamps with magnification. This cool to the touch, 100 watt lamp excepts color correct bulbs, has a heavy duty vinyl coated extra long 24" flex arm that can be direct mounted, or is available...

Valveless dispensers and metering pumps.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Fluid Metering's "OEM" Line offers precision, accuracy, and chemical resistance and are certified under ISO 9001-2000 criteria. FMI dispensers and pumps feature the company's "No Valve," one moving part design. The "OEM" line includes both...

Chromatography columns.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phenomenex added 150 and 250 millimeter lengths to its AXIA chromatography column line. AXIA columns feature a packing and hardware design that eliminates bed collapse in preparative chromatography. Phenomenex media...

Ovens and incubators.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Thermo Scientific Precision general purpose oven and incubator line offers a full range of incubation, heating, and drying applications. Various sizes are available, ranging from entry-level models to...

Multi-spectralband filter radiometer.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... Four-channel multiplexed technology allows Gigahertz-Optik's X1-1 hand-held optometer to simultaneously operate and display multiple detector measurements of the XD-450X 3-Cell Detector series. Each detector is traceably calibrated and...

Cryogenic storage.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wheaton Science Products offers the CryoFile and CryoFile XL cryogenic storage boxes that offer secure cryogenic storage for samples at -196[degrees]C. The new design provides an ID gird numbered from 1-81 that aids...

Circulating baths.(Apparatus & Consumables: Product News)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cole-Parmer introduces the second-generation Polystat immersion circulators, and heated and refrigerated circulating baths with improved control and new tank configurations. Built with strong pumps, robust cooling...