Bioscience Technology articles from February 2003

Bioscience Technology archives from February 2003

Analyze signal transduction "In-Cell".
February 1, 2003... In-Cell Western assays from LI-COR Biosciences, for analyzing signal transduction pathways, were developed exclusively for LI-COR's Odyssey[R] Infrared Imaging System and are used to quantify proteins directly in the cell. The assays are...

Serine protease inhibition kits.
February 1, 2003... Three new kits are offered for the study of inhibition of serine proteases in whole cells. Red FLISP[TM], SR101-FCK; Red FLISP, SR101-LCK; and Green FLISP, FAM-FCK (FLISP is an acronym for fluorescently labeled inhibitors of serine proteases)...

Pipettors feature electronic tip ejection.
February 1, 2003... The electronic tip ejection system of Biohit eLINE[R] pipettors allows users to perform tip removal with just a light touch of a button. Offering 11 easily programmable protocols, the units ensure that virtually all pipetting applications can...

Safety cabinet.
February 1, 2003... LABGARD NU-437 Class II Biological Safety Cabinets offer advancements in cabinet design, cabinet integrity, HEPA filters, safety alarms and performance for improved ergonomics and personnel, product and environmental protection. NuAire, Inc.,...

Multifunction detection platform.
February 1, 2003... Ultra Evolution multifunction detection platform adds fluorescence lifetime microplate measurements to the detection modes of the Tecan US Ultra family (absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, and luminescence)....

Microarray Scanner. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Affymetrix, Inc., offers the fourth generation GeneChip[R] Scanner 3000, a microarray scanner that is about the size of a personal computer. Peak scanning performance is provided for applications including RNA expression and DNA analysis. Data...

Oligonucleotide synthesizer. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... The all-new PolyPlex[R] Synthesizer provides up to 15 reagent positions for high-throughput 96-well plate format oligonucleotide synthesis. Increased capacity allows for unattended 9-hour run cycles (96 60-mers), ideal for producing oligo...

Reusable plastic labware. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... The new KVB reusable plastic labware line features bottles and containers in a range of sizes and styles to meet all storage and transport needs. Graduated labware includes beakers, graduated cylinders, flasks and automatic burettes...

Digital image restoration microscopy. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... The DeltaVision Spectris high resolution, image restoration microscopy system features a fully integrated ergonomic workspace and space efficient design. The system provides real-time imaging capabilities to study dynamic processes within the...

96-well sample prep. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... ZipPlate[TM] Micro-SPE Plate 96-well sample preparation tool is used to perform both in-gel digestion and sample preparation prior to mass spectrometry. Immobilized at the bottom of each well is 300 nanoliters of C18 media. Samples can be...

Antibody purification columns. (Editor's Choice).
February 1, 2003... Vivapure[R] Protein A Mini spin columns are based on an innovative membrane technology. Protein A, a component of the cell wall of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus with high affinity to various immunoglobulins, is coupled to a proprietary...

Water purification system. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Lab water purification systems conveniently, economically and reliably produce Type I reagent grade water directly from ordinary tap water, as well as from pretreated water. Most of the systems can operate for up to one year before replacing...

Robotic Liquid Handling. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Xiril Robotic Liquid Handling System features a robotic hand, 1 to 4 tips per arm, up to two arms, liquid level detection with standard disposable tips, and an internal Windows-based computer. Other features include barcode reading and the...

CCD camera. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The Cascade:512F is an "on-chip multiplication gain" imaging system using dual-readout amplifiers to ensure system performance in applications that demand sensitivity as well as those requiring dynamic range. This low-noise, impact-ionization...

Sample prep column kit. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Versalinx[TM] proteomics sample prep spin column kit, based upon a small molecule, synthetic affinity chemistry, purifies proteins in less than two hours. With high binding capacity, these new kits exhibit low non-specific binding, even with...

IL-16 Antibody Pair. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Matched Antibody Pair is offered for Human IL-16 ELISA assay development. A lab qualified capture antibody and an HRP or biotin labeled tracer antibody are provided. Researchers can use the antibody pair to develop an economical ELISA with...

Gel analysis workstation. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... FOTO/Analyst[R] Luminary delivers high quality digital photographs of chemiluminescent Southern, Western and Northern blots, Petri plates, TLC plates, and various fluorescent samples. A cooled CCD camera combined with the light-tight Luminary...

p38 MAPK and ERK1/2 phospho-specific antibodies. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Two new phospho-specific antibodies to p38 MAPK (T180/Y182) and ERK1/2 (T202/Y204) have been screened for Western blot and immunofluorescence microscopy, and for flow cytometry. These antibodies can be used to detect activation of the Ras-MAPK...

Evaporative light scattering detector. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The ELSD 800 evaporative light scattering detector provides universal response and those a close representation of sample mass, making quantification accurate when standards are not available. It can be used in parallel with mass spec to obtain...

Circulator. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Benchtop refrigerated and heating circulator F25-MD has a temperature range from -25 to +200 C. It features full range cooling and 350 watts of cooling power combined in a 4-liter bath tank and 1000 watts of heating power. The 15 lpm flow and 5...

Gene cloning and expression profiling. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... OriGene[R] has developed proprietary technologies for high-throughput gene cloning (Rapid-Screen[TM]) and gene expression profiling (Rapid-Scan[TM]) and has recently released a collection of 10,000 non-amplified human full-length genes. OriGene...

Microplate conveyor. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The HTS Conveyor System features a low profile while still providing full-featured functionality and maximizing throughput screening. The Quickdraw Brand Conveyor System allows for variable speed and bi-directional transport of microplates in...

Multi-Mode Plate Reader. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The affinity Multi-Mode Plate Reader offers CCD-based parallel measurement that provides sensitivity and throughput for 96-, 384-, and 1536-well plates in fluorescence polarization, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence resonance energy...

RNA Amplification Kit. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... RiboAmp[TM] HS RNA Amplification Kits facilitate amplification of RNA from as few as ten cells. RNA samples are amplified up to ten-million fold in two amplifications, enabling microarray hybridization experiments from as little as 100 pg of...

D-dimer assay. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Simplify[TM] D-dimer immunochromatographic test procedure broadens the American Diagnostica range of products for detection and measurement of D-dimers. D-dimer are a beneficial diagnostic tool in the assessment of venous thromboembolism (VTE),...

Microarray informatics platform. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... ArrayInformatics[R] software automates data flow from SpotArray[TM] 24 or SpotArray 72 microarray printers and the ScanArray[R] Express family of microarray scanners. It streamlines the microarray production and analysis process and enables...

Incubators. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... With forced air convection and a temperature range of 99.9 C, Friocell incubators allow exact incubation processes for both variation and deviation. The units offer exact climate control, short recovery times and a cooling system that prevents...

Multi-channel reservoirs. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Eight- and 12-channel reservoir troughs minimizes dead volume while adding standards, wash rinses or reagents in high-throughput clean-ups. The V-bottom design has a 22 [micro]1 residual volume. The 8-channel trough, made from high impact...

Gene expression profiling applications. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... High-precision gene expression profiling application for Sequenom's MassARRAY[TM] platform combines a standard MassARRAY system with the recently introduced Quantitative Gene Analysis product, enabling precise, high-throughput analysis....

Relational management database. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The latest version of StructureBank[R] offers a non-redundant collection of high-resolution protein structures with minimal structural or sequence gaps representing a comprehensive set of fold classes derived from the Protein Data Bank (PDB;...

Micro sample prep tool. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... EZ-Diamond Micro Plane attaches directly to the objective of a microscope. Its class IIa diamond blade is used to shave or plane micro thin layers off the surface of a sample. The planed-off surface can then be removed and further analyzed. In...

Lung Cancer Array and Inflammation Arrays. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Lung Cancer Array and Inflammation Array is available to be used with the Metrigenex MGX 4D Array System. MGX 4D Lung Cancer Array contains 192 elements. Of these, 160 elements represent 80 unique lung cancer specific genes. Gene selection is...

Gene therapy device. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The use of the TheraCyte[R] implantable device offers a solution for issues associated with gene therapy. The vascularizing membrane of the device permits continuous delivery of therapeutic product, leading to improved and prolonged expression....

Drug Discovery Solutions. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The company has launched two solutions to help pharmaceutical companies get new medications to market faster: SAS[R] Scientific Discovery Solutions and SAS Drug Development 2.0. Scientific Discovery Solutions lets pharmaceutical and...

Vacuum filtration. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... TPP FILTERMAX vacuum filtration system has a square format that uses 20 percent less storage space than similar volume circular brands. The vacuum system also offers the lowest protein binding membrane, so there is less likelihood of removing...

Proteomic Power Supply. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... The EC PRO6000 Proteomic Power Supply features 6000V output, microamp display, 1 mA current limiting ability, and linear voltage ramping. Designed for IEF applications, it runs electrophoretic applications such as PAGE and sequencing, and does...

Enzyme blend. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Expand High FidelityPLUS PCR System is an enzyme blend that increases yields from small template quantifies, achieves six-fold higher fidelity than with Taq, and avoids false positives by incorporating dUTP for prevention of carryover...

NMR System. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Avance[TM] 900 MHz NMR System features UltraStabilized[TM] sub-cooled magnet technology, allowing stable operation at temperatures of approximately 2K. High dispersion and sensitivity facilitate protein structure analysis. Bruker BioSpin Corp.,...

Submicron Particle Analyzer. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... N5 Submicron Particle Size Analyzer, with new higher power laser, allows the analysis of samples in the size range from 3 nm to 3 m, which are difficult to measure due to their weak scattering nature. PCS control software offers an array of...

Basement Membrane Extract. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Cultrex[TM] Basement Membrane Extract, a soluble basement membrane extract of the Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) tumor, gels at 37 C to form a reconstituted basement membrane. The major components of Cultrex include laminin I, collagen IV,...

UV resistant pipette. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Nichipet EX features a UV resistant polymer body and is available in 8 capacities from 0.1-2 [micro]1 to 1-10 [micro]1. The units can be autoclaved and have an ergonomic design. Nichiryo America, Inc., Flanders, NJ. 877-548-6667; nichiryo.com...

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Biodecontamination. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide VHP 100P, a small, portable unit, withstands repeated loading, unloading, transport, and repositioning. Benefits include short cycle times, easy validation, excellent material compatibility, no residuals, and...

Fully automatic plate reader. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... Stat Fax[R] 3200 fully automatic microplate reader is equipped with bichromatic optics. The standard model includes four filters; six filters are available optionally. On-board data reduction calculations include regressions, curve fitting and...

Multifunction detection platform. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... Ultra Evolution multifunctional detection platform adds fluorescence lifetime microplate measurements, to detection modes including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, and luminescence. This instrument supports a wide...

Visible Plate Reader. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... Biotrak[TM] Visible Plate Reader is a single-channel 96-well visible instrument with an integrated color display. Pre-programmed with plate set-up, standard curve, and analysis software for all Biotrak assays with a colorimetric end point, the...

Multi-detection readers. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... The Tecan multi-detection reader family has added the GENios Plus. Based on original GENios readers, the new unit offers enhanced fluorescence sensitivity through high-quality quartz fibers, UV fluorescence and the ability to read plates having...

HTRF Reader. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... RUBY star Homogenous Time-Resolved Fluorescence (HTRF) Microplate Reader is dedicated to HTS applications. The RUBY star features a pulsed laser for high-energy excitation at 337 nm and simultaneous detection at 620 nm and 665 nm. BMG...

Microplate Luminometer. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... Orion II Microplate Luminometer combines automatic, high-precision reagent injectors, optional temperature control, and intuitive Windows software. The luminometer is available with up to four reagent injectors and offers three different plate...

Fluorescence reader. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... SpectraMax[R] Gemini EM fluorescence microplate reader is a fast and flexible, top/bottom reading fluorometer for solution-and cell-based assays. Scanning monochromator-based optics reduce methods optimization time, improve sensitivity, and...

ELISA processing system. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... DSX automated 4-plate ELISA processing system performs multiple assays per plate. The system can run virtually any plate assay, and can be easily incorporated into day-to-day operations to run a wide range of tests. Applications include...

Microplate Luminometers. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... The Turner BioSystems luminometer line offers two systems. The GloRunner, for chemiluminescent immunoassays, is fast, linear across 8 decades, and affordable. Excel-based interface makes learning the instrument easy. For gene expression using...

Multilabel reader. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... The Chameleon, a compact and versatile 96-well multilabel microplate reader available, provides liquid scintillation counting, luminescence, absorbance and fluorescence (including fluorescence intensity and time-resolved fluorescence) detection...

Microplate spectrophotometer. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... PowerWave[TM] XS spectrophotometer offers tunable wavelength selection from 200 to 999 nm in 1 nm increments. Microplates having from 6 to 384 wells are accommodated, BioTek Instruments, Inc., Winooski, VT. 888-451-5171; biotek.com * Write...

Spectrophotometer. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... The Thermo Labsystems Multiskan[R] Spectrum provides a spectrophotometer and a microplate reader in one compact unit. The system can make quick absorbance measurements in a cuvette between the cycles of a Microtiter[R] plate enzyme kinetics...

Multiwell Raman. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... Raman Multiwell Analyzer utilizes a standard Jobin Yvon LabRam equipped with a motorized stage. Software combines with an advanced autofocus feature to allow rapid analysis of both liquids and solids in multiwell plates and microarrays without...

Reader supports parallel processing. (Microplate Readers).
February 1, 2003... Next generation M-SERIES[TM] 384 Analyzer from IGEN International uses proprietary ORIGEN[R] technology offers multiple channels for parallel processing of ORIGEN assays, support for 96 and 384 well formats, a small footprint, and software that...

Self-contained glove box. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Class III Glovebox and Filtration Unit provides a self-contained system for the safe handling of hazardous materials. Sample analysis and preparation can be carried out while protecting personnel and the environment from unknown chemical and...

Fume hoods for critical applications. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... The Baker Company's ChemGARD[R] and ChemGARD[R]-RI (radioisotope) fume hoods carry the UL Classification for electrical and personal protection. The units incorporate a continuous flow bypass system with a combination horizontal/vertical sash...

Class II safety cabinets. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Class II Heraeus[R] HERAsafe[R] KS safety cabinets feature a slanted front window and a rear-cabinet-wall eye-level display that allows parameter and operating functions to be conveniently monitored from a seated position. The information...

Safety Enclosures. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Ductless Streamline Safety Enclosures protect operators from fumes and particle hazards. High quality prefilter and HEPA filters that are 99.999% efficient for 0.3 micron particles provide better than class 100 clean air. Filters are tested to...

ADA fume hoods. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 933. PLAS--LABS, Incorporated has introduced the Eliminator fume hood to their line of laboratory equipment. Designed for the laboratory and chemical industry, the ADA hoods are available with short lead times for "rush jobs" as...

Biosafety cabinet. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... The Jouan MSC.12 Class II, Type A/B3 biosafety cabinet protects operator and product. Certified by NSF, the cabinet features painted interior workspace walls that eliminate glare. A polyester coating on the interior is corrosion resistant, and...

Ductless filtering fume hoods. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Erlab, with over 30 years of experience in carbon filtration technology, offers Captair ductless filtering fume hoods, which comply with all safety standards. The company's in-house chemistry team reviews client procedures and supplies an...

Biological safety cabinet. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... LABGARD NU-437 Class II Biological Safety Cabinets offer new ergonomic features including a comfortable non-metal armrest, reduced glare through a recessed window, added leg room, non-obstructive viewing, better lighting, less reach to work...

Safety cabinets. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Purifier[R] Delta[TM] Series Safety Cabinets provide personnel, product and environmental protection and are suitable for work with agents that require Biosafety level 1, 2 or 3 containment. These Class II Type A2 cabinets have an exclusive...

Laminar flow clean benches. (Fume Hoods).
February 1, 2003... Series 412 Vertical Laminar Clean Benches create a freestanding, ultra-clean mini environment. Available in a variety of sizes and styles, systems can range from vertical flow benches with open interiors to exhausting clean benches with wet...

Ceramic piston pump. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 3933. Fluid Metering, Incorporated exhibits the Model RO CeramPump[R] for fluid dispensing and metering. The fixed displacement pump utilizes one moving part, a unique rotating/oscillating ceramic piston, to accomplish all fluid...

Hybridization incubator. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 4647. The Techne Hybrigene is a, compact, stackable hybridization incubator that provides accurate and uniform temperatures. It holds up to 16 mini and 4 large glass tubes and will stack up to 3 hybridizers, saving on laboratory...

Inventory system reporting modules. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 4032. ChemSW, Inc. will demonstrate two new modules for its CISPro CIS Chemical Inventory System[R] at Pittcon 2003. The new capabilitiles help users meet evolving Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS) reporting...

Stability information management system. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 3451. Beckman Coulter, Incorporated will introduce a new LabManager iLIMS[TM] Stability System at Pittcon 2003. The software module monitors, tracks and documents product stability testing data and is easily integrated with...

Fraction collector. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 4469. The BioFrac fraction collector is a reliable, versatile, easy-to-use instrument uniquely suited for microplate-based collection. The ability to hold a wide variety of microplate formats and to perform sample collection by...

Etched silicon tubing. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 3844. Watson-Marlow Bredel will present PumpSil[TM], the latest addition to its Sci-Q platinum cured silicon tubing series. The tubing features Laser-Traceability, a tracing system that provides laser etching of the part number,...

EMT fittings and tubing system. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 614. Asahi/America, Incorporated will exhibit an EMT fitting and tubing system. The system is comprised of corrosion-resistant tubing, fittings, valves, flare tools and flow meters suited specifically for high purity applications....

Compact centrifuge. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 2232. Eppendorf centrifuge Model 5702 has a 12.5 x 16 inch footprint, a capacity of 30 x 10 ml blood tubes or 20 x 15 ml conical tubes for routine blood and cell culture applications. With a choice of rotors, all types of round...

Class II safety cabinets. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 468. Class II Heraeus[R] HERAsafe[R] KS safety cabinets feature a slanted front window and a rear-cabinet-wall eye-level display that allows parameter and operating functions to be conveniently monitored from a seated position....

Analytical columns. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 1524. Omnifit will be showing a new range of liquid chromatography columns for bioseparations and other analytical and semi-preparative laboratory applications. The columns are equipped with all fittings needed for use. They can...

Mammalian cell counter. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 2732. Counting mammalian cells in under a minute, the NucleoCounter[TM] uses patented fluorescence technology and disposable cartridges pre-filled with nuclei-staining dye to sample and analyze cell counts. The system directly...

Grinders, sieving equipment. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 2104. Retsch will display a new line grinders and sieving equipment for quality control and R&D applications. Customers from the biotechnological field will be able to get information on the proven Mixer Mill MM 301 and its...

GPC/multi detector software. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 671. Features have been added to Cirrus[TM]M software, for capability in GPC and multi-detection. Included in v2.0 is the Data Reviewer modules for post analysis reviewing and reporting of chromatograms and calculated results....

Universal centrifuge. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 2005. Universal 32/32R benchtop centrifuge utilizes a wide array of rotor selections and affords the user the ability to process a multitude of tubes, from microliter tubes to 100 ml bottles to microtiter plates. Utilizing a...

Ceramic materials for microarray slides. (Pittcon Preview).
February 1, 2003... Pittcon Booth 2052. Morgan Advanced Ceramics introduces an extensive range of ceramic materials and coatings for microarray slides. Chemical inert, resistant to protein binding, and with desirable optical properties, the ceramic materials and...

Laboratory freezer To -85 C. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Model U85-25 laboratory freezer is used for medical research, biological storage, and preserving tissue. The cabinet is all stainless steel construction with a counter-balanced lid. An indicating temperature control provides an adjustable...

Fluorescent-labeled oligonucleotides. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... An agreement with LI-COR, Inc., enables Thermo Hybaid to supply oligos labeled with LI-COR dyes IRDye[TM] 700 and IRDye[TM] 800. An agreement with Biosearch Technologies, Inc., allows Thermo Hybaid to supply double-labeled probes with Black...

Bioreactors. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... BioBundle[TM] bioreactorsare offered in 1-, 3-, 7- and 15-liter capacites for microbial or cell culture applications. These complete fermentation systems are prepackaged with an autoclavable glass bioreactor, sensors, controller, pumps,...