Bioscience Technology articles from January 2003

Bioscience Technology archives from January 2003

Thaw and culture neuronal cells.
January 1, 2003... QBM Cell Science frozen neuronal cells can be simply thawed and cultured and provide reliable high quality, high yield cultures of disassociated primary neurons. The ready-to-use-neurons reduce animal use, express characteristic neuronal cell...

Personal-size freezer.
January 1, 2003... MDF-U51VA Personal Series In-Lab[TM] ultra-low temperature freezer features patented V.I.P. (Vacuum Insulated Panel) Insulation Technology, which maximizes storage space in a given lab footprint. SANYO Silencing Technology results in quiet...

Thermal cycler/ fluorescence detector.
January 1, 2003... The MJ Research Opticon[R] 2 system combines the thermal and gradient capability of a 96-well DNA Engine[TM] thermal cycler with an innovative optical detector. Dual-channel detection of emitted fluorescence over a broad dynamic range makes the...

Progressive-scan CCD.
January 1, 2003... The ORCA II-ER camera features the ER-150 CCD chip, delivers progressive-scan readout, has no mechanical shutter, and offers 6.45 [micro]m pixel resolution in a 1344 x 1024 format. Quantum efficiency is 350-850 nm. The camera provides rapid...

ATCC cell lines, reagents.
January 1, 2003... ATCC cell line collection includes human, mouse, and other animal lines; normal cells; and cancer cell lines from both primary and metastatic sites. Comprehensive lines offered include hybridomas, hybridoma fusion partners, retroviral packaging...

Tetramers quantitate T cells. (Editor's Choice).
January 1, 2003... Beckman Coulter, Incorporated has introduced a new class of MHC Tetramers which detect and quantitate the T cells that influence many autoimmune diseases. Class II iTAg[TM] MHC Tetramers measure the activity of antigen-specific CD4 T cells,...

Plate labeler enables clear identification. (Editor's Choice).
January 1, 2003... Modern screening systems can run up to 300,000 samples a day. Clear identification of microplates is therefore an absolute must in the HTS laboratory. The CyBi[TM]-Print vario labels up to 240 microplates per hour quickly and reliably--with...

PET Roller Bottles. (Editor's Choice).
January 1, 2003... CellMaster[TM] PET Roller BoUles are offered for both robotic handling and manual procedures. These sterile, non-treated roller bottles are suited for suspension cell culture applications. They are available in 2 sizes; 850 [cm.sup.2] and 1700...

Research cameras. (Editor's Choice).
January 1, 2003... Diagnostic Instruments offers three new camera models for 2003. The SPOT INSIGHT[TM] (pictured) 3-Shot Color Camera provides excellent imaging for both brightfield and bright fluorescence microscopy. With 6 megapixel sampling achieved by...

Proteomic power supply. (Editor's Choice).
January 1, 2003... Thermo EC's new EC PRO6000 can run both 1st dimension and 2nd dimension gels. The stand-alone unit offers the combined features of 6000V output, microamp display, 1 mA current limiting ability, and linear voltage ramping that are designed for...

Protein samples. (Editor's Choice).
January 1, 2003... Protea Biosciences offers an extensive line of highly-characterized total protein samples. including tumor and matched normals, isolated from an extensive archive of fresh-frozen tissue and serum samples. H&E images are provided on the source...

Stainless homogenizer generator. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... PRO Scientific MULTI-GEN 7[R] series rotor stator generators are available in a package of twenty-four (24) 7 mm units at approximately the cost of a regular rotor stator generator. The generators quickly attach to the motor unit by means of a...

Gene expression analysis tool. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Vector Xpression[TM] software, for analysis of microarray gene expression data, features a data import wizard. Data analysis capabilities include normalization, filtering, sorting, clustering, profiling, differential gene expression and...

Plastic Human 12K array. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The Atlas[TM] Plastic Human 12K Micro array contains sequences from nearly 12,000 genes printed in duplicate on a plastic support surface. Like nylon arrays, these plastic microarrays require no special equipment for imaging; like glass arrays,...

Plate/slide workstation. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Hyprep[TM]Plus robotic workstation provides walk-away operation. Diluters allow micro- sampling from 1 [micro]l to 1000 [micro]l and are gravimetrically calibrated. Multitest[TM] software is capable of processing various types of dilutions...

Transfection Reagents. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... TransIT[R]-Neural Transfection Reagent is optimized for high efficiency delivery of plasmid in a variety of neuronal cell lines, including C6, Daoy and Neuro-2a. A second product, TransIT-TKO[R] Transfection Reagent, is a state-of-the-art siRNA...

Ultracentrifuge System. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Optima[TM] L-XP Ultracentrifuge System features Optima eXPert[TM] software that eliminates the need for multiple runs by ensuring that the desired separation is optimized at the outset. The system is offered for sample preparation and the...

Nucleic acid purification. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... VERSAPURE[TM] 1000 purifies nucleic acid from small samples (50-300 [micro]l). Various input and output formats can be selected, as can a range of hydration volumes on a per sample basis. Batches smaller than 96 samples can be processed. In...

High-throughput imaging of drug activity at cell level. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... IN Cell Analyzer 3000 sub-cellular analysis system is a sensitive imaging tool that uses a laser-based, confocal imaging system with three high-speed CCD cameras to enable high-throughput and high-content testing of drug compounds. Image...

Disposable Automation Reservoirs. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Based on the current 96-channel V-bottom offering, Deep-well 96-channel and 384-channel Disposable Automation Reservoirs are now available. The polypropylene reservoirs share the same dimensions as industry standard microplates, allowing them...

Cycle Sequencing Kits. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Two new versions of the BigDye[R] Terminator Cycle Sequencing Kit increase productivity and improve data quality for DNA sequencing applications. Version 3.1 of the kit is offered for the majority of applications, including de novo sequencing...

96-well filter plates. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... BioDOT 96 well filter plates are available in 300 [micro]l, 400 [micro]l and 800 [micro]l formats with short or long drip directors. The design allows for flexibility in the choice of membrane and eliminates well-to-well migration. Made of...

Antibodies to amyloids and neurofibrillary tangles. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Antibodies to beta amyloid, amyloid precursor protein and neurofibrillary tangles are available. Three monoclonal antibodies are available to beta amyloid. Clone 4G8 is reactive to amino acid (a.a.) residues 17-24. Clone 1E11 is reactive to...

HAMA Blocking Reagent. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... HAMACON[TM] Mouse Antibody Blocking Reagent has application in a variety of assay formats. This reagent is used at a much lower concentration than its predecessor to achieve the same blocking efficiency, minimizing or eliminating serum matrix...

Microplate Orbital Shaker. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... New HT-91000 Microplate Orbital Shaker offers 1 mm orbital shaking motion with electronic control for a single microplate. Features include standard SBS wellplate footprint, 60 to 3500 rpm, 0 to 120 F temperate range, and nickel-plated aluminum...

Reconstituted basement membrane preparation. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... EC Matrix Solution is a reconstituted basement membrane preparation derived from the EHS mouse sarcoma. The matrix supports the growth and differentiation of a variety of cell types including tube formation by mouse epithelial cells. It is also...

Large capacity glassware washers. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Heinicke Cleaning Systems, manufactured by Hotpack, offers a complete line of large capacity washers for laboratory applications. The insulated chamber is constructed from high-grade, corrosion resistant, 316L-stainless steel. Independent wash...

IQ[TM] Technology: a universal, homogeneous platform for high throughput kinase and phosphatase screening.(developed by Pierce )
January 1, 2003... Pierce has developed the IQ[TM] Assay Platform, a homogeneous assay format for determination of protein kinase or phosphatase activity. IQ[TM] Technology is based on the ability of a patent pending iron-containing compound to quench the...

Three-dimensional imaging system. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... ApoTome 3D imaging system, for contrast enhancement in fluorescence microscopy, is based on innovative grid projection techniques using HBO light source. Classical challenges in capturing optical sections in 2D and 3D fluorescence imaging,...

Cell-Based Screening System. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... Discovery-1[TM] Cell Based Screening System is dedicated to rapid automated imaging and image analysis, leverages the power of fluorescent dyes and proteins to show subtle biochemical changes within living cells, and is optimized for use in...

Image analysis drivers for microscope cameras. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... Optronics and Jenoptik, leading manufacturers of digital imaging cameras for microscopy, announced the release of Media Cybernetics Image-Pro Plus drivers for their MicroFire and C14 high resolution microscope cameras. Both cameras can now...

New objective for Nikon Physiostation microscope. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The new Nikon Instruments Fluor 20x Water Dipping objective is used exclusively on the Eclipse E600FN "PhysioStation" upright-focusing nosepiece research microscope. The CFI Fluor 20x Water Dipping Objective is part of a set of objectives...

Image restoration microscopy system. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... DeltaVision[R] Spectris microscopy system integrates stage and filter positioning, fluorescence optics, and high-powered deconvolution software. Optimized illumination and CCD-based detection is employed to measure the maximum amount of the...

Colony counter/image analyzer. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... Sorcerer video camera based colony counter/image analyzer and compact plate viewer provides fast and accurate count and size distribution data. The system is fully compliant with the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Final rule on Electronic Records &...

Lab Microscope with wide-, flat-field optics. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The M5 Infinity Laboratory Microscope features 10x/20 High Point Plan eyepieces on a super-wide 30 mm eye tube offer an extremely broad field of view. Ample room is provided for users who wear eyeglasses. The M5 includes anti-mold coated 4x,...

Infrared microscope. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... HELIOS[TM] compact infrared microscope provides crystal clear sample visualization and infrared analysis using attenuated total reflection (ATR), external reflection, diffuse reflection, or reflectance absorption. The HELIOS is suitable for use...

VWR Vista Vision Microscope. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... VWR Vista Vision Microscopes offer a comprehensive portfolio of optical instruments designed to meet wide ranging needs. Ideal for diagnostic microscopy, they provide optical clarity and ergonomic design. Upright transmitted light microscopes...

Objective turret. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The Leica Fluo Combi makes it possible to outfit every Leica MZ FLIII stereomicroscope with high resolution or Plan Apo compound objectives. Simultaneously switch between various 3_D stereo objectives and high-magnification compound lenses for...

Digital still camera. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The iCY-shot[TM] DXC-S500 5.1 megapixel (4.9 effective pixels) cooled-CCD still digital camera is optimized for color microscopy imaging. It provides imaging for microscope users in neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, drug discovery,...

Inverted research microscope. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The IX71 inverted research microscope is designed for advanced live cell applications. It features a modular frame and optical design that provides nine access ports for multiple input and output devices, making the system ready for...

Programmable stage. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... Prior Scientific offers a new programmable H107 motorized stage specifically for the Olympus IX81 inverted microscope. The stage provides resolution down to 0.40 microns and repeatability to [+ or -] 1.0 micron. It can be upgraded with linear...

Progressive-scan CCD. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The ORCA II-ER camera features the ER-150 CCD chip, delivers progressive-scan readout, has no mechanical shutter, and offers 6.45 [micro]m pixel resolution in a 1344 x 1024 format. Quantum efficiency is 350-850 nm. The camera provides rapid...

Image database software. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... Image Central Version 3.1 is a user-definable image database software package, which has been designed specifically to handle images as the most critical element. Image Central v3.1 enables the user to rapidly acquire, retrieve, sort, query,...

Scanning Probe Microscope. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... The Digital Instruments MultiMode[TM] PicoForce System combines innovative, force-measurement features and proven Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) technology to bring unprecedented accuracy, flexibility, and repeatability to molecular biology....

Plate image acquisition. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... VayTek's most recent product is for well plate scanning (24, 48, 96, 384, 1536 wells and custom sizes). PlateScan is fully integrated into VolumeScan. It includes autofocus, montaging for higher magnification lenses, single image composites of...

Field microscope kit. (Microscopy).
January 1, 2003... Complete kit includes two Richardson field microscopes, a Nikon digital camera, an assortment of objectives, eyepieces, an adapter, a lamp, tools, supplies and support equipment, and is offered for professional field investigators, scientists,...

Mega-pixel color microscope camera. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The Jenoptik C-10 color Firewire digital camera is offered for scientific imaging applications. The 12-bit color camera offers 3.2 million pixels and an easy to use Twain interface that provides total camera control through popular third party...

Curve fitting in Excel. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... XLfit 3 from IDBS is a new software add-in for Microsoft Excel. It enables automated curve fitting, statistical analysis and results presentation within the familiar Excel environment. The application offers over 70 predefined linear and...

Antibody Purification Kits. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Montage Antibody Purification Kits with PROSEP-A and PROSEP-G media are available for antibody purification by centrifugation. The kits include ready-to-use Montage Spin Columns prepacked with immobilized protein A or G media for antibody...

Boated diamond knife. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The Histo-Jumbo boated diamond knife enables sections to be picked-up without breakage. It can produce section ribbons from 0.5 - 2 microns without any loss or folding. It allows for up to 20 sections per ribbon with multiple ribbons on one...

Fungal glucan detection kits. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The cell walls of many fungi contain significant levels of (1R3)-[beta]-D glucan, which is shed into the environment. The presence of this glucan can be used as an indicator of fungal contamination in culture and reagents. The kits contain a...

Microcentrifuge system. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The EZ-8 sample handling system includes EZ-8 strip tubes and the EZ-8 Microcentrifuge. The strip tube consists of eight 1.5 ml tubes in a strip format for easier handling and manipulation. The one-piece cap seals each tube individually and...

Environmental Monitoring and Access Control System. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Centron Environmental Monitoring and Access Control System offers centralized alarm notification and data collection for critical refrigerators, freezers, incubators, LN2 storage, stability chambers, and animal rooms. The output control feature...

Prevent and monitor Formaldehyde exposure. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... KemSure[TM] Formaldehyde (formalin) Spill Kit absorbs and neutralizes spill emergencies in accordance with 29 CFR [section] 1910.1048 (j) (2), eliminating hazardous disposal fees. The Formaldehyde Powder Neutralizer reduces formaldehyde...

Anti-CD49b antibody. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... DX5 monoclonal antibody is used for the detection of NK cells in all strains of mice. Recent work has shown that the DX5 antibody binds to murine CD49b ([[alpha].sub.2] integrin chain). This molecule is a 160 kDa integrai membrane protein,...

Cancer siRNA Oligo Set. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Cancer siRNA Oligo Set includes 2 siRNAs to each of 139 clinically and scientifically relevant cancer genes. Each siRNA has been designed to maximize gene-silencing potential. It provides a method by which a large number of cancer-related genes...

Sequence mining software. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Radia for High Throughput Sequencing Analysis (HTSA), is a software application for mining large amounts of sequence data. It addresses the challenge of target identification and validation, and provides workflow management technology that...

Formatted HMIS reports. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Two modules have been introduced for the CISPro CIS Chemical Inventory System[R] to help users meet evolving Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS) reporting requirements. The software modules produce accurate documents formatted to meet...

Microarray analysis software. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Array-Pro Analyzer microarray analysis software v4.5 features pixel-by-pixel cross-correlation method to segment signal, background, and artifact pixel populations; normalization using Loess best-fit; and an equation editor to build practically...

Diode-laser systems. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The 56 ICS 222 CleanBeam[TM] series of compact, violet diode-laser systems provide output at 405 or 440 nm. Systems are available with up to 6 mW of output at 405 nm or 1 mW of output at 440 nm. They provide optical performance by delivering a...

Mini Plasmid Prep Kit. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... The 6 Minute UltraClean[TM] Mini Plasmid Prep Kit is based on alkaline lysis with a neutralizer that condenses the SDS precipitate into a tight pellet; filtering is unnecessary. The plasmid DNA is then bound directly to a silica membrane...

Redefining comparative sequencing using high-density oligonucleotide Arrays. (Tools & Techniques).
January 1, 2003... The first draft of the Human Genome was a monumental event in the history of science and its completion launched a whole new era in genetic research. The availability of a draft sequence for all human genes enables scientists to identify genes...

ATCC cell lines, reagents. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... ATCC cell line collection includes human, mouse, and other animal lines; normal cells; and cancer cell lines from both primary and metastatic sites. Comprehensive lines offered include hybridomas, hybridoma fusion partners, retroviral packaging...

Hollow Fiber Culture. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... FiberCell's SOLO Hollow Fiber Cell Culture System is a closed continuous flow bioreactor that can cost-effectively achieve cell densities over [10.sup.8] ml and produce 100 mg to 2 grams of protein. Various molecular weight cut-off (MWCO)...

Extracellular matrix proteins. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Cultrex[TM] Basement Membrane Extract is purified from EHS tumor following a method that results in a consistent protein concentration range, lot after lot, with each lot being tested for in vitro angiogenesis as well as endothelial cell tube...

Mammalian cell counter. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Accurately counting mammalian cells in under a minute, the NucleoCounter[TM] uses patented fluorescence technology and disposable cartridges pre-filled with a nuclei-staining dye to sample and analyze cell counts. The compact system is easy to...

Cell culture system. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... The Biostat[R] I is a modular, research-oriented bioprocess system capable of single or twin Univessel[R] operation. Univessels for cell culture are available in 1L, 2L, 5L, and 10L capacities. For cell culture applications, exclusive flow gas...

Tissue culture labware. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Greiner Bio-One's tissue culture family includes CellStar[R] dishes, flasks and plates and CellMaster[R] roller bottles, treated for cell attachment and manufactured from virgin polystyrene for optical clarity. Filter caps, with a new advanced...

Gas control for incubator/shaker. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... New plug-in unit for KUEHNER Incubation Shaker Cabinets Type ISF-4-W and Stacking Shakers Type ISF-1 controls the gassing of C[O.sub.2] with a non-dispersive infrared system in a measuring range from 1-20 percent. Animal cell cultures have been...

Water-jacketed C[O.sub.2] incubator. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Jouan IG 650, water-jacketed, 5.4 cubic foot, benchtop incubator is equipped for total environmental control. Sensors and digital systems are provided to control temperature, relative humidity, and C[O.sub.2]. An infrared sensor is used to...

Specialized tissue cell culture products. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Midwest Scientific and Techno Plastic Products AG have partnered to provide tissue cell culture products, including flasks, dishes, plates, tube/flasks, vacuum filtration system, pipettes, syringe filters, centrifuge tubes and ELISA plates. TPP...

Benchtop chilling/heating incubators. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... EchoTherm[TM] Models IN30, IN35, IN40 and IN45 convection chilling/heating incubators, offered for benchtop use in any laboratory, feature PID temperature control to 0.1 C over a 4.0 to 70.0 C range, digital display, count down timer with...

High capacity rotor. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Labnet International's swing out rotor increases sample capacity of Hermle Z400 and Z383 series centrifuges. This four-bucket rotor utilizes a variety of polypropylene carriers to accommodate tubes from 5 to 500 ml, and can be used to...

Cell Viability Analyzer. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... The Vi-CELL[TM] Cell Viability Analyzer automates the widely-accepted Trypan Blue cell viability tissue culture protocol, quantifying more cells than the manual process, for increased statistical reliability. Results are obtained in minutes....

Safety cabinets, incubators. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... NuAire Class II biological safety cabinets offer maximum personnel, product and environmental protection. Product features include the HEPEX[TM] zero leak airflow system, true laminar airflow, ergonomic design and advanced safety features....

Conditioned media. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... ORIGEN[R] Hybridoma Cloning Factor (HCF), a hybridoma growth media supplement enriched with IL-6, replaces feeder layers or other conditioned media and growth factors used in hybridoma production. HCF increases the yield of hybridomas surviving...

Scalable bioreactors. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Cell Optimizer and Mini Pilot Plant bioreactor systems enable automated control of optimum operating parameters over culture volumes ranging from 250 ml to 45 liters. Ideal growth conditions can be quickly and efficiently determined and...

Memmert incubators. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Memmert BE and BP series incubators achieve precise temperature control from +5 C above ambient up to 70 C. Double doors and gentle, all-around heating create ideal conditions for homogeneous incubation temperatures. Available in sizes from 1.1...

Sealed cell growth environment. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... OptiCell[R] sealed cell environment allows researchers to culture, observe, monitor, analyze, and transport cells. One OptiCell frame has the same footprint as a 96-well plate and is 6 mm thick. Each OptiCell has two 50 [cm.sub.2] optically...

Human Neutrophil Defensins 1-3 ELISA assay. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Human neutrophil defensins (alpha-defensins) belong together with the [beta]-defensins in the multi membrane families of cationic trisulfide-containing (microbiocidal) peptides. They exert their microbiocidal activity by permeating the membrane...

Cell culture dish. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... SUREGrip 100 x 20 mm cell culture dish features a raised ring around its circumference to provide a secure grip of both dish and lid. Embossed arrows orient the lid to the dish for precise cell site observation. The design is available on Petri...

Hollow fiber cartridge/pump system. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... The FiberCell[TM] Quartet Pump features four independently controlled pumping stations that will accommodate up to four cartridges simultaneously (four small, four medium or two large cartridges). Each pump head can be set for optimal flow...

C[O.sub.2] incubator. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... Next generation Heraeus[R] HERAcell[R] 240 C[O.sub.2] Incubator from Kendro Laboratory Products is equipped with a patented, auto-zero self-balancing C[O.sub.2] control system and a new water-level alarm system. An IR C[O.sub.2] sensor, and a...

Serum-free cell culture. (Cell Culture).
January 1, 2003... EX-CELL[TM] 293 is an animal-protein free, serum-free cell culture medium for Human Embryonic Kidney 293 (HEK 293) cells. Developed specifically for adenovirus production, it is an ideal medium for gene therapy and viral vaccine applications....