Bioscience Technology articles from June 2003

Bioscience Technology archives from June 2003

Low volume hybridization station for DNA and protein microarrays.
June 1, 2003... ArrayBooster[TM] low volume hybridization station is compatible with all microarrays based on the microscope slide format. Protocols and buffers developed for cover slip hybridizations need not be changed. Proprietary technology utilizes...

Robotic liquid handling system.
June 1, 2003... THEONYX integrates fluidics, pumps, motors and electronics within its robotic arm. Volumes of less than 1 [micro]l to more than 3 ml are delivered without tip exchanges. This lends the system to use in plasmid miniprep and sequencing...

C[O.sub.2] incubator.
June 1, 2003... Personal Series[TM] Model MCO-18AIC cell culture C[O.sub.2] incubator is available with optional SafeCell[TM] UV technology to protect in vitro cultures from contamination. Integrated UV contamination control effective against airborne...

2D protein gel analysis software. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Alpha-GelFox[TM] 2D protein gel analysis software uses propriety algorithms to identify proteins in a short amount of time. Capable of analyzing a variety of samples, the software provides speed of analysis, data integrity, and ease of use in...

Data integration platform. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... DiscoveryCenter[TM] integration platform speeds drug discovery by integrating cross-functional information from a variety of databases and applications. The platform combines proprietary SRS technology, for integrating biological information,...

Disposable nano-filters. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... NanoCeram[TM] ultra-fast disposable filters retain 99.9999+% viruses at water flow rates several hundred times greater than virus-rated ultra porous membranes. This performance is due to its nano-size alumina fiber. The highly electropositive...

Shaking incubator. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... AutoIncubator 96 can incubate and shake up to 16 of the AutoGen's tube units to prepare 96 samples at a time. This system is appropriate for bacterial cultures and enzyme reactions, such as Proteinase K digestion. The DNA extraction process can...

Microarrays in 96 well plate. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Apogent Discoveries has added a 96-well glass bottom microplate (standard SBS footprint) to its line of microarraying disposables. The glass bottom of the PlateArray[TM] features microarray quality glass and ez-rays oligo coating, which are...

Confocal imaging unit. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Two CellMap[TM] confocal imaging unit are offered--CellMapID and CellMapIC. With 488 nm and 532 nm lasers, CellMapIC is suitable for the visualization of GFP/FITC/TRITC/Cy3 labeled proteins and structures. CellMapID, with 405 nm and 488 nm...

Mortar grinders extract yeast. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Mortar grinders RM 100, for samples to 150 ml, and KM 100, for samples to 300 ml, have a sealed chamber for safe, clean operation. Adjustable pestle pressure and timer provide reproducible results. The level of protein concentration in the...

Phenotyping panels for characterizing laboratory mice. (Editor's Choice).
June 1, 2003... A phenotype--or the observable characteristics of an organism--is examined through various analytical techniques that include biochemical, histopathological and behavioral testing. Phenotypic characterization provides baseline data on the...

Centrifuge handles microplates above lid. (Editor's Choice).
June 1, 2003... The GR4 automated centrifuge presents and accepts microplates above the lid. Plate-handling robots do not have to insert themselves into the centrifuge to pick and/or place samples, so any gripper configuration can be used. High capacity rotor...

Oil-free vacuum filtration pumps. (Editor's Choice).
June 1, 2003... Diaphragm vacuum pumps provide effective vacuum for bottle top and manifold filtration, vacuum degassing, desiccation and other applications. These pumps are maintenance-free, as there is no pump oil to change, nor is water or a drain required...

Ductless enclosures accommodate robotics. (Editor's Choice).
June 1, 2003... Ductless filtration systems for robotics instruments can be custom engineered for specific fume/particle or containment problems. Modular design enables building to specification economically. Positive pressure enclosures create a dust-free...

Submicron Particle Size Analyzer. (Editor's Choice).
June 1, 2003... The N5 Submicron Particle Size Analyzer's 25 mW output laser allows analysis of samples in the 3 nm to 3 [micro]m sizes range, samples that can be difficult to measure due to their weak scattering nature. PCS control software offers an array of...

Phosphoproteins: the verbs of the proteomic language: to fulfill the promise of the genome project, the proteomics project is needed. (Tools & Techniques).
June 1, 2003... The genome project offered the promise that new drugs could be discovered in a rational, direct and expedited fashion--rather than the more torturous approach used in previous decades. But the ink wasn't dry on the genome project before it was...

High pressure tubing. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Upchurch Scientific now extrudes 1/8" and 1/16" OD tubing out of Halar (Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene) polymer. Halar is chemically resistant withstands pressures as high as 6000 psi (414 bar). Halar also offers the ability to withstand...

Single Cell Analysis in microplate format. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Guava[R] PCA[TM]-96 (Personal Cell Analysis system) analyzes cells in 96-well microplates, significantly increasing throughput. The benchtop system simplifies cell monitoring and screening and can be used by anyone in the lab after less than...

Real-time qPCR analysis. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... DyNAmo[TM] SYBR Green qPCR kit is for real-time qPCR analysis. The enzyme is engineered to provide early cycle thresholds (Ct), high fluorescence and single-copy detection. Increased processing and tolerance of SYBR Green yield sensitivity for...

Immunotoxicology service. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Immunotoxicology Program offers GLP assays to examine cell depletion or atrophy, clinical chemistry changes, and functional modulations as a result of immune system challenges. Programs to characterize toxicity, immunomodulation and...

Mammalian cell counter. (New Products).
June 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...

Target Plate for MALDI-TOF MS. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... MassPrep[TM] Target Plate allows fast 'onplate' preparation of protein digests, and improves detection limits for lower abundance peptides in conjunction with the Waters' MALDI-TOF family of mass spectrometers. ActiveWell[TM] technology enables...

Cytokine multiplex assay. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Mouse Fluorokine MAP cytokine multiplex assay, used with a Luminex analyzer, detects multiple cytokines in a 50 [micro]1 sample. The assay includes a Base Kit and 15 Analyte Kits, such as GM-CSF, IL-1[beta], MIP-2, and TNF-[alpha]. R & D...

Glass plates, cassettes for electrophoresis systems. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Line of replacement glass plates and cassettes for electrophoresis systems includes standard dimension products for the widely available systems, as well as custom made plates. For custom-made glass, labs simply provide dimensional information,...

Protein Analyzer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Groton Protein Analyzer's (GPA) modular CE approach allows connection to current/ future CE detectors, CE-MS interfaces, and sample prep devices. GPA 100 software adheres to GLP. Groton Biosystems, Acton, MA. 978-266-9222; grotonbiosystems.com...

High binding capacity superparamagnetic particles. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... BioMagPlus superparamagnetic particles are offered for the magnetic separation of cells, organelles, proteins, immunoglobulins, nucleic acids, and many other molecules. The irregular shape of the particles provides increased surface area. The...

SARS research system. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... QIAGEN[R] CVP System combines QIAamp[R] RNA purification technology with processing of low-volume respiratory samples in under 40 minutes. This provides a foundation for detection of coronavirus using CDC-recommended primers. QIAGEN RT-PCR...

PCR filter plates. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Montage [PCR.sub.[micro]96] cleanup plates are offered for small volume PCR product purification. The 96-well plates incorporate proprietary size-exclusion technology (patent pending) to process PCR reaction volumes from 1150 [micro]1....

Incubators, with double doors. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... Memmert BE and BP series incubators provide temperature control in the range of +5 C above ambient to 70 C. Homogeneous incubation temperatures conditions are achieved by utilizing double doors and gentle, all-around heating. Available in sizes...

Incubator, includes models with shaking platforms. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... Labnet offers three series of incubators: 211 (1.7 cu/ft), 311 (2.75 cu/ft), and 611 (6.0 cu/ft). Smart Chek[TM] Temperature Control System regulates incubators temperature with accuracy and stability of [+ or -] 0.1 C. As added protection for...

Cell culture incubator. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... SafeCell[TM] UV technology is central to SANYO MCO-20AIC cell culture C[O.sub.2] incubators, and protects in vitro cell cultures from contamination while minimizing incubator downtime. SafeCell integrated contamination control is effective...

Modular Incubator Chamber. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... Modular Incubator Chamber MIC-101 enables creation and reliable maintenance of a wide range of gas mixtures. Custom hypoxic/hyperoxic or normoxic conditions allows isolation and propagation of stem cell lines and increases embryo success rates...

C[O.sub.2] incubators. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... Thermo Forma's Steri-Cult C[O.sub.2] incubators have been redesigned. New models offer high capacity (8.2 and 11.4 cu/ft chambers), an external humidification system, Class 100 HEPA filtration, on-demand heat sterilization, low velocity laminar...

Water-jacketed C[O.sub.2] incubator. (Incubators).
June 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...

Benchtop chilling/heating incubators. (Incubators).
June 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...

Stackable incubator shakers. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... The large-capacity Innova[R] 44 Incubator shaker and Innova 44R with added refrigeration provide up to three times the culturing capacity in the same footprint as a single floor-model shaker. Based on the New Brunswick Scientific Innova 4400...

Benchtop incubator. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... Sterilaire[R] incubators provide precise temperature control and uniformity by utilizing microprocessor control. Shortwave ultraviolet sterilizes the chamber between experiments. The incubator is designed with minimal airflow disturbance. Two...

Safety cabinets, incubators. (Incubators).
June 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....

Roller Culture system scales-up. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... Wheaton Science Products, an Alcan Packaging Company, has introduced the Rp[TM] Roller Culture Apparatus, which enables the development of cell cultures on a research scale unit that can then expand as required to production capacity. System...

C[O.sub.2] incubator prevents contamination. (Incubators).
June 1, 2003... The NAPCO 6500 C[O.sub.2] incubator prevents contamination in research samples and cell lines. There are no fans, probes, sensors, or ducts to hide contaminants. Temperature and C[O.sub.2] sensors are located inside a box within the water...

Ultrafiltration cassettes. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Kvick[TM] ultrafiltration cassettes consist of macrovoid-free membranes arranged in flat sheets, offering high product recoveries and excellent yields. Silicone construction and 'anti-dead space' design eliminates corner areas, removing places...

Tungsten microarray spotting pins. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... ACCELERATOR[TM] Brand microarray spotting pin products are made of Tungsten, and offer long life due to increased hardness corrosion resistance. Collars are color-coded to denote tip and slit size, and sequentially numbered for traceability...

Tag Protein Isolation Kits. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... [micro]MACS[TM] Tag Protein Isolation Kits enable the isolation of epitope-tagged proteins whenever high sensitivity and minimum background are important, such as expression in eukaryotic cells and purification of unknown proteins or...

Chiral HPLC of amino acids. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Application note discusses the enantio-resolution of N-protected chiral amino acids. A number of derivatization reagents developed over the past two decades have enabled researchers to improve not only the capabilities for resolving amino...

Vacuum concentrator, freeze dryer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... CHRIST Beta Rotary Vacuum Concentrator gently removes solvents by evaporation and drying small synthetic molecules for high throughput screening. CHRIST Freeze Dryers dry down natural products, preserving bio-activity and molecular structure....

Bacterial RNA isolation kit. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... MICROBEnrich[TM] Kit, for bacterial RNA enrichment from mixed host-bacterial RNA populations, depletes mammalian (host cell) RNA selectively, removing >90% of mammalian RNA, leaving behind highly enriched bacterial RNA. The kit works with all...

Automated MALDI spotting. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... MICROLAB STAR workstation automates MALDI target plate prep and delivers spots with excellent morphology and accuracy for MALDI-TOF analysis. It offers positional and low volume pipetting precision, necessary for effective spot creation....

LIMS chromatogram viewer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... New version of [LimsLink.sup.CDS] displays Waters [Millennium.sup.32] or Empower chromatograms from inside a LIMS. This interface speeds up sample review, allowing efficient approval of results. Using this feature, analysts will not have to...

FBS replacement. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Bovine serum product performs equal or superior to fetal bovine serum, and is abundantly available. BGS consists of proprietary US bovine calf serum, supplemented with defined components including vitamins, amino acids and other molecules that...

Micro Fluidic Card. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Applied Biosystems has introduced the 7900HT Micro Fluidic Card, an assay system designed for customization with the company's Assays-on-Demand Gene Expression Products for use on the ABI PRISM[R] 7900HT Sequence Detection System. The Micro...

Organic purification system. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... CombiFlash[R] Companion[TM] personal purification system for organic compound research can be controlled or monitored using any internet connection with Windows[TM] Explorer. Proprietary Peaktrak control software resides in a built-in computer...

Protein labeling kits. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Protein labeling kits ProtOn[TM] Biotin and ProtOn[TM] Fluorescein label antibodies, hormones and other proteins quickly and easily. The biotin or fluorescein labeled proteins have stable linkages and are ideal for immunological assays,...

Sequencing Buffer. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... AMRESCO's A.C.E.[TM] Sequencing Buffer 1 x is a new addition to the Advanced Capillary Electrophoresis line. For use in DNA sequencing via capillary electrophoresis and supplied ready to use, this buffer does not require dilution. It has...

Expression profiling service. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... New expression profiling service from Qbiogene's MERLIN Custom Services Division aids researchers studying the functional genomics or organisms for which little or no prior sequencing information is available. A PCR-based technique, the...

Gene silencing with PCR products. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... Silencer[TM] Express siRNA Cassette Kits provide a rapid, PCR-based method for preparing siRNA expression cassettes (SECs) that can be introduced into cells to induce gene silencing without prior cloning or sequencing. Because they are easy to...

DNA Sequencing Kit. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... SequiTherm EXCEL[TM] II DNA Sequencing Kit may be used for both cycle sequencing and high-temperature isothermal (non-cycle) sequencing with either labeled primers or internal label incorporation using [sup.32]P, [sup.33]P, or [sup.35]S...

Cycle Sequencing Kits. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 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...

Dye terminator removal resin. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... MagDTR[TM] dye terminator removal technology is an improved DNA sequencing reaction clean-up method that generates high-quality data. Sequencing reaction products are adsorbed to magnetic particles, washed with alcohol, and eluted in water. The...

Gel Purification Kit. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... The S.N.A.P.[TM] UV-Free Gel Purification Kit uses a crystal violet staining reagent to allow detection of DNA in agarose gels under ambient light. Traditional methods require staining agarose gels with ethidium bromide and visualizing DNA with...

Genetic Analysis System. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... The CEQ 8000 Genetic Analysis System automates and integrates genetic analysis functions. With one gel, one array and one software platform, users can perform DNA sequencing, heterozygote detection, confirmatory sequencing, mutation analysis,...

Manual Cycle Sequencing Kit. (Nucleic Acid Sequencing).
June 1, 2003... Thermo Sequenase[TM] Dye Primer Manual Cycle Sequencing Kit, for use with high resolution fluorescence scanners, allows sequencing directly from bacterial colonies, M13, or lambda plaques. Templates require no purification or preamplification....

NMR probe, 1 mm. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The triple-resonance TXI 1 mm microliter probe is for NMR systems of 400 MHz and up. Measurement times can be reduced by a factor of ten, when analyzing the same amount of sample dissolved in only 5 microliters for the new 1 mm probe, compared...

Filter plate, 384-wells. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... AcroPrep[TM] 384-well filter plates eliminate lateral cross contamination. Each well is individually sealed, so signals cannot travel from one to the other. "Square to round" well design reduces sample holdup. Pall Corp., East Hills, NY....

Universal motorized stage. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Bio Stage is easily mechanically positioned onto a manual stage 200 mmx 200 mm or larger on almost all upright and inverted microscopes. It sets firmly on sorbothane pads with excellent clamping characteristics. The system comes with a 3-axis...

Under-counter washer/dryer. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The 815LX is an under-counter, professional glassware washer-dryer. It features 304L stainless steel construction, microprocessor controls, electronic programming, and self-diagnostic tools for monitoring all aspects of operation. In addition,...

Image-based cellular assays. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... FDSS imaging based plate reader runs fluorescence assays, such as intracellular calcium, membrane potential, and ion channel FRET, and flash luminescence assays, such as aequorin and lucifease. As many as three 96 or 384 (well) injectors can be...

Free primer design software. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Amplifluor[TM] AssayArchitect[TM], free software for use with Serological Corporation[R] Amplifluor SNPs Genotyping System, is available at www.assayarchitect.com. It enables quick and easy design of unlabeled allele-specific amplification...

Color digital camera for fluorescence microscopy documentation. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Nikon Instruments' Eclipse DXM1200F color digital camera has output capability of up to 12 million pixels. New CCD chip produces images at a sensitivity of up to 2.5 times that of its predecessor. Fast, enhanced image capture is provided in...

Protein crystallization plate. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... CrystalQuick[TM] 96 well plates are offered in several styles. The original plate well design has 3 sample wells per buffer well. It is available with either square-rounded or round sample wells for sitting drop applications. A low profile...

In-vitro monoclonal antibody production. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Harlan Bioproducts for Science's in vitro manufacturing service provides antibodies, cell factors or any secreted cell product in milligram to multiple-gram volumes. Hollow fiber bioreactor technology provides concentrated batches of high MW...

Kinetic analysis system. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Biacore[R] 3000 GxP Package was developed for use in regulated applications such as immunogenicity studies, biomolecular characterization and stability studies, ligand binding assays for potency and kinetics-based QC. The addition of this...

Genotyping without fluorescent probes. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Capella 400 automated 384 capillary electrophoresis instrument for high throughput nucleic acid analysis. Dynamic Fluorescence[TM] detection eliminates the cost and complexity of conventional fluorescent DNA labeling. Label-free single and...

Capillary LC Column. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Monolithic Capillary LC Columns provide fast separation of proteins and peptides by capillary LC/MS. Based on polystyrene divinylbenzene copolymer, the columns are made of a continuous, rigid polymeric rod with a porous structure that provides...

Cell Invasion Assay. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Cell Invasion Assay Kit evaluates tumor cell invasion through a basement membrane model. Uniform layer of ECMatrix[TM], a reconstituted basement membrane matrix of proteins derived from the Engelbreth Holm-Swarm (EHS) mouse tumor and coated on...

Nanovolume reagent dispenser. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Nanodrop high-speed nanovolume reagent dispenser expands the Thermo Electron Multidrop product family. An 8-channel unit, it handles volumes below 1 [micro]l. The dispenser operates in either aspirate-and-dispense or flow-through modes, with a...

Nanoflow LC. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The 1100 Series Nanoflow LC, for mass spectrometry based proteomics applications, provides stable, ultra-low flow control. Unique solvent delivery technology enables consistent sensitivity and reproducibility. The pump is optimized for...

Hybridization systems. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... ProBlot hybridization ovens have been reengineered. The new models feature an insulated door for temperature stability. Calibration mode al lows for easy temperature customization. The five models in the new oven line range in capacity from the...

Laser microdissection. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Clonis[TM] laser workstation maintains a sterile environment while successfully processing viable tissue sections of up to 200 gm and isolating living cells within culture media. Equally capable of cutting fixed tissue slices, its...

BioMolecular separation system. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Eclipse, a versatile system for the separation and sizing of macromolecules and sub-micrometer particles in aqueous solutions, uses the asymmetric flow Field Flow Fractionation (AFFF) technique. The system can be used for very large...

MMP, TIMP antibodies. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Biodesign International offers a broad line of Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) and Tissue Inhibitor Metalloproteinase (TIMP) antibodies. The MMPs are a family of enzymes that are responsible for degrading components of the extracellular matrix....

Molecular biology software. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Stratagene and Iobion Informatics have announced an agreement for the distribution and comarketing of four new desktop software packagest. The suite of four products will be branded as IobionLab[TM]. GeneSolve[TM] and ProteinSolve[TM] are...

HHV-8 research reagents. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Advanced Biotechnologies Incorporated offers 12 quality research reagents to aid research investigations on the association of HHV-8 infection with human diseases. KSHV (HHV-8), the first human virus in the genus Rhadinovirus (gamma-2 herpes...

384-Well DNA Binding filter plates. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Easy to automate method for PCR purification using the Whatman 384-Well DNA Binding microplate. The plate contains a membrane engineered for the high throughput preparation of double-stranded DNA. The protocol for PCR Cleanup incorporates a...

PCR Clean-Up Kit. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Cyclo-Prep[TM] PCR Clean-Up Kit, a spin column-based kit for rapid isolation of PCR fragments for researchers performing cloning and/or sequencing, provides enough reagents/columns for 50 separate isolations. Purified fragments are available...