Bioscience Technology articles from May 2003

Bioscience Technology archives from May 2003

RNA expression analysis.
May 1, 2003... Based on High Throughput Genomic's ArrayPlate technology, which facilitates simultaneous measurement of RNA expression levels in hundreds of active genes, providing information about gene expression and protein function, Pentadot Plus[TM] is...

Upright Freezers.
May 1, 2003... Forma 8600 Series -86 C Upright Freezers are constructed and stress tested for application in biological product storages. Single and double door uprights are offered in sizes ranging from 13.0 to 28 cu/ft. Latch/handle allows one-handed...

Multi-aminosilane coated microarray slides.
May 1, 2003... Nexterion[TM] Slide A microarray slides combine laser-cut, optically clear borosilicate glass with a multi-aminosilane coating. Studies on DNA retention have shown the multi-aminosilane coating of the slides offers overall strong electro-static...

HPLC columns. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Poroshell HPLC columns are now available in C3 and C8 phases and narrow microbore (1 x 75 mm) configurations, and are ideal for intact protein separations and high-efficiency operation. Designed for low pH, high temperature and high flow rate...

Plasmid Mini Kit. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... RapidPURE[TM] Plasmid Mini Kit provides the tools and reagents necessary for alkaline lysis and GENECLEAN[R]-based purification of plasmid DNA from E. coli. The Turbo filter can bind up to 20 mg of plasmid DNA with efficiency and convenience....

Trail (TNFSF10) ELISA. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Quantikine[R] ELISA for human TRAIL (also known as TNFSF10) is available from R&D Systems. TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand is a TNF superfamily factor most closely related to Fas ligand. The assay is ready-to-run and fully validated for...

Antibody Microarray. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... BD Clontech[TM] Antibody (Ab) Microarray allows users to assay over 500 specific proteins. A variety of proteins (both cytosolic and membrane-bound) may be detected, representing a broad range of biological functions, including signal...

Biological safety cabinet. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... SterilOARD[R] III [Advance.sup.o], Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet offers an adaptive ergonomic design. Slanted view screen is sloped 10 degrees, reducing glare and creating a natural head and elbow working position. Sloped cabinet...

Fluidic products. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Line of fluidic products, for use in analytical and clinical instrumentation, is comprised of a standard platform of components, including syringes, valves, pumps, needles and probes, and associated tubing and fittings. Kloehn Co., Ltd., Las...

Large magnetic stirrer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Big Squid, at 6.3 inches in diameter, can stir quantities of up to 1.5 liters with a speed range of 0 - 1,500 rpm. It comes in 5 color-motifs and offers chemical resistance, incorporated a glass top and synthetic base made of HYTREL. IKA Works,...

Microplate Luminometer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Orion II Microplate Luminometer combines automatic high precision reagent injectors, optional temperature control and Windows[R] Simplicity Software. The unit is available with up to four reagent injectors. Three different modes are available...

Infectious disease recombinant antigens. (Editor's Choice).
May 1, 2003... BIODESIGN International has added new recombinant antigens to its line of raw materials for infectious disease assay development and research. All products are purified antigens, produced in E.coli. Tested applications for most products include...

Visible labels for biomolecules. (Editor's Choice).
May 1, 2003... New red phosphoramidite label for biomolecules is visible to the naked eye. VisibleRed[TM] is readily used to visualize biomolecules in gel electrophoresis, without the need for biohazardous products or procedures. Featuring high sensitivity in...

Lab refrigerators -20 C freezers. (Editor's Choice).
May 1, 2003... Jouan, Incorporated has introduced two +4 C laboratory refrigerators, two chromatography refrigerators and one -20 C laboratory freezer. All models will provide uniform chamber temperature and meet a specification of [+ or -] 3 C to provide...

SNP Analysis instrument. (Editor's Choice).
May 1, 2003... The LightTyper[TM] SNP Analysis instrument allows high-throughput genotype identification to be performed using melting-curve analysis. A standard 96- or 384-well thermal cycler and standard PCR protocol are used to amplify samples in the...

HRP Substrate Kits. (Editor's Choice).
May 1, 2003... LumiGLO Elite[TM] Chemiluminescent HRP Substrate Kits permit femtogram level detection in Western blotting, greater than 20 times the sensitivity of standard LumiGLO[R]. Target and antibodies can be conserved while maintaining sensitivity....

Semi-automated hybridization. (Editor's Choice).
May 1, 2003... BioMicro's Micro Array User Interface (MAUI) hybridization system updates a critical step in widely-used gene expression experiments by mixing very low volume, highly concentrated samples on the surface of a microarray. MAUI has shown a 3-fold...

Refrigerated centrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... NAPCO 2028R refrigerated centrifuge handles applications including cell harvesting and culture refreshment, utilizing a 4 x 280 ml swinging bucket rotor and assorted fixed angle rotors. The instrument accommodates twenty, 15 ml conical tubes at...

Multipurpose centrifuge series. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... Centra-CL5 multipurpose series centrifuges offer high-speed and high-volume versatility, along with assorted rotor options. Ventilated and refrigerated models accommodate various tubes for life science, pathology and research applications with...

Digital, high speed microcentrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... The Labnet International Spectrafuge 24D features a digital control system that is easy-to-use and provides precision control of operation. Included with the centrifuge is a high capacity rotor for 1.5 or 2.0 ml tubes. Rotor design makes it...

Microcentrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... Model 210A microcentrifuge is supplied complete with a 45[degrees] angle rotor for twelve 1.5 ml tubes. For use on the bench or in a cold room, it has a 9" W x 11" L footprint and is quiet, even at maximum speed. Proprietary airflow system...

Refrigerated, high capacity centrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... The Jouan KR4i processes large numbers of tubes, microtitration plates and columns at forces exceeding 5,000 x g. Maintenance-free induction drive motor is quiet and reliable. The centrifuge calculates the total separating force (g-time)...

Universal centrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... Universal 32/32R centrifuge utilizes an array of rotor selections to processes containers from microliter tubes to 100 ml bottles to microtiter plates. Brushless frequency drive and programmable control panel provide smooth function at low and...

Multipurpose centrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... Allegra[TM] X-22 Series benchtop centrifuges feature a line of 11 rotors and 18 adapters that provide application flexibility. The series offers three different ways to spin 1.5 ml and PCR tubes at high g-forces. At its highest capacity, it...

Compact, refrigerated centrifuge. (Centrifuges).
May 1, 2003... Model 5702 R refrigerated centrifuge has a maximum speed of 3,000 X g and offers a choice of fixed-angle or swing bucket rotors. Round bottom and conical tubes with capacities from 1.1 to 85 ml can be accommodated, and 20 X 10 ml blood tubes or...

Capillary-sized Teflon tubing. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Capillary-sized tubing of Teflon[R] PFA HP Plus polymer offers chemical compatibility, translucency and ultra low contaminant levels in 360 mm OD. IDs range from 50 mm to 150 mm. Scivex, Upchurch Scientific, Oak Harbor, WA. 800-426-0191;...

PCR Cloning Kits. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... CopyControl[TM] PCR Cloning Kit enables the growth of PCR clones at single copy to ensure insert stability and cloning of encoded expressed toxic proteins and then, whenever desired, induce the clones up to 200 copies per cell for high yields...

Protein microarray system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Array manufacturing, processing, surface chemistry, detection and analysis is offered for Micro Multianalyte Immunoassays and protein-antibody, protein-protein, and protein-drug assays. TeleChem, Sunnyvale, CA. 408-744-1331; arrayit.com ...

Lab Style Bottles. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Economical soda lime glass Lab Style Bottles feature a wide GL45 neck opening and are designed for easy filling and pouring. They are ideal for storage as well as mixing and sampling. Bottles, caps and pouring rings are autoclavable up to 140...

ERKO mouse model. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Proprietary ERKO-B (Estrogen Receptor-beta) Targeted Mutation mouse model can be used to examine the role of estrogen receptors in both reproductive and non-reproductive development. Investigators are using the model to study fertility and...

SiRNA transfection reagent. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... TransIT-TKO[R] HTS-96 Plates provide proprietary siRNA transfection reagent in a 96-well plate format for screening applications such as target validation. The plates come in four levels, each with a different working concentration of...

Micro-flow pump. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Syringe pump 65D provides predictable flow and pressure control at flow rates from sub-microliter up to 25 ml/minute. Low-flow stability at up to 20,000 psi makes this pump ideal for packed-capillary LC experiments using multiple capillary...

Pharmaceutical grade ghrelin. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Pharmaceutical grade ghrelin is offered for clinical research involving human subjects. An endogenous ligand for growth hormone secretagogue receptor, it upregulates growth hormone release. Areas of interest include endocrinology, sleep...

Pipet tips.
May 1, 2003... Fully compatible with the Rainin LTS[TM] LiteTouch[TM] pipettors, SoftFit~L pipette tips provide a strong seal and decrease the ejection force necessary to remove the tip. Available with the ART[R] self-sealing barrier, Pure[TM] pre-sterile,...

Tip boxes and refill system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Refill System and boxes for Biohit tips are available. The rigid polypropylene boxes and trays can be autoclaved. Color-coded trays facilitate immediate tip volume recognition. Non-wettable virgin polypropylene tips are available in volumes of...

PC interface for VibraCell Ultrasonic Liquid Processors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... A new PC interface is available for users of the VibraCell[R] line of high-intensity Ultrasonic Liquid Processors. The interface converts any PC with Windows into a fully functioning operator interface station. Significantly extends Vibra-Cell...

Superconducting NMR magnets. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... UltraShield Plus actively shielded superconducting NMR magnets feature proprietary technology that results in a significant decrease in stray NMR magnetic fields. They feature 5 Gauss stray fields that are almost another order of magnitude...

MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The prOTOF[TM] 2000 mass spectrometer, a single MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer with an orthogonal design, offers accuracy and stability across a wide mass range, making possible high rates of successful protein identification. It enables an...

Marker for glutamatergic neurons. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Guinea pig polyclonal antibody to VGLUT3 is available. The antibody makes possible the study of cellular localization of distinct glutamatergic neurons in the nervous system, and has been used successfully for immunohistochemistry on rat brain...

Neuroscience antibodies and proteins. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... BIODESIGN International offers monoclonals, polyclonals and purified proteins for research in Alzheimer's, Parkinson, BSE, Schizophrenia and other neurological diseases. The products are useful in immunohistochemistry, immunoassays,...

Benchtop PH/MV/temperature meter. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... With resolution selectable between 0.01 and 0.001 over the -2 to 16 pH range, the PHB-212 and PHB-213 meters provide accuracy. Both meters are supplied with optoisolated RS232. PH and temperature are displayed simultaneously and all pH...

Four-channel chemistry analyzer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... BioProfile[R] four-channel basic automated chemistry analyzer provides a real-time, on-line method for monitoring key nutrients and metabolites in cell culture media. It offers rapid measurement of glucose, lactate, glutamine, and glutamate in...

Chromatography Data system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Atlas Chromatography Data system, Release 2, features support for import of CDS data previously exported and stored in the GAML format. Users of Release 2 are able to import an entire Atlas workbook as a GAML file, including raw data, processed...

Dynamic Plantar Aesthesiometer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Dynamic Plantar Aesthesiometer facilitates assessment of rat and mouse touch sensitivity. Animals are placed in an enclosure with a perforated bottom. A stimulator is positioned under the paw, and a filament rises to touch the paw, exerting...

Biohazard disposal bags. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Clavies[R] Biohazard Bag Holders have a stainless steel wire frame and a polypropylene bottom, which also serves as a containment tray in the event of leakage. The safety orange trays are available in small, medium and large. Bag holders can be...

Rehydration Solution. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... DeStreak[TM] Rehydration Solution prevents horizontal streaking in the first dimension of 2-D gel electrophoresis. The same mechanism by which the solution eliminates streaking in the pH region 7-9 also prevents the non-specific oxidation of...

Fume hoods. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Upgraded Monair hoods offer a sliding front sash made of safety glass that provides easy access. New features include audible and visible low airflow alarms, a two-speed fan, and integral lighting. An "E" version provides electronic monitoring....

Protein-nucleic acid interactions kit. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... This fluorescence-based kit facilitates visualization of protein-nucleic acid interactions via electrophoretic mobility-shift (EMSA) assays. It allows detection and quantitation of protein and nucleic acids in the same gel, without the need for...

Filter device. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Steriflip filter device incorporates the proprietary Express PLUS low protein binding PES (polyethersulfone) membrane. The sterile device has 7 [cm.sub.2] of membrane for sterilizing up to 50 ml of tissue culture media additives,...

Gel analysis software. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Delta2D 3.0 software package enables rapid analysis and visual comparison of 2D electrophoresis gels. From two gel images, Delta2D produces one dual channel image with clearly highlighted differences in protein expression levels. Delta2D 3.0...

Thermal cycler/fluorescence detector. (Gene Amplification).
May 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...

PCR filter plates. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... New 96-well Montage [PCR.sub.m96] cleanup plates are offered for small volume PCR product purification. The plates incorporate proprietary size-exclusion technology (patent pending) to process PCR reaction volumes from 1-150 ml. Microwell plate...

Real-time PCR reagents. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... Real-time PCR is a powerful quantitative tool, but the cost of reagents is higher than that of standard PCR consumables. Ambion offers an economical alternative to the high cost of PCR reagents for the ABI 7700 and other 0.2 ml tube-based...

DNA extraction kits. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... DNA isolation and purification is a critical step in molecular biology procedures. Tecan System's new MagPrep[R] kits for PCR cleanup and genomic DNA extraction automate the isolation of DNA from human blood and the purification of target DNA...

Enzyme blend for increased yield. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... Expand High [Fidelity.sup.PLUS] PCR System from Roche Applied Science, a next-generation enzyme blend, increases yields from small template quantities. Fidelity is six-fold higher than with Taq. False positives are avoided by incorporating dUTP...

Primer Sets for Housekeeping Genes. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... Certified LUX[TM] Primer Sets for Housekeeping Genes provide reliable normalization for real-time PCR analysis. Each of 32 sets is functionally validated and optimized for accurate quantification of a corresponding housekeeping gene. These...

Green QPCR core reagent kit. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... Brilliant[TM] SYBR[TM] Green QPCR core reagent kit is designed for use in quantitative gene expression analysis. The kit is also useful for other fluorescent chemistries and includes all necessary SYBR Green reagents at no additional cost. The...

Real-Time PCR analysis. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... EPICENTRE's new FailSafe[TM] Real-Time PCR System extends the specificity, sensitivity, and consistency of the FailSafe PCR System to quantitative PCR applications. FailSafe Real-Time PCR System incorporates SYBR[R] Green I dye for the...

PCR plates. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... Eppendorf[R] twin.tec PCR plates feature increased frame strength with thin-walled wells. Using a "twin-shot" technology, the injection mold manufacturing process combines a polycarbonate plate frame and polypropylene wells for optimal PCR...

PCR Products. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... A-Taq-IT[TM] PCR Kits provide a complete solution for amplifying and purifying PCR Products. The kits include proprietary novel ExoSAP-IT[R] and A-Taq PCR kit reagents. Taq plus A-Taq DNA Polymerases and PCR Kits are also available to offer...

Nucleic acid purification plates. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... NucleoFast[R] 96 PCR Plates are provide a solution for high recovery of nucleic acids in just 20 minutes. This technology is based on ultra-filtration; the nucleic acids from the PCR reaction are collected on the filter membrane while the...

Multiplex PCR Kit. (Gene Amplification).
May 1, 2003... The Multiplex PCR Kit is specifically developed for multiplex PCR. The simple multiplex master-mix solution eliminates optimization of reaction conditions, making standard multiplex PCR applications fast and easy to perform. The solution...

Pilot/production fermentors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Modularly-designed pilot to production-scale fermentors are readily customized. Field upgrads meet changing requirements. Sterilize-in-place BioFlo[R] Pro fermentation systems are available in 75, 150, 300 & 500 liter capacities (bioreactors...

Recombinant mouse Galectin-3. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Galectins are a large family of carbohydrate-binding proteins with specificity for N-acetyl-lactosamine-containing glyco-proteins. At least 14 mammalian galectins, which share structural similarities in their carbohydrate recognition domains,...

Large format CCD camera. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... MacroFire[TM] megapixel camera digitally captures a full 22 mm field-of-view from various microscope imaging applications. Its 4-megapixel CCD measures 21.4 mm in diagonal with 2048 x 2048 pixels that are 7.4 microns square. Native application...

Polycarbonate media bottles. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Polycarbonate bottle set is offered for steam sterilization of liquids, reagents, media and buffers. The bottles are manufactured using medical grade, virgin resin that is optically superior and withstands repeated autoclaving. The bottles are...

PCR reaction clean up. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... MICROLAB STAR workstation automates the Macherey-Nagel Nucleo-Spin Robot-96 Extract kit for post-PCR clean up. The system completes 96 samples in 60 minutes and automates up to two plates without user intervention. Other applications that can...

Disposable filtration capsule. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Minimate[TM] Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) Capsules, a disposable filtration device for research and entry-level production of new drags, enables rapid prototyping to accelerate and simplify scale up for numerous bioprocessing applications....

Microplate Lids. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... LowBot[TM] Microplate Lids are offered in NUNC[TM] brand and Universal versions for robotic and high-throughput screening applications. Sterile and non-sterile versions are available. Side cutouts increase microplate contact area for robotic...

Diode array spectrometer. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Spectrawave visible diode array spectrometer offers Absorbance and % Transmission modes, and provides single wavelength measurement or instant spectral scans. It has a large graphical display of scans, calibration curves, kinetic plots and...

Chiral stationary phase. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Chirex ligand exchange phase 3126 separates free, underivatized amino acids. The chiral stationary phase demonstrates high utility for the direct resolution of alpha hydroxy acids and dipeprides. Packing technology combines with...

Zebrafish Array, Oligo Set. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... MWG Zebrafish 14K Array represents 14,067 zebrafish genes. Oligonucleotides were designed using 1,800 zebrafish gene sequences from predicted open reading frames. The ORFs were constructed in-house at MWG Biotech using NCBI Zebrafish EST...

Multiplex PCR Kit. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Multiplex PCR Kit includes a master-mix solution that eliminates optimization of reaction conditions. Master-mix solution contains pre-optimized concentrations of HotStarTaq[R] DNA Polymerase and Mg[Cl.sub.2], plus dNTPs and a unique new...

Safety cabinets. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Class II Heraeus[R] HERAsafe[R] KS safety cabinets feature a slanted front window and a remote control for parameter setting. Digital, eye level display on the rear wall allows parameter and operating functions to be monitored from a seated...

Microdispenser. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Hydra[R] II Microdispenser offers a lightweight housing, pipetting speed control, interactive lcd and intuitive programming controls. Configurations include 96 glass syringes in 100, 290, 580 and 1000 [micro]l volumes or 384 at 100 [micro]l....

Macro-Illumination Imaging. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Macro-Illumination Imaging System facilitates imaging of fluorescent samples like GFP expressing living animals, plants, fish and fluorescent plates. The system includes a high resolution color CCD camera, zoom lens, optical filters, copy...

Data acquisition system. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... MP150 System data acquisition system interfaces with a PC or Mac. Using a wireless Ethernet receiver and transmitter, the system runs without modification or accessories, and works equally well on Microsoft and Apple platforms. AcqKnowledge...

DNA End Repair Kit. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... End-It[TM] DNA End Repair Kit converts randomly sheared DNA or DNA containing cohesive ends or damaged ends to blunt-ended, 5'-phosphorylated DNA for blunt-end cloning. The kit produces random sub-clone libraries for cloning of PCR products....

Automated Vial Retrieval. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Individual Vial Retrieval (IVR)[TM] sample storage system provides fully automated access to individual vials stored at temperatures down to -80 C. The IVR's high-speed conveyor system shuffles samples to one or more Vial Handlers (VH). The...

Colony picking, arraying instrument. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... VersArray colony picker and arrayer systems are robotic platforms that generate and replicate high density colony arrays for synthetic genetic array (SGA) analysis. SGAs are being used to improve functional genomic approaches for identifying...

Discovery ADMET profiling: solubility techniques: throughput, accuracy, and consistency using a unified approach. (Tools & Techniques).
May 1, 2003... ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) and other drug-like properties have recently taken center stage in drug discovery and development. ADMET screening is receiving the same press coverage that combinatorial...

A new system for automated agarose gel electrophoresis. (Tools & Techniques).
May 1, 2003... Abstract Many high-throughput (HTP) processes would benefit from the ability to integrate an automated agarose gel electrophoresis step. The E-Gel[R] 96 system resolves DNA or RNA bands over a 16-mm run length in a standard 96-well gel...

SiRNA expression vectors. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The pSilencer[R] siRNA Expression Vectors with antibiotic selectable markers are for transient and long-term gene silencing studies. The vectors express siRNA with mammalian cells using either a U6 or H1 Polymerase III promoter. Versions with...

Sterile Disposable Flasks. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... NALGENE[R] Sterile Disposable Flasks are manufactured of clear PETG plastic and are offered with either a plain or baffled base, making them suited for bench top or shaker table. All flasks have graduations and a polyethylene screw closure that...