Bioscience Technology articles from September 2005

Bioscience Technology archives from September 2005

Federal funding for stem cells closer.(EDITOR'S Note)
September 1, 2005... The debate over federal funding for embryonic stem cell research hinges on a question that may be unanswerable or that is simply a matter of belief: Is a blastocyst (an early stage embryo used for embryonic stem cell research) life, or is it an...

Microinjector.(Eppendorf North America)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... FemtoJet express microinjector injects liquids into early developmental stage embryos, such as Drosophila melanogaster, Xenopus laevis, Caenorhabditis elegans, zebrafish and others. The unit is comfortable to operate. A PC interface provides...

Stabilize proteins during Blood Collection.(EDITOR'S Choice: SEPTEMBER'S TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2005... P100 Blood Collection System is offered for use in clinical proteomics and biomarker discovery. In vitro degradation of plasma proteins begins during blood collection P100 tubes contain proprietary protein stabilizers that solubilize during...

Bone metabolism marker ELISAs.(EDITOR'S Choice: SEPTEMBER'S TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2005... Three enzyme immunoassays are available for the measurement of human Osteoprotegerin (OPG), free sRANKL, and free sRANKL in rat/mouse samples. Both OPG and sRANKL are markers that can be used to monitor the processes involved in bone...

Gel Cartridge Kit.(EDITOR'S Choice: SEPTEMBER'S TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2005... GCKRNA QC Gel Cartridge Kit is offered by eGene, Inc. for use on their HDA-GT12 Genetic Analyzer for checking RNA sample quality during gene expression analyses. The kit is recommended for checking the quality of total RNA, poly A RNA, cRNA,...

Nanopositioning Piezo Stage.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NZ100 Nanopositioning Piezo Z Stage is a new component in the ProScan II series of microscope automation products. Suited for deconvolution and 3-D imaging, the unit features 100-m m travel, one nanometer repeatability, and closed loop control...

qRT-PCR miRNA Detection Kit and primer sets.(EDITOR'S Choice: SEPTEMBER'S TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2005... The mirVana qRT-PCR miRNA Detection Kit amplifies specific small RNAs, enabling accurate quantitation of miRNA expression levels. This detection system can be used to characterize miRNA expression via traditional end-point RT-PCR or real-time...

Particles for bio-magnetic separations.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... LodeStars superparamagnetic beads utilize proprietary technology and manufacturing practices to create copolymer microparticles with a uniformly dispersed microcrystalline ferric oxide component. The beads move rapidly in an applied magnetic...

Image analysis software.(EDITOR'S Choice: SEPTEMBER'S TECHNOLOGY)
September 1, 2005... User-friendly VisionWorksLS analysis software enables image capture and analysis, and facilitates the generation of reports of fluorescently labeled or colorimetric stained gels, plates and other samples. Western, Northern and Southern blot...

Miniaturization and low volume liquid handling: take the lead in lab automation.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2005... Even a cursory look at the laboratory automation and robotics field will reveal that key recent accomplishments revolve largely around the ability to handle tiny volumes efficiently and accurately and on innovative technologies that render...

Color bacterial colony counter.(LAB EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... Color QCount bacterial colony counter features ColorCount recognition technology. Up and running in minutes, the software instantly recognizes color variations and does not require manual adjustments to pertorm effectively. Users can easily...

High throughput homogenizer.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Programmable Omni Prep high throughput homogenizing system accommodates up to 250 samples per hour. Operation with disposable Omni Tip probes eliminates cross contamination and cleaning. Brushless-motor technology provides quiet operation and...

Ultrapure water system.(LAB EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... Synergy UV laboratory water purification system converts pretreated (distillation, deionization, reverse-osmosis) water to ultrapure (Type I) water. The is suitable for low-volume laboratory needs such as buffers and solutions for many...

Shaking water bath.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... SW22 shaking water bath is now equipped with a Universal Spring Tray, a flexible tray that allows for the insertion of almost any type of, or combination of, beaker, flask or sample container. The bath is simple to operate and features a clear...

Barrier Isolator.(LABORATORY EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... Smaller, two-glove position model of the SterilsSHIELD Barrier Isolator offers a contained, positive-pressure work area. For aseptic compounding of non-hazardous drugs in compliance with USE Model SS500 creates a HEPA-filtered unidirectional...

Continuous flow homogenization.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ultrasonic continuous flow cell treats low viscosity samples for emulsification, dispersion and homogenization. The chamber provides the sample with uniform exposure to the ultrasonics, allowing throughput volumes up to 20 1/hr. The flow cell...

Centrifuge rotor covers.(LABORATORY EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... BioSafe AeroSeal covers for Beckman Coulter AllSpin JS-5.3 rotors provide speed and throughput and are compatible with the Avanti J-E and J-26XP centrifuges. The covers have been validated for microbiological containment at the independent...

Glassware washers.(LABORATORY EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... Large capacity glassware washers feature a triple tube spray system. Hundreds of independent spray jets clean labware. Chamber height allows glassware to be loaded without bending. The chamber is constructed of type 316L stainless steel for...

Refrigerated and heated multi-purpose centrifuge.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Model 5702 RH refrigerated and heated multipurpose centrifuge has an active heating/ cooling capacity to maintain temperatures from -9 C to +40 C with [+ or -] 1 C accuracy, a range that is ideal for cell/tissue samples. The chamber temperature...

Miniature and high flow diaphragm pumps.(Parker Life Sciences)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... T2-05 miniature diaphragm pump features a footprint of 32 mm L x 13 mm W x 22 mm H and a weight of only 14 g. The pump offers flow up to 0.64 slpm, pressure up to 6 psig, and vacuum to 12 in Hg. It also offers three choices of winding for a...

Dual syringe pump.(LABORATORY EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... Pump 33 dual syringe pump provides continuous fluid flow, infusion or withdrawal. Two independent pumping channels combine with a valve box to offer continuous delivery and pulse-free flow. Reciprocal/Parallel Mode allows the two pumping...

Micro-homogenization.(PRO200 homogenizer )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... PRO200 homogenizer is offered for microprocessing in .5, 1.5 or 2.2 ml microtubes. The homogenizer and a 5 x 75 mm generator processes volumes as small as 0.03 ml in a matter of seconds. Applications include gentle mixing, extracting RNA/DNA or...

Glassware Carts.(LABORATORY EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... MetroMax Glassware Carts address a range of lab requirements while providing corrosion-resistance. Built from polymers that include Microban antimicrobial product protection, the carts are modular and offer a choice of two-basket or four-basket...

Molecular biology concentrators.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... New miVac centrifugal concentrators provide the requirements for careful and quick drying in most biological applications. Special methods for drying aqueous and alcohol-based samples are included in all models. Concentrators feature capacity...

Refrigerated microcentrifuge.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Z233 MK-2 refrigerated microcentrifuge provides high speed capabilities with intelligent control and features a variety of rotor options, including the 6-ml x 30-ml angle rotor. This high performance model also features a brushless induction...

Chilling/heating dry bath.(Torrey Pines Scientific Inc.)(EchoTherm Model IC20)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... EchoTherm Model IC20, Peltier driven, chilling/heating dry bath offers a variety of aluminum sample blocks, and can freeze, chill or heat samples from -10 C to 100 C in assay plates, centrifuge tubes, vials and most any size test tube. It is...

Analytical balances.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Excellence Plus XP balance offers superior weighing performance and user, sample and data security, due to the synergy of three innovations--SmartSens, a hands-free user option; SmartGrid, the grid-style weighing pan; and SmartScreen, a color...

Mini centrifuge.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... This centrifuge has a 6" x 6" footprint and weighs only 2 lbs. It is used for quick spin downs, micro-filtration and cell separation. Interchangeable rotors are offered, one for micro tubes (6 x 1.5/2.0 ml) and another for 0.2-ml PCR tubes with...

Incubator shakers.(LABORATORY EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... Benchtop Innova 40 and large-capacity Innova 43 shakers offer temperatures to 80 C, optional refrigeration, and a programmable controller to automate changes to any operating parameter. The controller simplifies performing heat inductions, and...

Laminar Flow Cabinet.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... PuriCare Dual Access Laminar Flow Cabinet is designed for permanent installation through an opening in the wall between a vivarium "clean" room and "dirty" room that is exposed to dust and other particles present in the lab environment. It...

Solvent-resistant marker.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... ImmPrint permanent marking pen writes on glass microscope slides, tissue cassettes and most hard surfaces. High density, fast-drying black ink resists most organic solvents encountered in histological applications, such as alcohols and clearing...

Glass bottom multi-well plates.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Glass bottom SensoPlate Plus microplates (Greiner Bio-One) are available in 384 or 1536 well formats and feature an optical-quality glass bottom with curvature of less than 100 mm. Each microplate consists of a 175 m m borosilicate glass bottom...

UV-transparent disposable cuvettes.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Cuvettes from BRAND are offered as an alternative to quartz cuvettes for many UV spectrophotometry applications. They eliminate cross-contamination and are used for DNA RNA and protein analysis. Compatibility is provided for most polar solvents...

Bar-coded cryogenic vials.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Nalgene bar-coded cryogenic vials are offered for processing large numbers of cryogenic samples and for use with automated readers. The vials can be used for cell, tissue and fluid sample storage. Pre-printed bar codes eliminate the need to...

Microplate Storage Racks.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NUNC Microplate Storage Racks, available in four colors and having adjustable shelves, provide researchers with easy identification and convenient storage of all plate sizes. An alignment rod on the front side of the rack secures plates and...

Five-line quick disconnect.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The five-line quick disconnect features two active releasing sleeves, which are located at each end of the assembly. The five lines are mounted along an axis instead of a bolt circle pattern. The design permits rapid connecting and...

Clamps and lattices.(LABWARE)
September 1, 2005... Stronghold clamps, connectors and lattices are constructed of nylon with 30% glass fiber. The materials produce increased strength, reduced weight and chemical resistance properties. Surfaces are non-corroding and resistant to salts and most...

Serological pipette.(LABWARE)
September 1, 2005... Sarstedt's new 50 ml serological pipette is manufactured of medical grade polyethylene and certified non-pyrogenic. The gamma sterilized serological pipette line now offers volumes from 1-50 ml. They are color-coded, cotton plugged with...

Tissue culture vessels.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... BD BioCoat Cellware tissue culture vessels combine BD Falcon Multiwell plates, dishes, flasks, cultureslides, and glass coverslips with a variety of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and attachment factors, promoting cell attachment,...

Silicone hose improvements.(Reinforced silicone hoses APSM and APSW )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Reinforced silicone hoses APSM and APSW are made from platinum-cured, Class VI silicone and offer multi-ply mandrel-wrapped fabric for reinforcement. APSW contains steel reinforcing wire for added pressure and vacuum capabilities, plus kink and...

PCR plates.(LABWARE)
September 1, 2005... Eppendorf twin.tec PCR plates are manufactured using "twin-shot" technology, which combines a polycarbonate plate frame for high mechanical stability and a precise seal that prevents evaporation with polypropylene wells for maximum sample...

Bar-coded histology cassettes.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... ViaLabel cassettes are sequentially bar-coded on their side wall. The high contrast laser markings survive all histology processing and enable complete traceability of tissue samples. At any point in the process, the bar code can be scanned and...

Computer labels.(LABWARE)
September 1, 2005... Sterilization-resistant labels, available for wet, dry and radiation sterilization processes, are resistant to autoclaves, chemicals, detergents, washing and temperature extremes of up to 400 C, suiting them for identifying labware, instrument...

Liquid handling calibration.(Artel Laboratory)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Multi-channel verification system calibrates automated liquid handling instruments with 8, 12 or 96 tips over a volume range from 0.1 to 200 m 1. The system includes plate reader, calibrator plate, plate shaker and bar code reader. ARTEL...

Factors influencing protein solubility for 2-d electrophoresis.(APPLICATION Note)
September 1, 2005... protein solubility is a critical factor for successful 2-D gel electrophoresis; a good result requires that proteins to be separated be well solubilized prior to and throughout the separation procedure. Protein solubilization is the process of...

Personal cell culture system.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Mammalian cell-line management system [Clone.sup.Select] is a microplate-based system that integrates confluence determination, expansion, stratification and cherry picking with automated plate tracking and data management. The system...

Disposable cell culture system.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Disposable cell culture system FibraCel 500 reduces operating cost and labor, and produces high yields of protein, virus or cell mass from anchorage-dependent or suspension cultures. Disposable bottles are pre-filled with FibraCel disks, a...

Temperature responsive cell harvesting in 96-well format.(The Gel Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The RepCel196 is a 96-well cell culture plate that does not require enzymatic processing to remove viable cells. This technology involves a proprietary plate coating where the hydrophobicity of the plate surface is temperature responsive. Above...

Purification and concentration of adenovirus particles.(CELL CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... Vivapure AdenoPACK 500, for purification of up to 3 x [10.sup.3] virus particles from 500-ml cell culture, meets the demand for the purification of adenovirus from larger cell culture volumes. The kit is operated by a laboratory pump, which...

Centrifuge flask adapters.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Adapters for SORVALL Legend T and RT tabletop centrifuges are available for processing cell culture flasks. Direct centrifugation of T-flasks using the adapters, which can be used to process Nunc T-75 or Nunc T-25 EasYFlasks, saves time and...

Electrocompetent cells.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... EXPRESS BL21(DE3) competent cells utilize E. cloni technology to provide efficient cloning and protein expression. With a transformation efficiency of [greater than or equal to] 5 x [10.sup.9] cfu/mg, the electrocompetent cells eliminate the...

Bioreactors, fermentors.(Sartorius BBI Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Compact BIOSTAT B Plus Twin bioreactor-fermentor accommodates two autoclavable culture vessels with 1 or 10 liter working volumes. Stainless steel cabinet houses the control, thermostat, aeration and stirrer systems, as well as integrated...

On-Line bioreactor Autosampler.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... On-Line Autosampler, used in conjunction with BioProfile Chemistry Analyzers, can withstand multiple steam sterilization cycles. The unit incorporates stainless steel fittings and PharMed tubing, as well as modified versions of its cleaning and...

Magnetic cell.(BD IMag Cell Separation System)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The BD IMag Cell Separation System, based on direct magnet technology, allows for the rapid positive and/or negative selection (enrichment) of cell populations without magnetic separation columns. The kit provides recovery of specific leukocyte...

Cell enrichment kits.(CELL CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... EasySep Cell Enrichment Kits provide magnetic negative selection of human [CD3.sup.+], [CD4.sup.+] and [CD8.sup.+] T cells, B cells and NK cells. Each kit contains a negative selection antibody cocktail and magnetic nanoparticles for use in...

Peristaltic pumps.(620 Series peristaltic pumps )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Watson-Marlow Bredel 620 Series peristaltic pumps is suited for metering, dosing and the scale transfer of live cell cultures, nutrients and bioreactor constituents. A single 620RE pump head is capable of flows to 19 l/min and pressures up to...

Roller bottles.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CELLMASTER PET roller bottles have a short neck thread: the cap opens or closes in half a turn. The bottles can be used in both robotic and manual procedures, and are suited for cell culture and vaccine production. Sterile and non-pyrogenic,...

Plates support cell adhesion.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Fibronectin- and vitronectin-coated microplates are used as a solid support to facilitate the adhesion of cells to the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) via cell surface integrin family receptors. The resulting focal adhesions or focal contacts are...

Water jacketed incubator.(Sheldon Manufacturing Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Water jacketed incubator incorporates a dissimilar metal anode, which allows use of good quality tap water without worry about corrosion. An accessory kit allows users of existing proprietary incubators to install the anti-corrosion anode....

Flexible BioProcess containers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... HyQ CX5-14 film extends the capacity of Labtainer Systems bioprocess containers from 50 ml to 50 liters. Containers can be customized with a variety of end connectors, fluid paths incorporating sterile filters, and manifolds. HyQ CX5-14 film...

Trypsin replacement enzyme.(CELL CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... TrypLE Express trypsin replacement enzyme, a cell dissociation product, is stable at room temperature. The replacement enzyme is gentle on cells, providing performance benefits in dowstream cell culture applications, Invitrogen Corp., 800-955...

Endothelial cells and support products.(CELL CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... VEC Technologies, Inc. manufacturers normal cultured vascular endothelial cells and endothelial cell support products. Endothelial cells are available from various species and several different anatomic sites. Custom isolation services are also...

Human Cytochrome c EIA.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... TiterZyme EIA kit, in colorimetric 96-well plate format, determines human Cytochrome c concentration in cell lysates and serum in a range of 28.13 pg/ml to 900 pg/ml. Cytochrome c plays a role in apoptosis by suppressing anti-apoptotic proteins...

Ring light system.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... MI-150, a 150-watt quartz halogen ring light system, provides high intensity illumination at high magnifications and long working distances without light adjustment when refocusing or when zoom features are used. The system is suited for...

Dehydrated culture media.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CRITERION dehydrated culture media comes in a package with a wide mouth-opening that allows easy use of a scoop. This reduces dust formation and eliminates shaking of the bottle to dispense media. The media is formulated for increased...

Fluorescence microscopy system.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... Axio Imager modular microscope platform is offered for applications ranging from widefield imaging to confocal microscopy, from brightfield contrasting techniques to phase contrast and darkfield imaging. Infinity Contrast & Color-corrected...

Mixing bag.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Wave biotech and ILC Dover offer FlexMixer, a single-use mixing bag for materials of any viscosity or density difference. It can be scaled to over 10,000 liters and does not have an internal impeller or actuator. An integral perforated...

High throughput microbiology growth curve analysis.(Growth Curves USA)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Bioscreen microbiology growth curve analysis system runs up to 200 growth curves at a time automatically. The user loads a honeycomb plate cuvette, sets experimental conditions and walks away. The system measures turbidity in growth media,...

Automatic, manual pipettors.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Automatic-Sarpette provides efficient and accurate pipetting in an ergonomic design. Compatible with pipettes ranging from 1 ml to 100 ml, the device operates up to eight hours on a single charge and is fully operable while charging. Light...

Nylon wool fiber separates lymphocytes.(CELL CULTURE)
September 1, 2005... Nylon wool fiber (NWF), used for separating T-cell and B-cell lymphocytes, is available in quantities of 10g and 50g, enabling users to pack columns of any size. Wool fiber uses include removing B-cells from blood and isolating viable T-cells...

Mobile workcenters.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Starsys Mobile Workcenter modular laboratory furniture system facilitates fast lab configuration. The mobile work center features easy-to-clean chemical-resistant surfaces that will not chip, peel, dent or corrode over time. Available,...

Compact XYZ-micropositioning stages.(PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... M-110, M-111 and M-112 micropositioning systems are compact, ultra-high resolution, motorized translation stages providing a linear motion of 5, 15 and 25 mm. They deliver 50-nm minimum incremental motion. Equipped with piezo drives, they offer...

HPLC Temperature Control.(High Performance Liquid Chromatography)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Polaratherm Total Temperature Controller is geared for clean, environmentally-friendly method development. By applying a TPLC technique, a green solvent mixture of ethanol and water is used as a mobile phase composition instead of an...

GCPR knowledge-base.(G protein-coupled receptors)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The GPCR SARfari is a comprehensive and easily accessible knowledge-base covering a group of receptors exploited in drug discovery. The tool covers many of the most important G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). It contains the relevant...

Neuron Specific Enolase antibodies.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... Two monoclonal antibodies, MMS-518P and MMS-519P, against Neuron Specific Enolase (NSE) are available. NSE is found in elevated concentrations in plasma and certain neoplasias, including pediatric neuroblastoma and small cell lung cancer. The...

Micro-volume fluorospectrometer.(NanoDrop Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... NanoDrop ND-3300 fluorospectrometer performs full spectrum fluorescent analysis of one microliter samples without the use of cuvettes or capillaries. Sample retention system uses surface tension to hold the sample in place on a fiber optic...

Cryopreserved human PBMCs.(peripheral blood mononuclear cells )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Extensive selection of cryopreserved human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), ethically collected from over 30 different donors, is processed under cGMPs and packaged in vials yielding > 10,000,000 viable cells. The proprietary...

Laboratory labeling software.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... IdentiLab software allows users to create files, templates and a variety of labels with easy-to-use wizards, and to quickly and easily produce legible, professional labels. Software contains several hundred parts and graphics categorized by...

Notch filter.(Semrock Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Optical thin-film 405 nm notch filters for flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy are used with blue diode lasers. They block the laser line with an OD > 6 and feature a notch width 90% transmission outside the notch....

Protein separation, purification.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... Chromatography sorbents separate and purify proteins for biotechnology and drug discovery. The media integrate with a portfolio of membranes, protein purification technologies and services. Process Proteomics Service Centers provide access to...

Automatic glassware washers.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... Undercounter and freestanding/mobile glassware washers deliver efficient operation with low water usage to reduce energy and chemical costs. The washers are constructed of stainless steel for long-life, corrosion protection and an attractive...

Electronic notebook.(NEW Technology)
September 1, 2005... Infotrieve/ELN 2.4 electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) enterprise software package allows experimental data to be securely collected, analyzed, stored and shared. Biotech and pharma companies can manage intellectual property; speed regulatory,...

Reaction block.(Asynt Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Asynt DrySyn MULTI-M reaction block is a modular, single or multiple reaction system that can be placed on virtually any heating block, circular or square. Every detail of the system aids the chemist, from the modular nature and high contrast...

Cell disruptor.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Disruptor Genie cell disruptor provides multi-directional action that simultaneously agitates and vortexes at high speed, dramatically increasing cell disruption or sample resuspension efficiency. The unit can hold up to twelve 1.5- or 2.0-ml...