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Active Spectrum Micro-ESR acquired by Bruker

Bruker today announced that it has acquired Active Spectrum Inc. in Foster City, California, the inventor and manufacturer of innovative benchtop micro-ESR (Electron Spin Resonance) spectroscopy systems used for chemistry teaching and research, as well as for applied and industrial applications. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 9 Jan 2017

Researchers develop novel tests that could improve treatment for heart failure patients

For the first time, researchers have developed tests that could improve treatment for heart failure patients by diagnosing the condition with greater accuracy, as well as by detecting the onset of congestive heart failure earlier.

5 Jan 2017

PKvitality introduces next generation trackers to monitor glucose and lactic acid

PKvitality, an advanced bio-wearable company has today unveiled K’Track, a line of next generation trackers with the ability to analyze key physiological markers by simply “tasting” the skin rather than analyzing blood samples.

5 Jan 2017

OIST researchers create novel sensor that detects biomolecules

OIST researchers create a novel sensor capable of measuring both charge and mass of biomolecules with potential applications in healthcare diagnostics.

22 Dec 2016

Terraillon to promote new wellbeing products at technology tradeshow

Terraillon, the global specialist in metrology and leader in the wellbeing industry, will launch their latest range of smart and cutting-edge health-focused devices, at CES 2017.

22 Dec 2016

New ultrasensitive detection system of in-flow microRNAs uses encoded microgels

Single-stranded, noncoding micro-ribonucleic acids, consisting of 18-23 nucleotides, play a key role in regulating gene expression.

19 Dec 2016

New membrane filtration systems released by Sterlitech

Sterlitech Corporation announces the availability of their fully assembled skid mounted membrane filtration systems.

19 Dec 2016

Metavision clinical information system adopted by health services centre, Canada

iMDsoft® announced that Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Canada is now live with the MetaVision clinical information system throughout their critical care environment. The system has been implemented in adult, neonatal and burn intensive care units, across a total of 145 beds.

19 Dec 2016

Mettler Toledo receive competitive top spot in technology awards

Mesures magazine, a publication of Newsco Group, has announced the winners in ten measurement categories for its annual Technology Awards. METTLER TOLEDO is proud to have won the top spot among an esteemed field of lab equipment entries.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 19 Dec 2016

WPI researchers develop chip to trap and identify metastatic cancer cells in blood

A chip developed by mechanical engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute can trap and identify metastatic cancer cells in a small amount of blood drawn from a cancer patient.

16 Dec 2016

Small, simple-to-use microfluidic device could speed up adoption of new anti-cancer treatments

RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have helped develop a lab device that could speed up the adoption of new anti-cancer treatments.

16 Dec 2016

Prior Scientific's new ZDP50K translation stage compatible with all modern research microscopes

Providing a method to precisely move microscopes while allowing the sample to remain stationary, the new ZDP50K Translation Stage from Prior Scientific is compatible with all modern research microscopes.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 14 Dec 2016

Research findings could pave way for synthesis of biologically active oligopeptides

The research community and pharmaceutical industry have had a long-standing interest in developing peptide-based therapeutics owing to their high target specificity, potent activity, and small size relative to protein-based biologics.

9 Dec 2016

Experts aim to unlock secrets for overall well-being of elderly population in Europe

What are the secrets of well-being of populations with increasing elderly people, the key elements to help them to stay longer socially and professionally active and thus also to help young people, by supporting the new generations?

8 Dec 2016

Detecting inflammation in diabetic patients

As well as presenting with high blood glucose, diabetic patients have chronic low-grade inflammation, which can be measured by a range of inflammatory markers such as so-called high-sensitive CRP, TNFa and IL-6 as well as a full blood cell count.

7 Dec 2016

Prior Scientific’s ProZ motorised focus stand ideal for imaging large or irregularly shaped samples

The ProZ motorised focus stand from Prior Scientific is the ideal solution for viewing and imaging of samples that may be too large, or irregularly shaped, to be fitted onto a standard microscope frame or stand, but still require high quality imaging.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 2 Dec 2016

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

Today, biosurfit SA, the in vitro point-of-care (PoC) diagnostics company, announces CE Marking (Conformité Européenne) for its HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) test, the third in a series of tests available on its spinit point-of-care instrument.

1 Dec 2016

Biomedical scientist develops new way to create micro muscles for testing muscle efficiency

A biomedical research scientist is taking the lead in the creation of muscle cells and micro muscles to test muscle efficiency in the laboratory - and he is able to carry out this new and innovative work thanks to the support he has received to get him back into science after a career break.

30 Nov 2016

Particle Works develops hydrogel beads to enable 3D cell culture growth

Particle Works – the nano- and microstructured material specialist – has developed a range of alginate and agarose hydrogel beads designed to enable three dimensional cell culture growth.

30 Nov 2016

Mildly elevated body iron contributes to prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes

Even mildly elevated body iron contributes to the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland.

30 Nov 2016

micro News and Research

Active Spectrum Micro-ESR acquired by Bruker

Researchers develop novel tests that could improve treatment for heart failure patients

PKvitality introduces next generation trackers to monitor glucose and lactic acid

OIST researchers create novel sensor that detects biomolecules

Terraillon to promote new wellbeing products at technology tradeshow

New ultrasensitive detection system of in-flow microRNAs uses encoded microgels

New membrane filtration systems released by Sterlitech

Metavision clinical information system adopted by health services centre, Canada

Mettler Toledo receive competitive top spot in technology awards

WPI researchers develop chip to trap and identify metastatic cancer cells in blood

Small, simple-to-use microfluidic device could speed up adoption of new anti-cancer treatments

Prior Scientific's new ZDP50K translation stage compatible with all modern research microscopes

Research findings could pave way for synthesis of biologically active oligopeptides

Experts aim to unlock secrets for overall well-being of elderly population in Europe

Detecting inflammation in diabetic patients

Prior Scientific’s ProZ motorised focus stand ideal for imaging large or irregularly shaped samples

biosurfit announces CE Marking for new HbA1c test

Biomedical scientist develops new way to create micro muscles for testing muscle efficiency

Particle Works develops hydrogel beads to enable 3D cell culture growth

Mildly elevated body iron contributes to prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes

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