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J.G. Finneran Associates acquired by Porvair plc

Porvair Sciences is pleased to welcome J. G. Finneran Associates into the Porvair family following its acquisition by Porvair plc earlier today.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 5 Apr 2017

Mettler Toledo present webinar on technique for ion determination in food

Learn more about the multiple standard addition for ion determination in food - sodium, nitrate, magnesium, etc. – in a new webinar from METTLER TOLEDO.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 27 Mar 2017

New method twice as fast in detecting disease-causing salmonella in pork meat

A new method developed at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, halves the time it takes slaughterhouses to test for disease-causing salmonella in pork meat.

21 Mar 2017

Mettler Toledo’s Laboratory Expertise Library provides information on efficient sample preparation

In a typical analytical workflow, 49% of out-of-specification (OOS) errors can be attributed to either sample processing steps or operator error. In addition, the sample processing steps account for 61% of the manual workload.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 21 Mar 2017

Sandia researchers develop smartphone-based device to rapidly detect mosquito-borne viruses

Add rapid, mobile testing for Zika and other viruses to the list of things that smartphone technology is making possible. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a smartphone-controlled, battery-operated diagnostic device that weighs under a pound, costs as little as $100 and can detect Zika, dengue and chikungunya within 30 minutes.

21 Mar 2017

AXT introduces super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single molecule imaging in Australia and NZ

AXT are proud to announce that they have recently been appointed the exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor for Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI). ONI is a UK-based company that has commercialised the “Nanoimager” a revolutionary super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single molecule imaging.

From AXT Pty Ltd 21 Mar 2017

Young researchers explore impact of prolonged Zika viremia in pregnant women, fetuses and infants

A Maryland woman traveled to the Dominican Republic early in her pregnancy, spending three weeks with family. She felt dizzy and tired and, at first, attributed the lethargy to jet lag.

16 Mar 2017

Sheffield researchers use JPK's NanoWizard AFM systems to study soft matter, biological systems at molecular scale

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, works closely with users at the University of Sheffield where their NanoWizard AFM systems are being used to further understand soft matter and biological systems at the molecular scale in the Hobbs SPM Group in the Department of Physics.

From Bruker BioAFM 9 Mar 2017

Mettler Toledo provide resource on the importance of calibrating weighing devices

Periodic calibration of weighing equipment is the first step to accurate and reliable results and the most cost-effective way to optimize an investment. Read "Calibrating Your Weighing Devices Ensures Accurate Results", from METTLER TOLEDO's free online laboratory expertise library to learn the benefits of calibration and routine testing, understand the risks associated with using non-calibrated equipment, and recognize the difference between calibration and adjustment.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 27 Feb 2017

Cole-Parmer introduces Arcis DNA Prep Kit for fast and convenient DNA or RNA extraction

Cole-Parmer, a leading manufacturer of laboratory equipment, announced today that it has launched the DNA Prep Kit by Arcis Biotechnology for fast and convenient DNA or RNA extraction.

13 Feb 2017

New kit for DNA library preparation released by PCR company

Bioline, The PCR Company, a whollyowned subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., announced the expansion of the JetSeq™ DNA Library Preparation portfolio for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation.

9 Feb 2017

New method improves speed and diagnostic efficiency during brain surgery

A new approach to the practice of surgical pathology for brain tumor patients could make for a powerful combination: more accurate, safer and more efficient operations.

7 Feb 2017

Single Molecule Detection of Proteins in Single Cells

We developed this technology almost 10 years ago. It was developed after a key experiment was carried out by David Rissin, who was a PhD candidate in my laboratory at the time.

From Pittcon 3 Feb 2017

Use of the Quorum Cryo-SEM preparation system in microbial cell biology with electron cryotomography at the Jensen Laboratory

Quorum Technologies, market and technology leaders in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation products, report on how their PP3010T Cryo-SEM preparation system is being used in the preparation of hydrated whole cells to be imaged using electron cryotomography in the Jensen Laboratory located at HHMI Caltech.

1 Feb 2017

Sample Preparation News and Research

J.G. Finneran Associates acquired by Porvair plc

Mettler Toledo present webinar on technique for ion determination in food

New method twice as fast in detecting disease-causing salmonella in pork meat

Mettler Toledo’s Laboratory Expertise Library provides information on efficient sample preparation

Sandia researchers develop smartphone-based device to rapidly detect mosquito-borne viruses

AXT introduces super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single molecule imaging in Australia and NZ

Young researchers explore impact of prolonged Zika viremia in pregnant women, fetuses and infants

Sheffield researchers use JPK's NanoWizard AFM systems to study soft matter, biological systems at molecular scale

Mettler Toledo provide resource on the importance of calibrating weighing devices

Cole-Parmer introduces Arcis DNA Prep Kit for fast and convenient DNA or RNA extraction

New kit for DNA library preparation released by PCR company

New method improves speed and diagnostic efficiency during brain surgery

Single Molecule Detection of Proteins in Single Cells

Use of the Quorum Cryo-SEM preparation system in microbial cell biology with electron cryotomography at the Jensen Laboratory

Piece from Mettler Toledo helps to ensure compliance on weighing

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

Porvair sciences introduce products for use in animal and plant genetics

Fully automated live cell imaging and analysis from BioTek’s BioSpa

Detecting inflammation in diabetic patients

Researchers develop portable sensor for fast, accurate assessment of blood's clotting ability

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