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Advances in NMR metabolomics: an interview with Professor Tone F. Bathen

The main objective of our research is to improve and individualize cancer diagnostics and cancer treatment. We try to achieve this through the integrated use of MR technology and the development of data-driven tools to analyze tumors on both a functional and molecular level.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 11 Apr 2016

High–performance, cost-effective NMR solutions for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries

At the 57th Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference (www.enc-conference.org), Bruker is showcasing several innovative drug discovery, drug development and process control solutions for small molecule NMR characterization in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 11 Apr 2016

Bruker Nano Surfaces offers Vision64 Map with 3D optical microscope systems

Bruker Corporation and Digital Surf today announced that Bruker Nano Surfaces is offering Vision64 Mapdata analysis and reporting software with its entire line of 3D optical microscope systems.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 6 Apr 2016

Optimized approach for determining prescribed medication associations within pharmacy environment

Researchers at Binghamton University and pharmacy solutions provider Innovation Associates have developed an optimized approach for determining prescribed medication associations within a high-volume pharmacy environment that could save money and time.

30 Mar 2016

Catapult to introduce technology innovation opportunities at MTI EXPO 2016

The UK is a global leader in innovation, but much of this innovation ends up being commercialised and produced outside of the country.

28 Mar 2016

France-based pharmaceutical company deploys Porvair Sciences' Ultravap Mistral in medicinal chemistry department

Porvair Sciences reports that a major Pharmaceutical company based in France has integrated its Ultravap Mistral blowdown evaporation system with a Hamilton Star robotic liquid handling system to enhance new drug candidate processing in its medicinal chemistry department.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 28 Mar 2016

Automated techniques could dramatically accelerate antimicrobial discovery

The antimicrobial arsenal that we count on to save millions of lives each year is alarmingly thin--and these microbes are rapidly evolving resistance to our weapons. But help may be on the way: In a study posted in the AMB Express, researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology show that automated techniques commonly used to screen new drugs for mammalian cell toxicity could also dramatically speed up the challenging task of antimicrobial discovery.

17 Mar 2016

Porvair Sciences to demonstrate sample preparation products for Lab Automation facilities at ELRIG Symposium

Porvair Sciences has announced it has chosen the ELRIG Symposium in Rennes, France (3-4th May 2016) to demonstrate its latest products that enable Lab Automation facilities to optimise sample preparation and improve productivity.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 16 Mar 2016

Bruker showcases innovative NMR solutions for pharmaceutical industry at ENC 2015

At the 56th Experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Conference, Bruker this week is show-casing several innovative drug discovery, drug development and process control solutions for small molecule NMR characterization in the pharmaceutical industry.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 15 Mar 2016

BioLineRx announces year end 2015 financial results, provides operational update

BioLineRx Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, in-licensing and developing promising therapeutic candidates, today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015.

10 Mar 2016

KNAUER’s new high pressure valves now available for OEM partners

KNAUER’s well-known high pressure and ultra-high pressure pumps and flow-through detectors based on AZURA technology are now accompanied by the next generation of high precision injection and switching valves, designed to operate at pressures up to 100 MPa (15,000 psi). Reportedly the new valve series is ideal for users requiring low delay volumes and high durability.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 10 Mar 2016

Advion introduces new proteins and peptides analysis system at ABRF 2016 Annual Meeting

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced during the ABRF 2016 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida the introduction of a proteins and peptides analysis system, 'TIDES EXPRESS.

From Advion 10 Mar 2016

Pittcon 2016: Bruker showcases new products and analytical solutions

This week at Pittcon 2016, Bruker is showcasing new products and analytical solutions for core Applied & Pharma markets, for our Nanoanalysis, Microscopy & Advanced Materials Research markets, as well as new after-market services and life-cycle support solutions for our customers.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 8 Mar 2016

Researchers solve structure of key protein in coronaviruses, like MERS and SARS

When the respiratory illness SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) emerged in 2003, it killed at least 775 people before it was contained. Nine years later, MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) began circulating in the human population—and has gone on to have a 36 percent case fatality rate.

7 Mar 2016

How can electronic ink help patients? An interview with Giovanni Mancini

Electronic ink is basically what the name says. It's made of ink, the same ink particles that you see on a printed paper that comes out of an inkjet printer. We use black and white pigments that we add certain properties to that allow us to move the pigments around.

2 Mar 2016

More powerful LED illumination for fluorescence microscopy

Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, introduces X-Cite® 120LEDBoost to replace their popular X-Cite 120LED broad-spectrum solution.

From Excelitas Technologies 17 Feb 2016

BD CLiC System launched during 2016 AGBT Meeting

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of the BD CLiC System during the 2016 Advances in Genome Biology and Technology Meeting.

14 Feb 2016

Molecular imaging and radiochemistry: the importance of instrumentation. An interview with Professor Björn Wängler

Interview conducted with Professor Björn Wängler, Professor for Molecular Imaging and Radiochemistry from Heidelberg University.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 4 Feb 2016

New UEA-led research initiative aims to improve understanding of deictic communication in humans

A major new €3.5 million research initiative led by the University of East Anglia will aim to improve understanding of a fundamental part of communication in humans.

1 Feb 2016

New humidity sensors could help combat proliferation of bacteria

The Telecommunications Engineer Aitor Urrutia-Azcona has designed some humidity sensors with anti-bacterial properties that combat the proliferation of micro-organisms in environments where the humidity level is very high, such as hospitals and industrial premises for foodstuffs or pharmaceutical products.

25 Jan 2016