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Real-time and fluorescence imaging with the Olympus DP74 color microscope camera

The new Olympus DP74 color fluorescence microscope camera combines advanced image processing technology, a low-noise design and easy-to-use software to deliver smooth, true-to-life images in demanding life science and industrial applications.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 17 Nov 2016

Mapi, Saama Technologies team up to strengthen analytics enabled business outcomes for customers

Mapi, the market leader in Prospective Real-World Evidence generation, Health Research Analytics and Evidence Synthesis announces their collaboration with Saama Technologies, Inc., the leading Big Data solutions company.

16 Nov 2016

New research shows how synthetic DNA vaccine approach protects against Zika virus infection

As the global spread of the Zika virus continues, efforts are underway to halt the disease's transmission.

10 Nov 2016

SCAPE microscopy forms real-time 3D images of living organisms

Mannheim/Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Columbia University in New York to commercialize SCAPE microscopy for Life Science applications. SCAPE (swept confocally aligned planar excitation) microscopy forms 3D images of living samples by scanning them with a sheet of laser light.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 8 Nov 2016

President and CEO of MMIS to discuss case study at CBI 3rd Global Compliance Congress for Life Sciences

MMIS President and CEO Michaeline Daboul will be speaking at the CBI 3rd Annual Global Compliance Congress for Life Sciences, in London on November 16-17.

8 Nov 2016

Increasing reproducibility and accuracy of tissue typing protocols

INTEGRA announces that their VIAFLO ASSIST personal pipetting assistant has been optimized for use with Linkage Biosciences LinkSēq™ tissue typing products.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 7 Nov 2016

Biomolecular systems investigated at the highest resolution at the University of Leeds

Bruker’s Nano Surfaces Division reports on the groundbreaking use of a Dimension FastScan Bio™ AFM system at the University of Leeds, UK, to investigate biological and biomolecular systems at the highest resolution. Neil Thomson’s group, associated with the University’s Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology...

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 1 Nov 2016

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

A national report launched today, the Accelerated Access Review (AAR), has recognised the important role of Academic Health Science Networks as innovation exchanges, that create opportunities to ensure digital product development meets NHS needs.

1 Nov 2016

Olympus to focus on streamlining trade show agenda next year

To many people, theOlympus brand is synonymous with digital cameras. In fact, the leading manufacturer’s high-techproduct ranges coverMedical Systems, Life Science Solutionsand IndustrialSolutions, as well asCamera & Audio technologies.

25 Oct 2016

MTPConnect to provide $7.4 million funding for 14 national projects in medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical sector

MTPConnect - the Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth Centre - today announced it will provide $7.4 million of funding over two years for 14 national projects in the medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector.

25 Oct 2016

Avoiding misaligned pipetting tips

Quite often, generic pipette tips on a multichannel pipette resemble a mountain range rather than perfectly aligned tips. The reason for misaligned tips lies in the widespread generic tip cone and tip fitting design as well as in the memory effect of the tip material, which gradually moves back to its original, non-stretched shape.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 25 Oct 2016

IBRI receives $1 million research grant from Cook Medical to support growth of Institute

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) today announced a $1 million research grant from Cook Medical to support the next phase of growth for the Institute dedicated to discovery science and applied research leading to innovation targeting cardio-metabolic disease, diabetes, and poor nutrition.

20 Oct 2016

Delaware Technology Park opens new laboratory incubator on University of Delaware’s STAR Campus

Delaware Technology Park celebrated the opening of its new 10,000 square-foot laboratory incubator located on University of Delaware’s STAR Campus.

20 Oct 2016

Porvair announce record sales of microplate evaporators

Porvair Sciences has confirmed that 2016 will see record sales of its Ultravap and Minivap ranges of blowdown evaporators to laboratories worldwide. The company first began selling nitrogen blowdown evaporators for microplate sample drying in 1999.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 18 Oct 2016

Virginia Tech scientists solve structure of enzyme that deactivates important antibiotic

A popular antibiotic called rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis, leprosy, and Legionnaire's disease, is becoming less effective as the bacteria that cause the diseases develop more resistance.

7 Oct 2016

Eppendorf to exhibit wide range of solutions to address common laboratory challenges at Lab Innovations 2016

Eppendorf UK will showcase a range of solutions designed to address some of the most common challenges shared by scientists, and technical laboratory personnel at the upcoming Lab Innovations 2016 show, running from the 2nd - 3rd November, at the Birmingham NEC.

From Eppendorf 4 Oct 2016

UEF research shows retinal changes may be detected earlier than brain changes

Diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) may manifest as pathological changes in the retina of the eye.

3 Oct 2016

Developing a Micro-CT Scanner for Preclinical Imaging

An interview with Phil Salmon from Bruker, discussing the development of the SKYSCAN 1276, an in vivo micro-CT scanner designed for preclinical applications.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 3 Oct 2016

Microvolume UV-Vis patent awarded for innovations by DeNovix

DeNovix Inc.

From DeNovix Inc. 29 Sep 2016

EVG brings high-volume manufacturing process solutions to biotechnology and medical device market

EV Group, a leading supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, today announced that it is increasing its focus on bringing its high-volume manufacturing process solutions and services to the biotechnology and medical device market.

27 Sep 2016