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HPLC pioneer and entrepreneur Dr Herbert Knauer celebrates 85th birthday

As the German chemist Justus Freiherr von Liebig once said "The secret of all those who make discoveries is that they regard nothing as impossible". For Dr Knauer measuring the temperature of a solution with an accuracy of 1/1000 degree was a task that did not seem impossible. On September 12, 2016, he celebrated his 85th birthday.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 21 Sep 2016

Beckman Coulter’s new DxH 500 haematology system installed at University of Chester’s Institute of Medicine

Beckman Coulter has installed the first DxH 500 haematology analyser in the UK at the University of Chester’s Institute of Medicine on the Countess of Chester Health Park.

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 20 Sep 2016

Genevac’s miVac DNA concentrator improves forensic sample preparation

Genevac report on a paper by UK researchers describing use of its miVac DNA concentrator to provide reliable and efficient sample preparation in the development of a novel forensic method to detect diclofenac residues in vultures and livestock animals.

From SP Scientific 20 Sep 2016

New advanced protein stability testing software packages introduced by NanoTemper Technologies

The in-depth characterization of proteins is becoming a lot easier and faster with three new software applications introduced by NanoTemper Technologies yesterday

From NanoTemper Technologies 20 Sep 2016

INTEGRA launches new plate holder that enables 1536-well pipetting on VIAFLO 384

INTEGRA has introduced a new plate holder enabling 1536-well pipetting on its VIAFLO 384 electronic handheld pipette.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 16 Sep 2016

Chromatrap reports benefits of using ChIP-seq kit for histone methylation applications

Chromatrap reports on the advantages of using its Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (ChIP-seq) assay kits for histone methylation applications.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 16 Sep 2016

Automated CTC analysis isoflux cytation imager launched by Fluxion Biosciences

Fluxion Biosciences, Inc. announced today that it has launched a new imaging system, the IsoFlux Cytation Imager, designed to work exclusively with the IsoFlux Liquid Biopsy System and CTC Enumeration Kit. The IsoFlux Cytation Imager comes pre-configured with all components and software required for automated CTC image acquisition.

From Fluxion Biosciences 15 Sep 2016

Pittcon offers 40+ new educational courses in 2017 Short Course Program

The Pittcon Short Course Committee is pleased to announce the 2017 Short Course program which runs from March 4 – 9. PIttcon will be held March 5-9, in Chicago, IL, in the West Hall of McCormick Place.

From Pittcon 15 Sep 2016

Olympus launches new Microscopy web store for easy, convenient shopping experience

Olympus announces the launch of its new Microscopy web store, a full-featured e-commerce platform that makes it simple for customers to find the products they want.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 15 Sep 2016

Next-generation advanced translational research preclinical imaging system unveiled by Bruker

Bruker today unveils two new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2016 in New York. The new systems are designed to deliver highest performance and improved convenience for routine imaging, and enable novel translational research into the causes, progression, as well as potential diagnosis and treatment of disease.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 9 Sep 2016

Oncovision’s preclinical PET imaging business acquired in agreement with Bruker

PET and SPECT are key molecular imaging technologies for Bruker’s Preclinical Imaging division, allowing Bruker to offer the highest-performance SiPM-PET/SPECT/CT and integrated SiPM-PET/MR imaging systems.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 9 Sep 2016

UCL PhD students show progress in developing ground-breaking medical devices

Two PhD students, who secured sponsorship from leading medical device designer and manufacturer ITL, have revealed progress on the development of ground-breaking medical devices.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 8 Sep 2016

Eppendorf Advantage supports smart, safe and stress-free environment for research labs

Eppendorf has announced the latest Advantage promotion period, until December 31st 2016, on a range of best-in-class solutions which drive productivity in the laboratory.

From Eppendorf NA 8 Sep 2016

BMG LABTECH doubles manufacturing area to meet global demand for microplate reader products

BMG LABTECH, a world leader in microplate readers, has recorded a rapid increase in revenue over the past years. A new company building provides the additional capacity required for the company's anticipated business growth over the longer term.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 8 Sep 2016

Bibby Scientific’s AC4 PCR system supports multi-user functionality for cost-effective DNA analysis

The Alpha Cycler 4 from PCRmax, a Bibby Scientific company, enables independent control and monitoring of four blocks in one thermal cycler system for cost-effective DNA analysis in high throughput and multi-user life science labs.

From Cole Parmer Limited 8 Sep 2016

Advances in Human Genotyping Arrays

In this interview, News Medical talks to Rob Brainin from Illumina about human genotyping arrays and how they are advancing.

From Illumina, Inc. 6 Sep 2016

NanoTemper Technologies employs game-changing solutions for faster drug development

Following a successful inaugural meeting in 2014, the 2nd Drug Discovery Forum (DDF) took place on May 8–11, 2016 at the Westin Grand Hotel in Munich.

From NanoTemper Technologies 2 Sep 2016

NanoTemper Technologies to highlight applications of MST, nanoDSF in drug discovery at Biopharma Workshop 2016

NanoTemper Technologies offers MicroScale Thermophoresis (MST) and nanoDSF technology to analyze these parameters in an easy and precise way. To meet the increasing demand for high-throughput applications and unattended operation, NanoTemper Technologies provides fully automated MST and nanoDSF platforms — and combinations of both.

From NanoTemper Technologies 2 Sep 2016

Pittcon to co-program at JASIS international symposium

Pittcon is pleased to once again co-program at JASIS, one of the largest Asian exhibitions for analytical and scientific instruments.

From Pittcon 2 Sep 2016

University of Arizona could contribute to improved tumor assessment with preclinical PET scanner for simultaneous PET/MRI

Cubresa Inc., a medical imaging company that develops and markets molecular imaging systems, today announced the successful installation of their compact PET scanner called NuPET™ for preclinical PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Arizona (UA).

From Cubresa Inc. 1 Sep 2016