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Panasonic Biomedical launches new website and magazine

Panasonic Biomedical has launched a comprehensive, easy to navigate new website that reflects the full incorporation in April this year of Panasonic’s healthcare and biomedical products into a single branded division.

From PHC Europe B.V. 18 Jun 2013

Bioapplications of nanoparticles: an interview with Dr Catherine Berry, University of Glasgow

These particles are all classed as inorganic particles, which can all be utilised in biomedical applications. They differ in terms of their inherent material and size dependent physiochemical properties, for example, their optical and magnetic properties.

18 Jun 2013

Perfinity, Thermo Fisher Scientific sign co-marketing agreement for automated online biopharmaceutical analysis system

Perfinity Biosciences Inc. has announced the signing of an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, to co-market an automated protein sample preparation and analysis system.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 13 Jun 2013

Workflow-orientated incubation system for live cell imaging launched by Olympus

Designed with the complete workflow in mind, Olympus has launched its cellVivo incubation system, for precise and ergonomic environmental control of advanced live cell imaging. Following the modular approach of the IX3 range of inverted microscope frames, cellVivo is based on a “one size fits all” concept, with adaptors for various IX73 and IX83 frame types, circumventing the need for multiple incubation systems for distinct microscope configurations.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 13 Jun 2013

PerkinElmer launches AxION iQT gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometer

At the 2013 American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference, PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, introduced the AxION iQT gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometer.

From PerkinElmer 11 Jun 2013

New LC-MS software to transform high performance mass spectrometry unveiled by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced 10 new or updated software packages to help customers harness the power of its new-generation liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instruments and turn data into knowledge in a wide range of discovery and quantitation experiments.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 10 Jun 2013

World’s first “Tribrid” LC-MS launched by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduced the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system, combining its three mass analyzers –quadrupole, Orbitrap and linear ion trap – in a novel “Tribrid” architecture that offers unprecedented depth of analysis of complex biological samples.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 10 Jun 2013

Standalone labelling service announced by Packaging Coordinators Inc (PCI)

Packaging Coordinators Inc (PCI), formerly AndersonBrecon, a global supplier of pharmaceutical commercial packaging solutions and clinical trials services, today announced a standalone labelling service that can dramatically reduce design and printing turnaround times. The fast response labelling solution has been developed to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers in the industry, providing bespoke, around-the-clock support and ensuring that even projects where labelling requirements change unexpectedly are successfully kept on track.

From Packaging Coordinators Inc. (PCI) 29 May 2013

Chromatrap® ChIP assay kit enriches epigenetic marks from primary human tissue cells

A new application note from Porvair Sciences details a protocol for its Chromatrap® ChIP assay kit that has been developed to enrich epigenetic marks from primary human tissue cells.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 28 May 2013

Video demonstrating a SPE microplate method for reproducible isolation of high quality RNA released by INTEGRA

INTEGRA has released a new video demonstrating a solid phase extraction (SPE) microplate method for reproducible, high throughput isolation of high-quality DNA-free total RNA.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 22 May 2013

Novel cell sorting enhancement to MoFlo Astrios platform to be introduced by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at CYTO 2013

Two seminars and seven poster sessions, Beckman Coulter will have a prominent role when CYTO 2013 convenes at the San Diego Convention Center May 18-22, 2013.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 16 May 2013

Olympus enhances its life science imaging and analysis software cellSens

Focusing on ease of use for routine applications, the latest cellSens software release, version 1.8, offers flexible and user-centric imaging, processing, analysing and reporting. New and enhanced functions include a fully customisable user interface, precise frame-by-frame sample navigation and easy one-button switching between wells.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 16 May 2013

New Process Analytical Technology for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries

Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is quickly becoming an integral component in the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries. Utilizing a low latency network of powerful chemometric instruments, multivariate data analysis software, process control tools, and a central SQL database, PAT provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies an edge over their competitors.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 7 May 2013

Thermo Fisher Scientific brings several innovations in bioprocessing technologies and systems

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today debuted several innovations in bioprocessing technologies and systems that address the evolving requirements of drug discovery and production for global biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 26 Apr 2013

New Thermo Scientific Aegis5-14 film for cell culture and bioprocessing applications

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Aegis5-14 Film, the company's new advanced single-use film that is ideal for the most demanding cell culture and bioprocessing applications in drug development and biomanufacturing.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 26 Apr 2013

Verinata Health provides follow-up data on Verifi prenatal test

Illumina, Inc. today announced that Verinata Health, an Illumina company, has published the first peer-reviewed study of non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) performance in a clinical laboratory setting.

From PerkinElmer 26 Apr 2013

Nanogels to attack lupus: an interview with Dr Look and Dr Fahmy, Yale University

Nanogels are synthetic particles that can be used for drug delivery. They are approximately 100 nm to 200 nm in diameter, and are made from safe, biocompatible materials: a gel-like interior and a lipid exterior.

24 Apr 2013

Thermo Scientific Scientific launches HyPerforma SUM DS 300 system for multiple uses

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific HyPerforma Single-Use Mixer DS 300 system, an innovative, cost-effective single-use mixer ideal for pilot-scale liquid preparations for vaccine and biologic manufacturing.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 24 Apr 2013

DNAzymes, gold nanoparticles and disease detection: an interview with Dr Chan and Kyryl Zagorovsky, University of Toronto

Gold nanoparticles are tiny spherical particles made out of gold atoms with sizes on nanometre scale. This is around 1,000 times smaller than the thickness of human hair.

23 Apr 2013

Olympus receives FDA clearance for Articulating HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System

Olympus, a precision technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions in Medical and Surgical Products, among other core businesses, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Articulating HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 10 Apr 2013