A PROTOCOL for the direct determination of total CHN (carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen) in filter samples using the Model 440 elemental analyser has been published by Exeter Analytical. The company says using this technology to determine the percentage C, H, and…
Month: January 2012
How to image 3D cell cultures
A NEW white paper from Reinnervate provides helpful information on making the switch to 3D cell culture using the company’s Alvetex scaffold. The document covers a number of different approaches to the visualisation and growth of cells in 3D, as…
Gene fragments just got cheaper
A SIGNIFICANT reduction in the cost of synthetic gene synthesis is promised by Integrated DNA Technologies with its gBlocks gene fragments, now available. These double-stranded, sequence-verified genomic blocks of up to 500 base pairs are priced at just US$99 –…
First commercially-available parvovirus panel
SERACARE Life Sciences has launched five new infectious disease panels, including the first for parvovirus B19 which is associated with fifth disease. The other new products include panels for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitus A (HAV), hepatitus B (HBV), and cytomegalovirus…
Viscosity measurement in tiny samples
A NEW viscosity test protocol from Rheosense demonstrates how it is possible to obtain accurate test measurements on samples as small as 20ul. The company says this is the the lowest sample volume requirement available, and is achieveable with its…
Electronic pipetting made more affordable
A COMPREHENSIVE new range of pipettes from Wheaton offers ergonomic design and uncomplicated handling, along with an interchangeable drive unit to reduce the cost of electronic pipetting. The Acura Electro range comprises three models, each available in multiple sizes. Seven…
More sensitivity with multi-photon fluorescence
MAKING use of every photon that a sample emits under fluorescence imaging is increasingly important in advanced life science research, says Olympus Europa, introducing its new FV10MP-BXD-GAP photodetector. This non-descanned unit can capture very faint fluorescence signals and so minimise…
Tablet cam makes any microscope digital
COMBINING the features of a digital camera and a tablet computer, a new line of devices from Carltex promise to make any microscope into a digital instrument. The tablet cams connect easily to any trinocular head, says the company, and…
Young researchers win 2012 SLAS awards
THE SOCIETY for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) has named the four recipients of its 2012 Young Scientist Awards. They are Brian Cox (not the TV science celebrity, but a namesake at the University of Toronto); Lauren Drowley of AstraZeneca;…
Faster particle sizing for more productivity
ANALYSIS of raw material particle sizes is a routine laboratory job where speed and accuracy are the most important considerations. Malvern Instruments says its Mastersizer 3000 particle analysis instrument offers a boost to productivity through extensive automation, and the benefits…