THE POTENTIAL for genetic sequencing to play a part in the preservation of endangered animal species has long been recognised, and is now becoming reality. Among the latest applications is the use of a GS Junior benchtop sequencing system from…
Month: February 2012
Low cost pH and ORP sensors
TRADITIONAL epoxy body electrodes and sensors are known for their durability, but many laboratories these days are keen to source lower-cost alternatives. Sensorex says it has provided just that with its new S150C and S151C-ORP 12mm pH/ORP (oxidation reduction potential)…
Portable spectroradiometer brings the lab to the field
COLLECTING data on radiometric and reflectance spectra of geological and other samples in the field – known as ground truth data – can be the only valid technique where unknown materials are involved and where the removal of samples to…
More efficient yeast protoplast production
AMSBIO has published details of an independent test which shows that its own lytic enzyme mix, called Zymolyase, demonstrated superior performance to Lyticase and Glusulase in the generation of yeast protoplasts. Zymolyase is an enzyme mix which digests the cells…
How to screen fish for Malachite Green
MALACHITE Green, also known as Aniline Green or Basic Green 4, is banned in foodstuffs in most western countries, including the USA and the UK. The compound is legitimately used as a dye in the tanning of leather, but is…
Protein incubator is vibration-free
A NEW range of chilling incubator which promises vibration-free operation to make it suitable for growing delicate protein crystals has been launched by Torrey Pines Scientific. The EchoTherm range consists of four models in two sizes, with capacities of 27.5…
3D cell culture made simple
A NEW system which promises to make consistent and reproducible 3D cell culture a simple procedure has been launched by Tap Biosystems. The new Raft system includes a custom microplate and heater together with reagents and a protocol to follow…
Chromatography vial made for lab automation
MADE of borosilicate glass in either clear or amber, the Ram Vial from JG Finneran is designed around the needs of laboratory automation systems. Its 12 x 32mm external dimensions are said to be optimum for robotic arm autosamplers to…
Scientific lasers hit 18W
WITH output powers of 12, 15, and 18 Watts, Coherent says its new Verdi G series of 532nm scientific grade lasers offer many advantages over earlier lower-power models. Despite their higher output, the new Verdi G12, Verdi G15, and Verdi…
Control unit manages microscope imaging
THE NEW DS-L3 touchscreen imaging unit from Nikon Instruments can control both a microscope and a camera, presenting images on its 8.4-inch display. The LCD touch panel has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, to display images from the…