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40-plus new short courses for lab professionals at Pittcon 2017
September 15, 2016 by Leslie Burt Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittcon Short Course Committee has announced 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. Courses –…
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Plate holder enables bench-top 1536-well pipetting
September 15, 2016 by Leslie Burt A new plate holder enables 1536-well pipetting on Integra’s Viaflo 384 electronic handheld pipette. The introduction of this new capability provides screening labs with an alternative to fully automated robotic liquid-handling systems. Most screening assays start in larger formats (96…
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Syringe pump has dual independent channels
September 15, 2016 by Leslie Burt A new syringe pump, the Pump 33 DDS (Dual Drive System), has two independent pumping channels controlled by an intuitive touch-screen interface. This multi-purpose syringe pump employs advanced syringe mechanisms that include a tight gripping, extremely secure syringe clamp that…
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Bench-top concentrator enhances forensic sample preparation
September 15, 2016 by Leslie Burt Genevac reports 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. Diclofenac…
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ChIP-seq assay kit for histone methylation
September 15, 2016 by Leslie Burt Chromatrap reports on the advantages of using its Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (ChIP-seq) assay kits for histone methylation applications. The ChIP-seq kit uses solid state technology in parallel with high-throughput sequencing to deliver a streamlined ChIP-seq protocol from small cell numbers…
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New, safe approach to carrying lab samples
September 15, 2016 by Lab Product News Rack’n’Lab is designed to allow multiple bags to be used while being held upright without the need for bottles or specifically designed bags. It is particularly suitable for use with transport bags in food testing and environmental water sampling. The…
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Integrated HPLC bioethanol analyzer allows 24/7 QC testing
September 9, 2016 by Lab Product News Compact BioEthanol Analyzer is an advanced tool for real-time monitoring of the fermentation process in bioethanol production. Real-time monitoring allows process controllers to take immediate action when issues arise. Remote monitoring of the BioEthanol Analyzer via the i-Series web interface…
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Dissolution testing system measures directly in the vessel
September 8, 2016 by Lab Product News No more sampling! The Distek Opt-Diss 410 UV fiber optic system for dissolution testing measures directly in the vessel, eliminating problematic filters, tubing and pumps used in conventional sampling. Patented ARCH probes designed specifically for dissolution eliminate bubbles and trapped…
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Digital panel multimeter is fast, accurate
September 8, 2016 by Lab Product News The MDS8PT universal bench-top unit houses a Platinum Series 1/8 DIN digital panel meter. This easy-to-use panel meter has a large colour changing LED display that is totally programmable at any set-point or alarm point to meet a variety of…
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Blowdown evaporator is automation-ready
August 30, 2016 by Lab Product News A next-generation nitrogen blowdown evaporator, the Ultravap Levante is designed to meet the needs of the modern automated laboratory. The instrument comes with an RS232 connection and a remote command set enabling it to connect to and be operated from…
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Technical paper explains techniques for increasing ChIP efficiency
August 29, 2016 by Lab Product News Chromatrap has published a new technical article that discusses and describes methodologies to increase Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) efficiency by making sure chromatin in samples is sheared to the correct size range. The authors describe how for every chromatin preparation it…
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Fast and reproducible pulverization of large sample volumes
August 24, 2016 by Lab Product News The RS 300 XL Vibratory Disc Mill enables fast preparation of samples for volumes of up to 2000 ml. The grinder can handle simultaneous processing of up to four samples. Due to a robust universal drive shaft, which sets the…
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IR microscope provides a macro view on micro analysis
August 24, 2016 by Lab Product News With automated analysis functions and an enhanced wide field camera option, the AIM-9000 infrared microscope enables analysts of all experience levels to observe, measure, and analyze micro samples quickly and efficiently. Laboratories can use this microscope system to perform high-sensitivity…
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High-throughput evaporator featured in new demo video
August 12, 2016 by Lab Product News The Series 3 HT evaporator range, featured in a new demo video, incorporates a high performance vacuum pump, the latest touchscreen technology and a sleek ergonomic design. Available in 6- and 12-sample holder configurations, the evaporators offer high capacity, technology…
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Insights into evaporation the focus of new website
August 9, 2016 by Lab Product News A new website provides easily navigable access to Genevac’s comprehensive portfolio of evaporators and concentrators to suit almost any solvent removal application, purchasing budget or productivity requirement. Site visitors get ready access to an extensive searchable library of articles, technical…
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Cryogenic storage labels stand up to extreme cold
August 9, 2016 by Leslie Burt Ordinary labels are not meant to be used in cold storage conditions and can fall off or be ruined, risking sample mix-ups and content confusion. These Cryogenic Storage Labels feature a strong, permanent adhesive that will withstand cold storage temperatures…
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S/TEM combines high resolution, fast analysis
August 9, 2016 by Lab Product News The Themis Z S/TEM automated scanning/transmission electron microscope combines high resolution, fast analysis and what the manufacturer says is the best light element imaging that is commercially available. Image resolution – Improvements in system stability and automated tuning routines allow…
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$3.75M funding supports study of marine contaminants
August 3, 2016 by Leslie Burt Ottawa, ON – A new round of funding worth $3.75 million that will support research into marine contaminants has been announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s National Contaminants Advisory Group. The funding will be available to Canadian universities and not-for-profit…
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Portable fNIRS system expands opportunities for brain imaging research
July 27, 2016 by Lab Product News The LIGHTNIRS functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system expands opportunities for brain imaging research by providing high-quality blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) signals of the cerebral cortex in a compact, wearable design. With its compact size, the system easily fits inside…
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Versatile centrifugal evaporator for CROs
July 27, 2016 by Lab Product News The EZ-2 Elite centrifugal evaporator, designed for large pharma R&D, combines high performance, versatility, ease-of-use and affordability, making it suitable for contract research organizations (CROs). The evaporator is designed to concentrate efficiently or completely dry samples. It is compatible with…
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Kits enable CRISPR genomic editing
July 27, 2016 by Lab Product News CRISPR gRNA Lentivector Cloning Kits provide scientists with a targeted and precise genomic gene editing methodology, a key tool for genomic correction, modification and gene therapy. The recently discovered CRISPR/Cas gene editing technique offers higher targeting accuracy, much more target…
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Device provides customized control of the cell microenvironment
July 25, 2016 by Lab Product News As it has become essential to control the behaviour and development of living cells in culture, For many years, studying the influence of the microenvironment on intracellular and intercellular mechanisms has been essential for research in cell and medical biology;…
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Environmental data loggers are small and accurate
July 25, 2016 by Lab Product News Kestrel DROP Wireless Environmental Data Loggers are small, rugged, waterproof and accurate. They can record and monitor the conditions of any environment, while easily accessing and charting real-time data on a smart device. The DROPs can be placed in multiple…
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$30M in funding supports 34 health research projects
July 25, 2016 by Lab Product News London, ON – A total of 34 projects at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) have been awarded close to $30 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).…
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HPLC column oven range is to 90°C
July 22, 2016 by Lab Product News The EchoTherm HPLC Column Oven Model CO20 has a temperature range from room temperature to 90.0°C readable and settable to 0.1°C. PID temperature control software regulates temperatures to ±0.1°C. Temperature accuracy and stability are ±0.1ºC with a stable temperature indicator…
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High-quality CVD graphene films for innovative applications
July 22, 2016 by Lab Product News Through state-of-the-art chemical vapour deposition (CVD) methods, a new line of very high-quality graphene film is available for use as transparent conductors and in other innovative applications. The standard graphene films include: CVD graphene on copper foil – copper foil…
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Peer-review research shows benefits of ChIP technology
July 21, 2016 by Lab Product News Three recently published customer papers in different peer-reviewed journals cite how the solid state Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) technology has enabled groundbreaking research. A recent study published in Drug Metabolism & Deposition [1] looks at the role of Chromatin structural changes…
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Application guide for liquid transfers between different labware formats
July 21, 2016 by Lab Product News An explanatory application guide demonstrates the benefits of Integra Biosciences’ electronic adjustable tip spacing Voyager II pipette range in transferring liquid samples between different labware formats. Many laboratory applications require liquid transfers between various labware formats. Due to varying requirements…
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Modular bioreactor system boosts lab efficiency
July 21, 2016 by Leslie Burt An expandable bench-top workstation with a single-use bioreactor design offers a simple approach to process development for fermentation and cell culture. The ambr 250 modular bench-top mini bioreactor system gives bioprocess scientists access to advanced bench-top bioreactor technology for process…
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Scientists discover genetic self-renewal switch for cord-blood stem cells
July 19, 2016 by Leslie Burt Toronto, ON – A cord-blood self-renewal switch has been discovered by a team of international stem cell scientists, co-led in Canada by Dr. John Dick and in the Netherlands by Dr. Gerald de Haan. The scientists say the discovery could…
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Analytical testing laboratory for grain opens in Guelph
July 12, 2016 by Leslie Burt Guelph, ON – Grain Farmers of Ontario and SGS Canada have joined forces to open a new analytical testing laboratory for cereal crops. A ribbon cutting was held this week to celebrate the opening of the new facility, called the…
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