Case Studies
Flow cytometer detects bacteria in environmental waters
The rapid and accurate detection of bacteria in aquatic environments has typically been challenging due to the complexity of the natural water microbial populations. [ + ]
Coral-counting robot to assist with reef restoration
Researchers have developed a robot to count and capture images of baby tank-grown corals destined for the Great Barrier Reef, saving thousands of hours of time. [ + ]
Platform helps accelerate synthetic and metabolic workflows
Ultrahigh-throughput, droplet-based screening had long been on Biosyntia's radar for its immense potential in cell factory development. [ + ]
Small-scale bioreactor helps create cultivated meat
Magic Valley scientists have utilised an Applikon bioreactor in the process of creating cultivated meat that is completely free from animal by-products. [ + ]
Hanna Instruments supports archaeological research — chloride in an alkaline wash bath
It is common among archaeologists to soak iron artefacts in an alkaline deoxygenated wash bath to conserve as much of the objects as possible. [ + ]
MGI, SAGC partner to advance Australian genomics research
MGI and South Australian Genomics Centre have introduced the country's first commercial ultra-high throughput sequencer, DNBSEQ-T7. [ + ]
Trust your gut — advances in microbiome DNA analysis
Ortho-Analytic identifies the bacterial, fungi and parasite DNA found in stool samples using molecular genetic analyses, helping to build a detailed picture of a patient's gut microbiome. [ + ]
Benchtop blast freezers simplify R&D of temp-sensitive materials
Mini blast freezers can lower the temperature far below conventional levels in minutes as well as promptly thaw as needed. [ + ]
Electronic pipetting helps to streamline drug development
Pharmaxis uses INTEGRA Biosciences' pipetting robot and electronic pipettes to help streamline sample and reagent preparation for small molecule screening. [ + ]
Top US hospital ensures regulatory compliance for blood, drugs, vaccines and nutrition
In an innovative US-based hospital, the Vaisala viewLinc Continuous monitoring system monitors basically every environment that contains temperature-sensitive materials. [ + ]
3D bioprinting and AI help treat diabetes feet, osteoarthritis
ROKIT's AI solution recognises the affected area of the patient, using computer vision and deep-learning technology, and then outputs a patch to a 3D printer. [ + ]
Underground lab to shed light on dark matter
The Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) is set to be the new epicentre of dark matter research in Australia. [ + ]
Serviced lab space in Melbourne — filling a need in STEM
Yild provides customised laboratory space for almost any scientific, clinical or commercial use — now available in Melbourne within a few minutes of the CBD. [ + ]
Huntsman Telescope to help discover the fate of the Milky Way
Macquarie University recently unveiled the Huntsman Telescope, designed to 'hunt for' and study ultra-faint galaxies and astronomical objects in the Southern Sky. [ + ]
Cryogenic blast freezing to -90°C in minutes increases throughput
Safely circulating air cooled by liquid nitrogen enables rapid product freezing in a fraction of the time required by traditional compressor-based units. [ + ]
