Some coral reef fish may be better prepared to cope with rising CO₂ in the world’s oceans - thanks to their parents. Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (CoECRS) have reported encouraging new findings that some fish may be less vulnerable to high CO₂ and an acidifying ocean than previously feared. [ ... ]

Warsash Scientific has announced the release of the MP-2 microscope photometer from Craic Technologies. The product is an all solid-state system designed for photometry of microscopic samples in many fields including biology and cytophotometry. [ ... ]

The Australian Academy of Science today announced a new Australia-India Fellowship program to enable Australian scientists to work with leading Indian research institutions. [ ... ]

IKA lab reactors are suitable for optimising and reproducing chemical reaction, mixing, dispersing and homogenisation processes on a lab scale. The reactors can be individually customised to perform numerous tasks, including production of crèmes and lotions, and the grinding and disintegrating of solids and fibres in liquids or polymers. [ ... ]

An international scientific team has carried out the world’s first analysis of the impact of ocean acidification on every gene in the coral genome, throwing new light on the likely fate of corals under climate change. [ ... ]

A curative treatment for type 1 diabetes will come under the microscope as part of a new study by researchers from Flinders University. [ ... ]

The IKA AOD 1 decomposition system performs oxidative decompositions of solid and liquid organic and partially unorganic samples under pressure in a closed system. The system consists of the AOD 1.1 decomposition vessel, C 48 oxygen station, AOD 1.2 external ignition unit and AOD 1.11 control standard (50 mL). [ ... ]

The IKA LR-2.ST system is a modulary designed miniplant reactor system, designed to simulate and optimise chemical reaction processes as well as mixing, dispersion and homogenisation processes at a model scale with a maximum volume of 2000 mL, a minimum volume (stirring) of 500 mL and a minimum volume (dispersing) of 800 mL. [ ... ]

Targeted at the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare industries, the Bioquell Z-2 hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) generator is a complete solution for room/zone bio-decontamination offering user-friendly operation with parametric cycle control, eliminating the necessity for gas cycle development studies (non-GMP facilities). [ ... ]

Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body’s own immune system attacking its pancreatic islet beta cells and requires daily injections of insulin to regulate the patient’s blood glucose levels. A new method described in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Medicine uses stem cells from cord blood to re-educate a diabetic’s own T cells and consequently restart pancreatic function reducing the need for insulin. [ ... ]

A major award to research a treatment for a dangerous and silent brain abnormality has been received.

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The Sanyo MCO-19AIC CO₂ incubator is the claimed first CO₂ incubator with a H₂O₂ decontamination system and multilevel contamination control for the most demanding of cell culture and regulated applications.

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LaboGene’s Scanlaf Mars and Mars Pro Class 2 microbiological safety cabinets are claimed to offer new levels of comfort while ensuring operator, product and environment protection.

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The LaboGene SCANLAF Mars and Mars Pro Class 2 Microbiological Safety Cabinets are available.

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Part 1 of this article looks at ways to improve aseptic techniques and to preserve the integrity of cell cultures and sterile liquid transfers. Here in Part 2 we look at the lab environment and how it can impact on safety.

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Completely avoiding cell culture contamination is very difficult in busy laboratories. However, careful aseptic technique, appropriate caution and training can reduce the risk of contamination.

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The ScopeMeter 190 Series II 2-channel handheld portable oscilloscopes combine the power of a 2-channel oscilloscope with a 5000 count digital multimeter and paperless recording modes, creating an advanced test and measurement tool.

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TTP LabTech’s acoustic biosensor, Libra², can be used for the study of glycosylation patterns on cell membranes.

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The Synbiosis ProtoCOL 2 automated colony counter can be used to rapidly and accurately count colonies of yeast, used as a model system for human DNA repair research.

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The Model 1205B handheld CO/CO₂ gas analyser accurately measures the concentration of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in a duct or space.

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The Air Science ductless metal-free hybrid Class 2 laminar flow cabinet can be used in laboratories where both process and operator protection is required in a metal-free or corrosive environment.

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The Model 6016 incubator is claimed to be the only benchtop refrigerated CO₂ incubator, creates a stable environment for cell growth and is designed for demanding applications.

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PC-1 is a low-protein, serum-free medium that can be used for the culture of primary cells and anchorage-dependent cell lines.

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Providing 29 cubic feet of capacity in a convenient upright configuration, the large-capacity Reach-in CO₂ incubator lets users efficiently culture and store large volumes of patient or clinical samples, perform short-term growth studies and grow large-volume products requiring precise incubation

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The Heraeus BB 15 Function Line CO₂ incubator provides everything necessary for the good growth of cell tissues cultures.

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The Scientific Industries Vortex-Genie 2 accessory range now features a tube holder for more vortexing versatility.

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Alere International has launched three next-generation products: Troponin I - a single-analyte, improved sensitivity Troponin I (TnI) test, Cardio2 - a two-analyte panel consisting of the new Troponin I and BNP as well as Cardio3 - a three-analyte panel consisting of the new Troponin I, BNP and CK-MB. These improved tests allow for earlier detection of even lower levels of TnI, which improves outcomes and benefits the patient, the hospital, the physician office laboratory and the cardiologist.

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Lonza agaroses are claimed to provide quality, purity and performance for electrophoresis.

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The 170 L CelCulture CO₂ incubator incorporates key features for providing suitable cell growth conditions. Vivocell precise parameter control ensures a good temperature uniformity: \<±0.2°C - ensuring cultures are evenly incubated.

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A two-in-one test that can simultaneously detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for food poisoning outbreaks and the toxins that the bacteria use to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and other symptoms in its victims has been developed.

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