Biomatrica/Qiagen QIAsafe DNA blood products
20 November, 2009 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Biomatrica and Qiagen have launched QIAsafe DNA Blood Products, the first dry blood storage available on a matrix based on Biomatrica’s SampleMatrix technology.
Agilent SureSelect Human All Exon kit
20 November, 2009 | Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
The SureSelect Human All Exon Kit for the Applied Biosystems SOLiD System enables target enrichment prior to next-generation DNA sequencing.
Perkin Elmer EnSpire plate reader
20 November, 2009 | PerkinElmer (Australia) Pty Ltd
An expansion of the EnSpire Multilabel plate reader platform, EnSpire, provides users, including those working with primary or stem cells in cancer and neuropharmacology research, with improved assay performance and sensitivity.
Bio-Rad acquires Biotest diagnostics
20 November, 2009 | Bio-Rad Laboratories
Bio-Rad Laboratories has signed an agreement to acquire certain diagnostic businesses of Biotest for 45 million euros, the terms of which were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2010.
PerkinElmer AutomatedGSP Genetic Screening Processor
20 November, 2009 | PerkinElmer (Australia) Pty Ltd
PerkinElmer has received the first 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its automated GSP Genetic Screening Processor, used by public health laboratories as part of newborn screening programs.
BD Kaleidoscope reagent and dye expansion program
20 November, 2009 | BD
The BD Kaleidoscope reagent and dye expansion program includes nearly 200 fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies for flow cytometry
Carl Zeiss LSM 780 laser scanning microscope
20 November, 2009 | ZEISS Group
Added to the LSM 7 range of laser scanning microscopes, the LSM 780 with GaAsP detector technology is claimed to significantly increase sensitivity.
SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier Screening Test
20 November, 2009 | Agena Bioscience Inc
The SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier Screening Test screens for 103 mutations and five variants, including the 23 mutations recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG).
Venom Science Cobra Venom Detection Kit
20 November, 2009 | Venom Supplies Pty Ltd
Venom Science has developed a Cobra Venom Detection Kit to assist in tracing the illegal use of cobra venom by racing trainers, previously difficult to detect. The test involves using specially treated venom antibodies which are labelled with markers that highlight the cobra venom when they come into contact with it.
Beckman Coulter Access Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) assay
20 November, 2009 | Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter has expanded its reproductive disease state management range with the Access Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) assay for use in the differential diagnosis of conditions of chronic or excessive androgenic activity. The assay may also be used in conjunction with the Access Testosterone Assay to provide a calculated free androgen index1.
Greiner Bio-One Datamatrix Barcode Cryovials
20 November, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Greiner Bio-One has introduced 2D Datamatrix Cryovials for simple and accurate sample identification.
Lonza Potelligent CHOK1SV host cell line
20 November, 2009 | Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
Potelligent CHOK1SV, a host cell line for manufacturing recombinant antibodies, combines BioWa’s glycosylation Potelligent technology with Lonza’s GS Gene Expression System and CHOK1SV.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments PTM Finder software
20 November, 2009 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
PTM Finder software uses data mining to investigate post-translational modification in complex protein samples, including data for hypothetical, novel modifications. The software is designed to integrate with the Axima range of Maldi mass spectrometers.
Greiner Bio-One tissue culture range
20 November, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Greiner Bio-One’s tissue culture products include flasks, dishes, bottles, tubes and plates. Advanced tissue culture treatments are also available.
Eppendorf Research plus multipipette
20 November, 2009 | Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
Eppendorf’s pipette line Research plus is now available. The multipipette electronic model is available as a special edition.
