Lloyd Instruments FT Plus coefficient of friction tester
25 November, 2009 | Technical & Scientific Equipment
The Lloyd Instruments FT Plus bench-mounted, single lead screw dedicated friction tester measures static and kinetic coefficients of friction to a high accuracy.
Idaho Technology Rapid LT PCR instrument
25 November, 2009 | Arrow Scientific
The Rapid LT is a real-time PCR instrument capable of analysing samples for the presence of targeted nucleic acid sequences. The complete system provides end-to-end PCR protocol and is AOAC-approved, post-enrichment pooling protocol.
DKSH distribution agreement with DNR Imaging
23 November, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
DKSH has announced a distribution agreement with DNR Imaging, producer of UV imaging and camera systems for interpretation of diagnostic electrophoresis gels used in research and clinical diagnosis, complementing the electrophoresis instrumentation and consumables.
Lonza acquires Simbiosys Biowares' preclinical cell and molecular biology group
21 November, 2009 | Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
Lonza has completed the acquisition of the preclinical cell and molecular biology assets of Simbiosys Biowares India, a biology outsourcing company, expanding its cell-biology platform.
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.
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.
Qiagen Influenza A/H1N1 test kit
20 November, 2009 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Qiagen has launch its Influenza A/H1N1 test and several updates to its activities in the global surveillance of the swine flu pandemic. The kit enables both the highly sensitive and specific detection of the novel Influenza A/H1N1 and all other known Influenza A and B virus strains. The test kit has been designed for use by governments and public health institutions.
Applied Biosystems SOLiD 3 Plus genomic analysis platform
20 November, 2009 | Life Technologies
Applied Biosystems’ SOLiD 3 Plus System, a genomic analysis platform, is designed for users working towards mainstream sequencing of personal genomes for clinical research and personalised medicine.
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.
Enzo CELLestial fluorescent probes and labelling reagents
20 November, 2009 | Sapphire Bioscience
Enzo Life Sciences’ CELLestial fluorescent probes and labelling reagents for live cell analysis applications include reagents for detection of pH, calcium, chloride, zinc, membrane potential, ROS, GPCR, amyloid and lipid droplets.
AmpFISTR Identifiler Direct, Identifiler Plus and NGM PCR Amplification Kits
20 November, 2009 | Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
Forensic DNA kits with chemistry reagents, the AmpFISTR Identifiler Direct, Identifiler Plus and NGM PCR Amplification Kits provide good performance, efficiency and data quality, enabling fast recovery of more DNA results from a wider range of samples.
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
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.
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.
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.
