Nasopharyngeal flocked swabs and universal transport media
09 June, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Previously, Nasopharyngeal Aspirates have been the sample collection method of choice when detecting respiratory viruses. This method of sampling can cause discomfort for the patient and requires specific equipment, making it less suitable for widespread use.
Biorisk-free growth factors and cytokines
09 June, 2009 | Sapphire Bioscience
ORF Genetics offers high-grade, biorisk-free growth factors and hard-to-express recombinant proteins from ISOkine.
Organic chemistry catalogue
09 June, 2009 | Chem-Supply Pty Ltd
Chem-Supply has released the Acros Organics 2009 Price List and now stocks more products in Australia and offers faster indent lead-times.
Flammable safety storage cabinets
09 June, 2009 | Laboratory Systems Group
Dueperthal Type 90 Flammable Safety Storage Cabinets simplify dangerous goods storage. The safety cabinets offer quality construction, aesthetics and ergonomic design.
Microwave digestion vessel
09 June, 2009 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
CEM has introduced the EasyPrep Vessel for use in the Mars Microwave Reaction System. EasyPrep has no fittings or membranes and is simpler to assemble and use than many other high-pressure/high-temperature vessels.
Microplate data analysis software
09 June, 2009 | Millennium Science Pty Ltd
BioTek Instruments has released Gen5 version 1.08.4 of its Microplate Data Analysis Software which provides new features to enhance enterprise-wide user management and system notifications.
Cell and tissue culture magnetic stirrer
09 June, 2009 | John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
2mag’s magnetic stirrers can be used for the careful and protective mixing of cell suspensions and culture media. The BioMixDrive has a stirring volume of up to 5000 mL.
Engineering plastics for the medical industry
09 June, 2009 | Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd
Dotmar can offer an extensive range of medical-grade thermoplastics that meet strict FDA and USP Class IV requirements. Designed specifically for the medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, these medical-grade thermoplastics will replace existing solutions made of stainless steel, titanium, glass or ceramics.
Ion analysis by capillary electrophoresis kits
09 June, 2009 | Beckman Coulter Australia
Beckman Coulter has introduced two kits for anion and cation analysis on the company’s P/ACE MDQ System. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) analysis of ions performed using these kits delivers efficient, rapid separations with small sample requirements and short preparation times. The kits incorporate a dynamic coating technology that claims to produce more consistent migration times than other approaches.
High-throughput magnetic DNA and RNA purification
09 June, 2009 | Pathtech Pty Ltd
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex is a compact magnetic bead processing system for rapid purification of DNA, RNA, proteins or cells. It can process 24 or 96 samples simultaneously and has a processing volume of 20-5000 µL. Additionally, the KingFisher Flex can be used with any brand of magnetic bead kit available as well as in-house developed kits.
Glycan characterisation
09 June, 2009 | Waters Australia Pty Ltd
Waters has released the UltraPerformance LC (UPLCÂ) analytical solution for the characterisation of 2-AB labelled glycans from glycoproteins. The UPLC solution combines the Acquity UPLC BEH Glycan Columns with the Acquity UPLC System equipped with fluorescence detection. Current FDA regulations require that firms developing and manufacturing therapeutic proteins are able to accurately characterise the glycans attached to those proteins to ensure the efficacy and safety of a biopharmaceutical product.
Search engine for natural peptides
09 June, 2009 | Proteomics International Pty Ltd
Proteomics International has developed a peptide drug discovery process and the preliminary results are positive.
Particle sizing system
09 June, 2009 | Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has acquired Particle Sizing Systems, a privately held company that designs and manufactures instruments that measure the particle size and stability in materials ranging from soft drinks to ink jet inks to semiconductor polishing slurries.
Imaging spectrograph
09 June, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The Shamrock SR-500i imaging spectrograph is an addition to Andor’s existing range of spectroscopy detection solutions. The instrument will offer users enhanced multi-track capabilities and imaging quality for simultaneous multi-fibre-optic probing and direct-coupling micro-spectroscopy applications.
ICP/ICP-MS supplies catalogue
09 June, 2009 | Glass Expansion Pty Ltd
Glass Expansion has released its 2009 catalogue which is a useful reference for all ICP-OES and ICP-MS users.

