Next-generation sequencing service
08 April, 2009 | Australian Genome Research Facility Ltd
Foreshadowing the changes in the next-generation sequencing market, AGRF is expanding its current range of next-generation sequencing services via the acquisition of the illumina Genome Analyser II (GA II, utilising Solexa technology). The GA II service, combined with the established Roche GS FLX (454) service, will enable the genomics research community to access a suite of scalable next-generation sequencing services spanning both long and short read lengths.
RNA isolation kit
08 April, 2009 | Life Technologies
The PureLink RNA Mini Kit provides a simple, reliable and rapid method for isolating high-quality total RNA from a wide variety of samples, including animal and plant cells and tissue, blood, bacteria, yeast and liquid samples.
pH tester
07 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Powered by microprocessor technology, the EcoTestr pH 1 and pH 2 range of pocket testers is designed for hassle-free pH measurements.
Chromatography software
07 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
ChromQuest 5.0 Chromatography Data System (CDS) software provides a new user interface, data acquisition, data processing and reporting for Thermo Scientific LC and GC instrumentation, including the Accela high-speed LC system and all of the configurations of the versatile TriPlus autosampler.
Nitrogen/protein analyser
07 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Flash 4000 nitrogen/protein analyser is designed to offer an alternative to the Kjeldahl methodology for dedicated nitrogen and N/protein analysis.
Staphylococcal species identification
07 April, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Remel RapID Staph Plus can be used for the biochemical identification of Staphylococcus species and related organisms isolated from human clinical specimens. This rapid and convenient manual identification system offers clinical laboratories of any size a valuable diagnostic tool for an important group of opportunistic pathogens, with results in only 4 hours.
Gel documentation systems
07 April, 2009 | FB Australia
The FUSION FX7 is the latest addition to the range of gel documentation systems from Vilber Lourmat, France.
Magnetic stirring bar
07 April, 2009 | Lomb Scientific (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Spinbar Capsule Magnetic Stirring Bar consists of a magnetic stirring bar that spins freely inside a small flat capsule and prevents the stirring bar from contacting the gel.
Peptide library
07 April, 2009 | Mimotopes Pty Ltd
The rapid endopeptidase profiling library (REPLi) is a generic screening tool that overcomes known hurdles to identifying the cleavage site requirements for protease substrates, which are viewed as possible drug targets in disease treatment.
Multi-vendor hardware control
07 April, 2009 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
Control of Shimadzu’s Prominence series high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) by Waters Empower/Empower 2 chromatography data system is now available through a collaboration between Waters and Shimadzu utilising the Open Interface Portal for multi-vendor hardware control. Shimadzu Prominence now seamlessly operates within the Empower software environment.
Robotic protein handling
07 April, 2009 | Meeco Holdings Pty Ltd
The Rigaku Actor robotic protein crystal handling system for automated crystal sample mounting and storage eliminates much of the physical handling of samples by crystallographers during routine screening and data collection in the laboratory or at the beamline.
Automated immunofluorescence
07 April, 2009 | In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
The Binding Site has released a fully automated slide processor capable of providing walk-away automation for immunofluorescence assays. The ASP1200 uses a space-saving design (50 x 50 x 55 cm), making it suitable for any size laboratory. Up to 12 slides and four different immunofluorescence assays can be processed simultaneously on the instrument.
Chromatography automation kits
07 April, 2009 | Global Life Sciences Solutions
ÄKTApurifier systems have been designed for versatile, high-performance FPLC purification of proteins and peptides. There are four different core systems with essential functions for FPLC purification. The core systems have different sets of pumps and detectors. These core systems can be combined with ÄKTAdesign automation kits to provide customised solutions to specific needs.
Real-time PCR detection system
07 April, 2009 | Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
The Bio-Rad CFX96 real-time PCR detection system features an optical reaction module that builds on the power and flexibility of the C1000 thermal cycler, creating an easy-to-install, real-time PCR system.
Xeno-free culture substrate
07 April, 2009 | Life Technologies
Cellstart is a fully defined, completely animal-origin-free substrate for the attachment and expansion of embryonic, mesenchymal and neural stem cells.
