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.
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.
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.
Mesenchymal stem cells media
07 April, 2009 | Life Technologies
Invitrogen has launched a serum-free media (SFM) designed specifically to culture mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), or stem cells derived from bone marrow. Stempro MSC SFM is claimed to overcome many challenges in MSC culture. In concert, Invitrogen also launched two kits designed to allow the differentiation of MSCs to either adipocytes (fat cells) or osteocytes (bone cells).
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.
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.
Protein interaction analysis
07 April, 2009 | Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has released a GLH sensor chip for its ProteOn XPR36 protein interaction array system. The chip generates a high analyte signal through its high ligand activity and binding capacity. The amine coupling chemistry and polymer layer of the GLH sensor chip is similar to the ProteOn GLC and GLM chips, allowing ligand binding across a wide pH range.
DNA/RNA purification system
07 April, 2009 | Phenomenex Australia
Phenomenex’s Clarity QSP system for synthetic RNA and DNA purification uses trityl-on purification to deliver concentrated, full-length oligonucleotide sequences.
Aerosol barrier tips
07 April, 2009 | Interpath Services Pty Ltd
Aerosol Barrier Tips come in a rack with a hinged lid for easy access and can be used with multi-channel pipettes.
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.
Standardised epigenetic kits
07 April, 2009 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Qiagen has launched five additions to its EpiTect product line to help address the growing demand for standardised products for complete workflows in epigenetics.
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.
PCR plates
07 April, 2009 | Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
The twin.tec real-time PCR plates offer all the features of regular twin.tec plates with the addition of white wells for real-time PCR.
Detection platform for multiple pathogens
07 April, 2009 | Scientifix Pty Ltd
Seegene and Lab901 have announced an automated multi-pathogen walk-away detection platform for European hospitals. Based on the Seeplex multiplexing PCR system and ScreenTape gel electrophoresis detection system, this Seeplex/ScreenTape detection platform is being introduced to clinical and research laboratories in 10 countries across Europe.
