DNA sequencing platform
09 January, 2008 | Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
The Solid System DNA sequencing platform is claimed to enable new ways of performing genetic analysis applications.
Turbulent flow chromatography columns
06 December, 2007 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced a line of silica-based TurboFlow columns designed exclusively for use with Thermo Scientific Transcend Systems. The columns provide scientists in clinical research and pharmaceutical analysis the capability to integrate online sample preparation with LC-MS analysis. The TurboFlow XL columns enable researchers to reduce sample preparation time and minimise ion suppression, while providing faster analysis and more confident data.
Documentation camera
06 December, 2007 | Pathtech Pty Ltd
The Spot Insight Camera is a scientific documentation camera which is available with either 2 or 4 megapixel versions.
Optical sectioning in real time
06 December, 2007 | ZEISS Group
Conventional wide field fluorescent imaging is hindered by the detection of out of focus light above and below the specimen plane being examined. This has limited traditional fluorescent microscopes to a Z-direction resolution of approximately 1 µm. This limitation has spurred the adoption of the laser scanning microscope (LSM) into examination of subcellular biology with the capability of Z-resolutions below 0.5 µm.
Microtitre plate closures
06 December, 2007 | Lomb Scientific (Aust) Pty Ltd
Two versions of the WebSeal sealing mat are available for use with round and square bottom microtitre plate wells. WebSeal mats are suitable for sealing filter plates.
Food contaminant testing method
06 December, 2007 | Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
Applied Biosystems and its joint venture partner, Sciex, have announced the release of a food testing method intended to help public health laboratories and food manufacturers improve food safety.
Laboratory technical support
06 December, 2007 | Pall (Australia) Pty Ltd
Filtration, separation and purification technologies are changing rapidly as manufacturers keep pace with the demanding requirements of both traditional and emerging laboratory applications. Users require technical support that is fast, knowledgeable and readily available. Pall Life Sciences is responding to these needs with the expansion of its Laboratory Technical Support team to provide global, 24-hour-a-day, live technical support.
Laser particle size analysers
06 December, 2007 | Scientex Pty Ltd
Cilas laser particle size analysers include features such as the short optical bench, intuitive software interface and a 2 in 1 design, which effortlessly integrates wet and dry modes in the same system. Cilas particle size analysers work on determination and on control of the particle size in powder matter, in suspension or in emulsion. Their technological solutions meet the needs of many and various fields including: cement, ceramics, manufacturing industries, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biology and food.
Growing human embryonic stem cells
06 December, 2007 | Life Technologies
Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), the building blocks for all cell types in the human body, may be harnessed for potential applications in cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Currently, hESC culture and expansion methods require the use of serum, mouse or human fibroblast feeder layers, or feeder-conditioned medium. These culture methods are labour intensive and hard to scale, and it is difficult to maintain hESCs in an undifferentiated state because of significant sources of variability such as growth factor fluctuations during culture.
Gene-based search tool
06 December, 2007 | Merck
Your Favorite Gene (www.sigma.com/yfg) is a comprehensive, web-based search tool that matches genes of interest against thousands of Sigma-Aldrich research products. This flexible search engine matches 150,000 shRNAs, 725,000 siRNAs, 4000 antibodies, proteins and kits, and 1000 bioactive small molecules to specific genes of interest.
Liquid GC autosampler
06 December, 2007 | ALPE Pty Ltd
The HT300APlus is a liquid GC autosampler that also supports automated MEPS (micro extraction by packed sorbent).
Gel documentation and digital colour imaging system
07 November, 2007 | DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
The UVP PhotoDoc-It imaging system is suitable for basic documentation of gels and plates. The system is configured for limited laboratory space and budgets.
Pathology tube management system
07 November, 2007 | Ai Scientific Pty Ltd
The PathFinder 900 is a fully automated tube management system that has been designed to manage pre- and post-analytical sorting, decapping, aliquoting, recapping and tracking in a laboratory as well as all storage and tracking requirements.
Glassware traceability
07 November, 2007 | SCHOTT Australia Pty Ltd
Schott Duran has introduced the Retrace Code, an eight-digit batch code shown on Schott Duran laboratory glass bottles, beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks and reagent bottles that allows the bottles to be retraced to the point of production, including the matching batch.
Drug detection systems
07 November, 2007 | Pathtech Pty Ltd
With just one swipe of the Drugwipe device users can detect the unseen presence of drugs in the workplace. The Drugwipe device provides a screening test for the presence of drugs in saliva, allowing detection of current and very recent drug use. The Drugwipe device reduces testing time, is user friendly, sampling is less intrusive and may be performed anywhere. Users will be able to perform random and point of incident testing.
