Protein association and aggregation system
09 January, 2008 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
Wyatt Technology's Calypso automated protein association and aggregation system enables the rapid, quantitative, nondestructive characterisation of protein-protein interactions in native solution using composition-gradient multi-angle light scattering (CG-MALS).
Signal isolator
09 January, 2008 | Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
The ISCX1 is a signal isolator that accepts a 4-20 mA signal with an input impedance of 50W or 0-10 VDC with an input impedance of 1 mW and provides an isolated output signal of 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC with an accuracy of 0.1%.
Pure water for clinical analyser laboratories
09 January, 2008 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Elga Medica pure water systems can provide direct feed to clinical chemistry and immunology analysers used in pathology laboratories. The single box solutions have been purpose-built to power total pure water requirements for clinical pathology laboratories. The units are designed to supply either a single analyser or the total laboratory water requirement by feeding multiple analysers including dispense taps.
Digesters
09 January, 2008 | Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd
The mineralisation units of the DK series digesters are designed for digesting solid and liquid samples in order to determine the nitrogen/protein content according to the Kjeldhal method. Velp digesters are made up of an aluminium heating block which offers good thermal homogeneity, with a maximum working temperature of 450°C. The block's temperature is controlled by dedicated microprocessor electronics. The temperature probe does not require calibration since the electronics performs self-calibration every time the device is turned on. All of this makes it possible to obtain high test precision and repeatability.
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.
Deuterium lamp
09 January, 2008 | Heraeus Amba Australia Pty Ltd
Deuterium lamps, hollow cathode lamps and other light sources from Heraeus are engineered for long lifetime, high precision and stability.
Rapid test for Campylobacter species
09 January, 2008 | Oxoid Australia Pty Ltd
Oxoid has introduced a rapid colorimetric test for the differentiation of Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Arcobacter species from other bacteria growing on solid culture media. OBIS campy is a simple two-test procedure that determines both Gram status and the presence or absence of L-alanyl aminopeptidase (L-ALA) activity within 2 mins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
