Fast PCR on any real-time cycler
10 September, 2007 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
QuantiFast Kits are claimed to deliver faster results in real-time PCR. With time savings of up to 60% on existing cyclers claimed, there is no need for hardware upgrades. In addition, no PCR optimisation is required, even if using previously established assays. Kits are available for SYBR Green or probe-based detection in PCR, two-step RT-PCR and one-step RT-PCR.
Blood banking test automation
10 September, 2007 | Australian Laboratory Services
BioTek Instruments has developed, in partnership with Immucor, an automated benchtop assay instrument for use in the blood transfusion industry. Manufactured by BioTek exclusively for Immucor, the Galileo Echo provides small to medium sized hospital blood bank laboratories with walk-away automation of tests such as ABO grouping and Rh (D) typing, detection/identification of IgG red blood cell antibodies, compatibility testing and red blood cell phenotyping for significant increases in productivity and patient safety while taking less time than other methods.
Genetic variant identification
10 September, 2007 | Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
Variant Reporter software is designed to accelerate the analysis of genetic variation data. The Variant Reporter Software reduces manual review time of these data by automating the detection of genetic variants and streamlining the data analysis process. Applied Biosystems expects that the software can reduce by up to half the time currently required to evaluate genetic variation data generated during medical sequencing projects.
Brady laboratory labelling solutions
06 August, 2007 | Brady Australia Pty Ltd
Brady Australia Pty Ltd has simple, effective and affordable labelling solutions for identifying and tracking laboratory samples. Brady's special self-laminating or wraparound label protects your label's legend from extreme temperature, chemicals and solvents.
Oligonucleotide separations technology
06 August, 2007 | Waters Australia Pty Ltd
Waters has introduced two sets of columns for the purification and analysis of oligonucleotides. The Acquity UPLC OST C18 columns have been specifically designed to work with the Waters family of Acquity UltraPerformance LC products. The XBridge OST C18 columns are designed for advanced oligonucleotide HPLC separations. Both products are suitable for purifying and analysing synthetic oligonucleotides including siRNA, primers and probes, therapeutic drugs made by oligonucleotide manufacturers, diagnostic kit makers, government and university laboratories, and biotechnology companies.
Transfection reagent
06 August, 2007 | Life Technologies
Lipofectamine LTX Reagent offers a solution for gene expression as it is a plasmid DNA-specific transfection reagent that can provide the same level of reproducible and efficient gene expression in a wide range of cell lines, including primary and disease-related cells. Lipofectamine LTX Reagent is synthesised from 100% animal origin-free components, making it easy to validate the absence of zoonotic diseases, such as BSE or viruses, in experiments or cell lines. A certificate of origin may be obtained.
DLS plate reader
06 August, 2007 | Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
The DynaPro plate reader performs automated, high-throughput, temperature-controlled dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements with industry-standard well plates without perturbing the samples. This device is designed to achieve rapid screening of unfractionated samples and is suitable for a wide range of applications including protein crystallography, pharmaceutical formulation and antibody aggregation studies. The plate reader uses industry-standard 96, 384 or 1536 well plates and features built-in temperature control as well as compatibility with the industry's liquid handling robots.
Customised plastic housings
06 August, 2007 | RTP Trading Pty Limited
Rutty Tool-less Plastics manufactures customised plastic enclosures and parts.
Chromosome-specific paint system
06 August, 2007 | BioScientific Pty Ltd
Star*FISH and Chromotrax paint systems are highly chromosome specific and provide good, even coverage of the chromosome, unlike paints based on cloned libraries. This is because they are prepared from DOP-PCR*-amplified DNA obtained from flow-sorted chromosomes.
DNA fragment cloning
06 August, 2007 | Life Technologies
MultiSite Gateway Pro Technology enables users to efficiently and conveniently assemble multiple DNA fragments in the desired order and orientation into a Gateway Expression vector.
Hotplate stirrers
06 August, 2007 | VWR International Pty Ltd
Stuart hotplate stirrers are available in a range of versions to suit most laboratories and include digital units, external temperature controllers, efficient infra red heating units or robust analog units. The stylish and economical general-purpose hotplate/stirrers are designed with safety as well as performance in mind. The hotplate is shaped for stability and also helps deflect spills away from the controls and the user.
Vial filling system for clinical trials
06 August, 2007 | Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
Bosch Pharmaceutical has augmented its portfolio of vial filling solutions with the FLT1020, a system designed for increased efficiency in clinical trials. The filler is a downsized alternative to larger vial filling systems, specifically designed for the clinical/trials phase. Based on production technology, the FLT1020 minimises packaging and processing variables when shifting into the full scale production stage. Pharmaceutical firms moving from clinical trials to the production phase need to be able to predict how a drug will handle on the filling line and the FLT1020 addresses the demands of pharmaceutical manufacturers that require a scaled down unit that replicates the conditions of mass production. A smaller system enables firms to anticipate potential variables, streamline validation procedures and thus minimise the risks associated with scale up.
Polarimeter
06 August, 2007 | ATA Scientific Pty Ltd
Jasco's P-2000 multi-option polarimeter is designed to be a customisable polarimeter, which can be equipped with various options to handle a researcher's initial requirements and budget; and can also be upgraded in the field at any time as the operator's requirements change. The P-2000 is a simple unit to operate via PC or handheld controller - both equipped with Windows software.
Technical notes
06 July, 2007 | Scientifix Pty Ltd
Scientifix has released the latest edition of Clontechniques.
Improved mesenchymal stem cell culture
06 July, 2007 | Life Technologies
The new MesenPRO RS Medium is a reduced serum (2%) medium specifically formulated to support the growth of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in culture. MesenPRO RS Medium consistently improves MSC expansion compared with conventional serum-supplemented media. Using MesenPRO RS Medium, MSCs can be expanded for multiple passages while maintaining their multi-potential phenotype (ie, differentiation into osteogenic, chondrogenic and adipogenic lineages).
