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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fluorescent secondary antibodies and streptavidin conjugates
07 November, 2007 | BioScientific Pty Ltd
NorthernLights (from R&D Systems) fluorescent secondary antibodies and streptavidin conjugates are bright and resistant to photobleaching.
Micro RNA profiling
07 November, 2007 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Qiagen has added to its portfolio of miRNA technologies with the introduction of the miScript System, which enables detection and quantification of miRNA, as well as mRNA and other small RNA, using SYBR Green-based, real-time PCR.
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.
Wireless temperature monitoring system
07 November, 2007 | Ai Scientific Pty Ltd
The AES Chemunex Labguard2 is a wireless system that continuously monitors laboratory equipment and automatically alerts users to any problems. Easy to use and install, the Labguard2 provides the data required for FDA CFR21 part 11 and GLP compliance.
