A catalyst to create green pharmaceuticals
24 November, 2014An international research team has developed a more sustainable approach to a bond-forming reaction used in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. The team used the solvent-free, catalytic reaction to produce high yields of a wide range of amides.
Seeking funding for an Ebola breath test
20 November, 2014Ancon Medical is seeking funding for technology that could screen for Ebola and other diseases, within minutes, through a simple breath test. The company will pursue a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's New Interventions for Global Health program, which awards up to $10 million for technology that can prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Alicat Gas Select 5.0 firmware for mass flow meters and controllers
14 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Duff & MacintoshAlicat Scientific has expanded its Gas Select firmware to include a library of up to 130 preloaded gases, referenced to NIST Prop 9 and a utility for defining mixed gas compositions.
Close encounters of a comet kind - Rosetta and Philae's scientific payloads
13 November, 2014In March 2004, the spacecraft Rosetta was launched by the European Space Agency - its mission to orbit and land on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. To complete the most detailed study of a comet ever attempted, the orbiter carried 11 science experiments and its lander, Philae, carried 10 additional instruments.
Nikon Metrology SMZ1270, SMZ1270i and SMZ800N stereo microscopes
11 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Coherent Scientific Pty LtdNikon Metrology has released three stereomicroscopes: the SMZ1270, a stereo microscope with a large zoom ratio; the SMZ1270i, a version of SMZ1270 with intelligent features; and the SMZ800N, with enhanced optics and operability.
Peak Scientific Precision series GC-dedicated gas generators
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Peak Scientific Instruments Pty LtdThe Precision series of GC-dedicated gas generators, from Peak Scientific, are specifically engineered with a space-saving, stackable design and compact footprint, delivering a convenient, dependable and practical solution for GC instrument gas requirements.
Thermo Scientific Q Exactive Focus LC-MS/MS
20 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific Q Exactive Focus LC-MS/MS is designed to make the qualitative and quantitative power of Orbitrap-based instruments available to users who use quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) mass spectrometry or other technologies. Besides comparable quantitative data for frequently detected compounds, it provides a complementary screen of many other compounds from the same injection.
Andor Revolution DSD2 confocal microscopy system
14 October, 2014 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe Andor Revolution DSD2 is a simple confocal device that delivers good imaging performance. Its simplicity lies in a compact optical design and laser-free operation, providing ease of retrofit to an existing fluorescence microscope or an easy addition to most new models currently available.
In vitro skin test to replace animal testing
14 October, 2014Scientists from Baxter Laboratories have developed an in vitro skin test that could work alongside other alternative methods to help replace animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs in testing for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Revealing the structure of matter
14 October, 2014 by Janette Woodhouse
While there is absolutely no scientific evidence that crystals can be used to predict the future or provide protection or healing, they play a critical role in establishing the structure of matter.
Peak Scientific Precision modular gas generators
08 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Peak Scientific Instruments Pty LtdPeak Scientific's Precision range of gas generators offers a modular system providing a GC gas solution specific to the user's laboratory needs. Its stackable, space-saving design allows users to make the most of their valuable lab space.
Supelco Ascentis Express 2.0 micron UHPLC column line
08 October, 2014 | Supplied by: MerckSupelco has launched the Ascentis Express 2.0 micron, a high-speed, ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) column platform based on the Fused-Core particle design. Ascentis Express 2.0 micron Fused-Core particles are designed to provide UHPLC performance while addressing the disadvantages in existing sub-2 micron UHPLC columns.
Biotage Extrahera SLE and SPE automation system
03 October, 2014 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty LtdThe Biotage Extrahera is an automated system for the processing of supported liquid extraction (SLE) and solid-phase extraction (SPE) methods in both plate and column formats, making the system a flexible option for a wide variety of analytical laboratories.
Bio Rad ZOE Fluorescent Cell Imager
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty LtdBio-Rad Laboratories has announced the ZOE Fluorescent Cell Imager, a cell imaging system that can deliver the power of microscopy in a system that is as easy to use as a tablet. The system includes three fluorescent channels and brightfield to simplify fluorescence imaging for cell culture applications.
Malvern MicroCal iTC200 for understanding biomolecular interactions using ITC
01 October, 2014 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdIsothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) enables label-free measurement of binding events by measuring the heat released or absorbed during biochemical binding. Requiring no assay development, the MicroCal iTC200 provides results quickly and is a suitable tool for any research laboratory studying biomolecular interactions.
