Convert mobile phones to data collectors for free
03 November, 2009Mobile phones are on the verge of becoming powerful tools to collect data on many issues, ranging from global health to the environment.
Protecting privacy in DNA research
25 August, 2009A team from the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI), Tel Aviv University and University of California, Berkeley have developed a mathematical formula to determine which SNPs can be publicly accessed without compromising information about the participation of any individual in the study.
Data transformation tool
10 August, 2009The Thermo Fisher Scientific Integration Manager is a flexible data transformation tool for automated data acquisition and point-to-point data distribution across the enterprise.
High-density thermocouple module for data acquisition
10 August, 2009 byThe National Instruments NI 9213 adds high-density thermocouple measurements to the NI C Series platform. Using the NI 9213, users can create a compact, modular data acquisition system to collect data from up to 16 independent thermocouples. The NI 9213 takes up less space than standard instrumentation in a measurement system and provides more channels for measurement with a sampling rate of 75 samples/s/channel, making the device both compact and efficient for high-channel systems.
Nanomechanical testing software
10 August, 2009 byAgilent Technologies has released a more powerful version of its NanoSuite software package (formerly known as TestWorks). Designed for use with the company’s line of nanoindentation and tensile-testing instruments, NanoSuite 5.0 software offers advanced features such as enhanced imaging capabilities, survey scanning and a new test method development environment. All NanoSuite 5.0 functions have been optimised to help researchers run tests and manage data with speed and ease.
Microplate data analysis software
09 June, 2009 byBioTek Instruments has released Gen5 version 1.08.4 of its Microplate Data Analysis Software which provides new features to enhance enterprise-wide user management and system notifications.
Search engine for natural peptides
09 June, 2009 byProteomics International has developed a peptide drug discovery process and the preliminary results are positive.
Teaching bacteria to count
02 June, 2009Fundamental biocomputing devices are on the horizon now that synthetic gene networks can give bacteria the ability to count.
Data management system
08 April, 2009 byBacked by a comprehensive training, support and troubleshooting service, the Remisol Advance data management system is designed to improve the sample workflow by communicating between the instruments, automation system and the laboratory information system (LIS), enabling clinicians to consolidate test information from various instrument systems and manage the data according to the workflow in real time.
Laboratory management software
08 April, 2009 byNational Instruments has released LabVIEW version 8.6, the latest edition of the graphical system design software platform for control, test and embedded system development.
SDMS
07 April, 2009 byWaters has released the NuGenesis scientific data management system (SDMS) for the Business and Enterprise editions of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system platform (32 bit, Service Pack 1). Waters NuGenesis SDMS 7.1 Service Release 3 (SR3) also supports Microsoft Office 2007 with SP1 and includes updates for SDMS Vision Publisher that allow it to be validated on Vista and Office 2007.
Genomics browser for cancer researchers
06 April, 2009UCSC has developed a Cancer Genomics Browser to assist researchers to understand cancer at the molecular level.
Semantic search engine helps improve search results
13 January, 2009A new semantic web search engine developed at The University of Alabama in Huntsville is helping scientists who study the environment retrieve the research data they need, and has the potential to help researchers in other fields perform more focused and productive searches.
Antimicrobial keyboard and mouse
01 January, 2009InduKey’s InduProof-Med keyboard and mouse are designed to decrease hygiene-acquired infections in medical applications. One of the key features is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of pathogens.
Printing totaliser
01 December, 2008The ITP is an intelligent printing totaliser intended primarily for liquid flow measurement. It incorporates an 8-character, alphanumeric, 14 mm digit height LED display, a real-time clock, programmable K factor, working total, background accumulated total and 40-character dot impact printer.
