Cancer biomarkers evaluation
07 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has released a technical note (tech note 5654A) describing the study of an evaluation of cancer biomarkers. In the study, Bio-Rad researchers evaluated the Bio-Plex suspension array system’s ability to detect the levels of nine biomarkers, which were selected for their potential clinical relevance to cancer development. The nine biomarkers: angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), VEGF, PDGF-BB, leptin, PECAM-1, IL-8, follistatin, HGF and G-CSF were collected in sera from four different types of cancer patients.
Laboratory filtration product guide
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Limited
Millipore has released a free laboratory filtration product guide, a single source for navigating Millipore’s offerings in sample preparation, water purification and environmental monitoring.
Electroporation protocols
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
Bio-Rad Laboratories has released 12 protocols for electroporation of human primary cells and primary cell lines.
Materials science catalogue
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck
Aldrich has released its Materials Science catalogue. The free catalogue features more than 4000 products for research in alternative energy, organic electronics, metal and ceramic science, nanomaterials, micro/nanoelectronics and polymer science. Each chapter contains technical information and highlights from some of the recent advances in these fields.
Interactive biological pathways database
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Limited
The Interactive Biological Pathways online tool includes 250 validated pathway maps, categorised by disease areas and cellular processes with direct links to technical and product-specific information.
Tissue dissociation guide
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Scimar
Worthington Biochemical Corp has updated its Tissue Dissociation Guide, which is an online guide available to assist researchers.
Water analysis solutions
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has launched a water analysis solutions website at www.agilent.com/chem/australianwater.
Piezoresponse force microscopy monograph
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: The Innovation Group Pty Ltd
Asylum Research and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have released a 24-page monograph explaining the theory, functionality and applications of piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM).
New US patent rules have implications for Australian patent holders
06 April, 2009
Changes to US patent regulations may have implications for Australian patent holders.
Chromatography products catalogue
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Grace Discovery Sciences
Grace Davison Discovery Sciences has released its 2008 Chromatography Products Catalog.
Nominations for the NSW Scientist of the Year now open
03 April, 2009
Scientisits from all branches of science are encouraged to nominate for the 2009 NSW Scientist of the Year Awards.
Moving the lab to the line
02 April, 2009
In the pharmaceutical industry and other manufacturing and processing industries, the traditional laboratory is being replaced with inline, atline and online monitoring. Processes can be adjusted in real time, resulting in higher quality and cost savings.
New solutions save time and money
01 April, 2009
Experts are forecasting continued growth for the analytical and laboratory equipment industry despite the worldwide economic crisis and current stagnation in the chemical industry.
$1 million R&D competition for NZ
25 March, 2009
The 'What's Your Problem New Zealand?' competition gives New Zealand enterprises, big or small, the chance to win up to $1 million in research and development services from one of New Zealand’s leading technology partners.
Hardy Instruments appoints director of global sales
12 March, 2009
Hardy Instruments has appointed Ric Rummel as Director of Global Sales, based out of its corporate headquarters in the US.
