Product catalogue
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: VWR International Pty Ltd
Sterilin has released its catalogue of single-use plastic and Iwaki tissue culture products. The 120-page catalogue features a large range of products from containers, jars, pipettes and petri dishes to swabs — including the flocked swab for forensics and molecular applications.
Silicone product catalogue
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: VWR International Pty Ltd
Sterilin has released its updated and rebranded 30-page catalogue, featuring the range of Silicone Device products. The catalogue is particularly suited to the medical device and diagnostic markets, from general laboratory silicone products to modern medical devices.
Laboratory management course
08 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Science Industry Australia
The New Manager program is a comprehensive and accelerated course designed to assist managers in developing their skills of self management and managing the performance of others. It covers the breadth of people management skills and introduces participants to practical tools and strategies.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chromatography products catalogue
06 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Grace Discovery Sciences
Grace Davison Discovery Sciences has released its 2008 Chromatography Products Catalog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
