CRISPR-based diagnostic tool
21 April, 2017Researchers have adapted an RNA-targeting CRISPR protein for use as a highly sensitive diagnostic tool.
MP Biomedicals FastPrep-24 5G sample preparation system
31 March, 2017The FastPrep-24 5G is part of the FastPrep family of sample preparation systems for the isolation and purification of high molecular weight genomic DNA, functional RNA and biologically active proteins, metabolites and other small molecules.
Data storage in a drop of DNA
08 March, 2017US researchers have come up with a novel method of storing the world's ever-increasing amount of data, turning to a storage technology that humans would quite literally not be able to live without — DNA.
Graphene transistors to detect genetic diseases
27 February, 2017Japanese and Indian scientists have developed a method for using graphene-based transistors to detect disease-causing genes.
Dolomite Bio Injection Valve and Sample Loop for single-cell RNA sequencing
12 January, 2017Dolomite Bio has launched an Injection Valve and Sample Loop for single-cell RNA sequencing workflows. This option enables straightforward, gentle introduction of evenly distributed mRNA capture beads into the company's RNA-Seq System for individual encapsulation of cells.
Identifying pest poo
16 November, 2016Researchers have developed readily available and cheap techniques to identify native and introduced animal species. The only catch is that they are required to work with poo samples.
Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto automated sample purification system
26 September, 2016The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto sample purification system automates the isolation of target nucleic acids and proteins for biopharma, biotech and research projects in high-throughput laboratories.
Increasing mRNA yield from skin samples
23 August, 2016The isolation of high-quality mRNA from skin samples presents numerous challenges, including the toughness of skin, RNase abundance and possibility of degradation resulting from the mechanical disruption process.
DNA condensation on a biochip
16 August, 2016Physicists have for the first time managed to artificially carry out the phenomenon of DNA condensation on a biochip.
GeneCopoeia HDR donor clones
25 July, 2016GeneCopoeia HDR donor clones and cloning vectors enable many CRISPR applications, such as precisely defined gene knockout, in-frame fusion tagging, transgene insertion and the introduction of base pair changes for mutagenesis or disease correction.
Environmental DNA monitoring to detect river pests
13 July, 2016Researchers have discovered that environmental DNA monitoring, a specialised technique that can detect DNA that fish release into their environment through skin cells or faeces, is even more effective than conventional monitoring techniques such as trapping.
Bio-Rad ddPCR CHO and E. coli Residual DNA Quantification Kits
13 July, 2016The ddPCR CHO Residual DNA Quantification Kit and ddPCR E. coli Residual DNA Quantification Kit allow for direct quantification of host-cell DNA impurities in biopharmaceuticals purified from bacteria (E. coli) or mammalian cells (Chinese hamster ovary) without the need for upfront nucleic acid purification steps.
GeneCopoeia miTarget miRNA 3′ UTR target clones
13 July, 2016miTarget miRNA 3′ UTR target clones from GeneCopoeia are designed for mammalian miRNA target identification and functional validation of predicted targets. Target clones are also used to study the regulatory effect of miRNA on target gene(s).
Abraxis AbraMag Magnetic Beads
11 July, 2016AbraMag Magnetic Beads from Abraxis are super-paramagnetic, non-aggregating iron oxide particles (or 'microspheres') for sample prep or for capturing/purifying targets such as proteins, antibodies, DNA/RNA and E. coli.
Programmable vaccines made from RNA
08 July, 2016Engineers from MIT have developed an easily customisable vaccine that can be manufactured in one week.
