Monitoring blood disorders with ddPCR
16 December, 2019Bio-Rad Laboratories' droplet digital PCR technology enables researchers and clinicians to effectively monitor biomarkers of malignant and non-malignant blood disorders.
MP Biomedicals Myco-Sniff-Valid Mycoplasma PCR Detection Kit
01 November, 2019The Myco-Sniff-Valid Mycoplasma PCR Detection Kit has been demonstrated to be a sensitive, specific and rapid method for the detection of mycoplasma contamination in cell cultures.
Improving diagnosis and management of chronic hepatitis B
18 October, 2019A new laboratory tool simultaneously assesses several indicators of HBV infection that are important for optimal patient management.
Quantum dots and a camera could detect killer bacteria
14 August, 2019A combination of off-the-shelf quantum dot nanotechnology and a smartphone camera soon could allow doctors to identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria in just 40 minutes.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems
25 April, 2019Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems. Capabilities of the smart qPCR instruments include facial authentication, hands-free operation with voice-activated commands, radio-frequency identification (RFID)-enabled plate scanning, and quick access to service and support with a single touch.
Jade One Step QRT PCR Kit
04 May, 2018BioVision's Jade One-Step QRT PCR Kit contains all the necessary reagents for both reverse transcription and PCR amplification to occur in a single qPCR reaction tube.
HIV testing in one hour or less
12 March, 2018Advances in biosensor technology are expected to limit the spread of HIV and other STIs, according to market research firm IDTechEx.
AmpliSeq for Illumina sequencing solution
07 February, 2018AmpliSeq for Illumina enables fast, robust, targeted library prep for all Illumina sequencers.
Bio-Rad QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) System
01 February, 2018The QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) System from Bio-Rad provides absolute quantification of nucleic acids. It is particularly useful for detection of targets in complex backgrounds or for monitoring subtle changes or low nucleic acid abundance not easily detected/quantified with traditional qPCR.
Eppendorf Mastercycler X50 PCR cycler
01 August, 2017The Mastercycler X50 PCR cycler is a suitable tool for research in molecular biology. Block temperature control and regulation enable optimisation, while the adaptable user management and extensive documentation capabilities give peace of mind to laboratories working or conforming to set standards.
One test kit, 15 viruses
13 June, 2017The Genetic Signatures Flavivirus detection kit could be used to help prevent the spread of serious infectious diseases such as Zika and West Nile virus.
BioControl Systems Assurance GDS Cronobacter test
04 September, 2016The Assurance GDS (Genetic Detection System) offers a Cronobacter species result in 26 h for infant formula, powdered milk and environmental samples.
Invisible Sentinel Veriflow ACB same-day Alicyclobacillus test
03 September, 2016Veriflow ACB is a method for rapid detection of Alicyclobacillus.
Bioline MyTaq Plant-PCR Kit
02 August, 2016Bioline's MyTaq Plant-PCR Kit is a ready-to-use 2x mix for fast, specific and direct PCR from a wide range of plant leaf samples.
Point-of-care Ebola detection
04 May, 2016Scientists have developed a handheld instrument, about the size of a smartphone, that detects Ebola quickly and could be used in remote locations.