ACEA Biosciences xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analyzer (RTCA)
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdThe xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analyzer (RTCA) from ACEA Biosciences allows for label-free monitoring of cellular processes such as cell proliferation, morphology, cytotoxicity, adhesion, viability, invasion and migration. Using an electronic cell sensor array technology, the system provides precise, physiologically relevant, quantitative data recorded throughout the entire course of an experiment.
Promega multiplex assay approved by FBI
14 October, 2015Promega's PowerPlex Fusion 6C System has been granted approval by the FBI in the United States for use in laboratories that generate DNA records for the National DNA Index System (NDIS).
Tecan Spark 10M multimode reader and Connect microplate stacker
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Tecan AustraliaTecan's Spark 10M multimode reader can now be combined with the company's Connect microplate stacker to offer semi-automated batch processing of up to 50 assay plates.
ACEA Biosciences NovoCyte flow cytometer
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdACEA Biosciences brings researchers high-performance flow cytometry with the NovoCyte benchtop platform. The user-friendly flow cytometer is said to remove the need for dedicated instrument managers.
3D imaging a cancer protein
12 October, 2015Scientists have created what is said to be the first 3D image of a key protein known to be involved in the development of blood and other cancers.
The bubonic plague — 20 million years in the making?
02 October, 2015 by Lauren Davis
Entomology researcher George Poinar, Jr has unearthed what he believes is a 20-million-year-old strain of the bubonic plague.
Lonza Poietics hMSCs
24 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty LtdLonza has enhanced its range of Poietics human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) by expanding the characterisation of the cells to meet industry guidelines for translational and cell therapy research applications.
Lonza's enhanced human MSCs
22 September, 2015Life science company Lonza has enhanced its range of Poietics hMSCs by expanding the characterisation of the cells to meet industry guidelines for translational and cell therapy research applications.
A microarray for exploring the medical exome
17 September, 2015Oxford Gene Technology speaks to genetic scientists Dr Tracey Lewis and Dr Emily Farrow about the advantages of the CytoSure Medical Research Exome Array — a customisable array which targets a variety of genetic disorders to complement next-generation sequencing (NGS) for clinical genetic research.
Bad karma is causing million-dollar oil palm crop failures
15 September, 2015
It seems that bad karma is the cause of massive oil palm crop failures.
Restek Resprep 96-well protein precipitation (PPT) plates
14 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Leco Australia Pty LtdThe Resprep PPT3 96-well protein precipitation plates offer efficient protein removal with built-in, drip-free membrane and three-way versatility for filtration, so the user can easily prepare serum, plasma and other biological samples.
Innova Biosciences InnovaCoat GOLD nanoparticle conjugation kits
12 September, 2015 | Supplied by: BioNovus Life SciencesInnovaCoat GOLD products are 'conjugation friendly' nanoparticles with a surface coat that enhances gold stability and permits easy covalent attachment of a variety of molecules, including antibodies, analytes and other biomolecules.
How well are you ageing?
11 September, 2015An international group of researchers has found a set of genes associated with 'healthy ageing' in 65-year-olds. The scientists say their study provides the first practical and accurate test for the rate at which individual bodies are ageing.
Trajan hemaPEN blood sampling and storage device
04 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Trajan Scientific Australia Pty LtdTrajan Scientific and Medical has announced the hemaPEN blood collection and storage device. Harnessing the benefits of dried blood spot (DBS) sampling in a portable format, hemaPEN offers precision blood sampling with the click of a button via its familiar pen design.
Comparative genomics: a must for winemaking
17 August, 2015 by Graeme O’Neill"With the growing accessibility and affordability of genome sequencing, we are witnessing the birth of a new era in industrial microorganism strain development; comparative genomics in industrial strains is providing a richer and deeper understanding of the genetic composition and variation of these crucial microbes." Find out more at the Australasian Genomic Technologies Association annual conference in the Hunter Valley from 11-14 October.
