Kartell Sedi-Rate erythrocyte sedimentation rate system (Art: 88435)
07 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Sieper & Co Pty Ltd
The Kartell Sedi-Rate erythrocyte sedimentation rate system (Art: 88435) comes as a complete kit containing 800 each of the ESR test tubes and also the pipettes. This system allows a rapid and safe execution of the ESR test according to the classic Westergren method.
Tecan and PhyNexus protein purification automation
07 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecan Australia
Tecan and PhyNexus have developed standard processes for automating protein purification using PhyTip columns integrated onto a Freedom EVO liquid handling platform. The Freedom EVO is equipped with a liquid handling arm and a MultiChannel Arm and controlled using specially adapted scripts of standard Freedom EVOware operating software.
Iris StatSpin Express 3 mobile blood processing system
07 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Lomb Scientific (Aust) Pty Ltd
The mobile Iris StatSpin Express 3 blood processing system can be used anywhere that blood collection and processing is required. It is designed to run off an alternative power source such as a car battery, making it suitable for use in remote locations.
BaySpec 1stGuard handheld Raman analyser
06 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Applied Infrared Sensing
The BaySpec 1stGuard handheld Raman analyser is specifically targeted for identification of hazardous materials, unknown substances and industrial-grade materials. It is designed to meet the needs of people on the move, allowing personnel to quickly and accurately identify unknown chemical substances on the spot. It is battery operated, lightweight, ruggedised and easy to use.
Screening tool can detect colorectal cancer from a small blood sample
30 September, 2010
Diagnostic Product Development has developed a microRNA screening assay that detects the majority of early-stage colorectal cancers with good specificity and sensitivity.
MicroRNA panel provides a more precise lung cancer diagnosis
30 September, 2010
A test based on a panel of microRNAs under development by Rosetta Genomics Ltd, in Israel, may allow for more precise diagnosis and better targeted therapy for patients with lung cancer.
Kyratec SuperCycler compact gradient thermal cycler
20 September, 2010 | Supplied by: BioTools Pty Ltd
Australian designed and manufactured, the Kyratec SuperCycler is an ultra-compact, high-performance gradient block cycling system configured and optimised for 200 µL individual or strip tubes (domed or flat-capped) or 96-well plates (low, semi or high skirted) with strip caps or adhesive film seals. Configuration and profile set-up is easy and temperatures are displayed in real time during the run.
UQ innovation licensed to biopharmaceutical company
17 September, 2010
A new cancer vaccine concept developed by researchers at The University of Queensland's Diamantina Institute has been licensed to US-based developer of RNAi therapeutics, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, through UniQuest - UQ's main research commercialisation company.
StellARray Gene Expression System Revealing Profiles with Unbiased Significance Application Examples
07 September, 2010 by Daniel Shaffer, Aaron Brown, William Olver, Bar Harbor BioTechnology, Inc. and Marjorie Smithhisler, Lonza Walkersville, Inc. | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
In this paper, we present three application examples demonstrating the utility of the StellARray Gene Expression System to reveal gene expression level changes in diverse biological contexts such as toxicology, cancer, and stem cell differentiation.
Electronic DNA sequencing
06 September, 2010
In a first step towards electronic DNA sequencing, researchers have developed a new, carbon-based nanoscale platform to electrically detect single DNA molecules using translocation through graphene nanopores.
Computer gamers tackle protein folding
06 September, 2010
A cooperative online game that puts volunteer ‘gamers’ to work folding proteins has attracted 50,000 players whose ‘distributed thinking’ has, in some cases, proven more powerful than computers in predicting the three-dimensional structure of proteins.
Lonza OsteoImage mineralisation assay
03 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
The OsteoImage mineralisation assay is a rapid, fluorescent in vitro assay for assessing bone cell mineralisation. The assay is based on specific binding of the fluorescent OsteoImage staining reagent to the hydroxyapatite portion of bone-like nodules deposited by cells.
ProteoStat Thermal shift stability assay kit
05 August, 2010 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty Ltd
The ProteoStat Thermal shift stability assay kit includes a fluorescent dye which detects protein aggregation, so it can be used to monitor protein stability under systematic thermal stress conditions. From the thermal shift assay, a temperature at which the bulk of the protein becomes aggregated can readily be identified.
TTP LabTech LCP liquid handler
04 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Millennium Science Pty Ltd
TTP LabTech’s mosquito LCP liquid handler is a dedicated device that has been designed to facilitate the crystallisation of membrane proteins, such as G-protein coupled receptors, by offering a fully automated solution to lipid cubic phase (LCP) screening. It incorporates an auto-homing positive displacement syringe for the accurate and repeatable dispensing of LCP in addition to the standard disposable, positive displacement mosquito tips that are claimed to eliminate zero cross-contamination. This novel automation system enables LCP screening to be performed accurately and with ease and increases the throughput of crystallisation set-ups.
Asuragen and Life Technologies BCR/ABL1 Quant Test
04 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
Asuragen and Life Technologies have achieved CE-marking and commercial launch in Europe of the BCR/ABL1 Quant Test, Asuragen’s clinically validated and cGMP manufactured test intended to aid clinicians in the monitoring and treatment of individuals afflicted with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Asuragen manufactures the monitoring test, which is exclusively distributed by Life Technologies and runs on the company’s Applied Biosystems CE-marked 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument.
