News and applications for life science research professionals
Linear Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsThe 4000 Q TRAP™ LC/MS/MS system provides MS/MS capabilities offers ion trap sensitivity and triple quadrupole functionality for a range of applications.
Inbred Rat Model
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsThe Lewis Rat model aids in studying the biological mechanisms of immunology and treatments for diabetes. This albino, inbred rat is commonly used to produce an autoimmune research model. Various autoimmune models can be produced by immunization with homologous tissue and adjuvant.
Transfection Reagents (1927)
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsjetSI™ reagents deliver siRNA duplexes to mammalian cells, and provide up to 98% silencing of a transgene at 10 nM siRNA, and up to 80% endogenous lamin A/C silencing in a variety of cell lines.
New LC/MS
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsLCMS-2010A provides sensitive, high level throughput. A new drying gas system creates a fine spray for sensitive analyses of low to medium polarity compounds.
Microarray Data Analysis Software
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsVector Xpression™ 3.0 provides statistical analyses of microarray and gene expression data, supported by a set of algorithms and accessible through a user interface. The program includes a recordable macro function that streamlines multiple-step analyses.
miRNA Detection Kit
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsThe mir Vana™ miRNA Detection Kit simultaneously detects small RNAs, such as miRNA or siRNA and mRNA. The solution hybridization assay is based on a patented ribonuclease protection assay.
Liquid Handling Workstation
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsEppendorf epMotion 5070 liquid handling station automates pipetting, dispensing, and dispensing variants. Pipetting sequences that were previously carried out manually can be quickly transferred to the station. The mouse and keyboard of the integrated control panel power the station.
Electronic Repeating Pipette
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsHandyStep electronic repeating pipette is compatible with most standard syringe tips, and dispenses volumes from 1.0 μl - 50 ml. Tip-recognition system identifies and displays the volume of BRAND PD-Tips™ upon insertion. Charging stand and rechargeable NiMH battery are included.
Tissue Grinding Beads
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsBeads used for homogenizing biological samples are available in various densities, including lower density glass and ceramic for processing easy-to-disrupt tissues, as well as steel and tungsten carbide materials to handle difficult samples.
Dark Quencher
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsAbsoluteQuencher™ is used in combination with numerous reporter fluorophores to create probes for real-time, quantitative PCR. Using absorption from 470 to 560 nm, it quenches fluorescent reporters such as FAM, TET, JOE, VIC, and HEX, providing low background and high signal-to-noise ratios.
Stereotaxic Instrument
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsBenchMARK Digital Angle One™ stereotaxic instrument automatically senses angle of entry and provides coordinates to complete surgery from different angles while reaching the same target point each time.
C18 Columns
October 15, 2003 11:35 am | Articles | CommentsPrevail™ Select C18 HPLC columns analyze basic compounds at neutral to alkaline pH. Separations include highly basic drugs in a neutral pH showing efficiency and symmetry. Prevail™ Select C18 silica and bonding chemistry minimizes chromatography effects with basic and polar compounds.
Incubator (1905)
October 15, 2003 11:34 am | Articles | CommentsSteri-Cult® R Automated CO 2 Incubator features a high-speed automated carousel and plate mover and class capacity for 196 plates. Stable, uniform chamber is suited for ADME/Tox absorption assays such as Caco2, other cell-based assays, and general automation-compatible incubation applications.
Antibody Binding Interaction Measurement
October 15, 2003 11:34 am | Articles | CommentsThe 8500 Affinity Chip Analyzer identifies and characterizes antibody diagnostic and therapeutic candidates. Up to 400 antibody binding interactions can be detected and measured simultaneously in less than two hours.
Transfer Membrane
October 15, 2003 11:34 am | Articles | CommentsRapid immunodetection method for Western blotting, developed using the Millipore Corporation Immobilon™-P Transfer Membrane, eliminates the blocking step and minimizes the number and length of washes without compromising specificity or sensitivity.
