DNA Confirmation of Cervical Cancer Test Specimen
June 18, 2013 1:21 pm | CommentsStrand Diagnostics and Manhattan Labs announced the availability of the myPAP test. Developed to complement a Papanicolaou (Pap) test by confirming a patient’s identity and helping physicians to proceed confidently with treatment recommendations, the myPAP test compares the DNA profiles of the Pap specimen with a reference DNA sample taken via cheek swab at the time of the Pap test.
LC Columns Featuring Solid-Core Particle Technology
June 17, 2013 2:02 pm | CommentsWaters introduced CORTECS Columns, a new family of 1.6 micron solid-core UltraPerformance LC Columns. Available in C18, C18+ or HILIC chemistries, Waters offers the columns in 30 unique column configurations and is making them available for shipping worldwide. Waters introduced the new columns at HPLC 2013, the 39th Annual Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques.
Bioreactor Roundup
June 14, 2013 10:00 am | CommentsIn many life science labs, a successful experiment depends on careful and accurate treatment of cell cultures. Cell culturing is supported in great deal by a reliable bioreactor and accompanying accessories.
Filters and Supports for Life Science Applications
June 13, 2013 11:56 am | CommentsPorex introduced POREX Affinity Filters and Supports, a range of porous materials used to enhance functionality through surface modification or sorbent addition. POREX Affinity Filters and Supports are used in applications as pipette tips, 96 well plates, spin columns and gravity flow centrifuge columns.
Serum Replacement for High Density Cell Culture
June 13, 2013 11:52 am | CommentsThe new CDM-HD from FiberCell Systems Inc. is a chemically defined, protein free, cGMP compliant serum replacement that permits any basal medium such as DMEM or RPMI to be used without serum.
Wireless Pulse Counting Data Logger
June 12, 2013 1:36 pm | CommentsTandD Corp. has introduced the RTR-505P Wireless Pulse Counting Data Logger. This new model can record pulses from devices such as flow meters, anemometers, or the opening and closing of switches from a variety of sensors.
Airlift Bioreactor Simplifies Cell Culture, Fermentation
June 12, 2013 10:43 am | CommentsCellexus manufactures the CellMaker, an easy-to-use, single-use, disposable, airlift bioreactor system. The Cellexus technology applies an inexpensive state-of-the-art airlift methodology designed to simplify cell culture and fermentation in bioresearch, scale-up, production and manufacturing.
Mass Spectrometer for Proteomics and Tissue Imaging Research
June 11, 2013 2:01 pm | CommentsShimadzu introduces the new MALDI-7090 MALDI TOF-TOF mass spectrometer targeted for proteomics and tissue imaging research. The combination of Shimadzu’s MALDI TOF-TOF expertise with novel patented technology provides the MALDI-7090 with capabilities for identification and structural characterization of biomolecules.
Software Processes Molecular Interaction Data
June 11, 2013 1:55 pm | CommentsBiacore T200 Software v.2.0 from GE Healthcare enhances the capabilities of Biacore T200, offering researchers a tool for efficient processing of molecular interaction data. Together, they facilitate label-free screening of low molecular weight compounds and low abundance proteins, giving detailed binding profiles on molecule-drug candidate mechanisms of action that ultimately assist in earlier lead selection and optimization.
Triple Quadrupole LC-MS
June 11, 2013 1:45 pm | CommentsThermo Fisher Scientific introduced a new-generation triple quadrupole liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) platform designed to transform quantitation experiments with extreme sensitivity, productivity, precision and usability. The platform includes the new Thermo Scientific Quantiva triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometer and the new Thermo Scientific Endura triple-stage quadrupole mass spectrometer.
Bioreactor for Non-invasive Measurements
June 11, 2013 12:13 pm | CommentsSartorius Stedim Biotech presents UniVessel SU, the second generation of its successful single-use bioreactor. This single-use stirred tank bioreactor can be operated in a choice of working volumes ranging from 0.6L to 2L, and is suitable for the cultivation of mammalian cells, including stem cells, insect and plant cells.
HD Mass Spectrometer
June 10, 2013 2:26 pm | CommentsAt the 61st ASMS conference, Bruker introduced new High-Definition capabilities in proteomics and biomarker research. Patented low-noise Captivespray nanoBooster ionization coupled with high-speed digitization Qq-TOF technology and steered by intelligent acquisition software defines complex samples sharply.
Mass Spec Software to Optimize Food and Forensics Analyses and Biopharmaceutical Characterization
June 10, 2013 2:06 pm | CommentsAgilent Technologies introduced two applications that enhance its MassHunter Workstation software and LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP-MS instruments. These new applications empower users to create targeted screening methods for food safety and forensic analysis, and to characterize intact proteins and biosimilars for biopharmaceutical research.
Single-use Bioreactor System Enhances Cell Culture Performance
June 10, 2013 11:51 am | CommentsPall Corporation introduced the XRS 20 Bioreactor System, a new bioreactor with unique agitation properties that incorporates a single-use, easy-to-use Allegro 3-D biocontainer.
NIR CCD Platform
June 7, 2013 1:01 pm | CommentsAndor Technology offers back-illuminated, deep-depletion CCD technology on the iDus platform. This new technology offers a combination of sensitivity in the near-infrared (NIR) and resolution, opening new possibilities for faster, higher resolution Raman, photoluminescence, plasmonics, or broadband absorption without the need for Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) use.



