SpectroBAY® NIR Analysis Technology
March 18, 2024 2:37 pm | CommentsKROHNE, Inc. announces its new SpectroBAY® process near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer system for efficient process control in the chemical industry. Improving chemical plant reliability and profitability through automated control, the system is ideal for a range of applications, including fluids, gases, and suspensions in conjunction with optical sensors. Chemical plants...
Real-time PCR Dye
March 18, 2024 12:07 pm | CommentsPrecision Blue real-time PCR dye from Bio-Rad Laboratories makes it easier for researchers to set up real-time PCR (qPCR) experiments.
DNA Polymerase Offers Specificity, Stability for PCR
March 17, 2024 1:03 pm | CommentsThe FlashTaq Hot-Start Taq DNA Polymerase from Empirical Bioscience is a chemically-modified Taq polymerase designed to reduce non-specific amplification in PCR.
Filtration Unit for More Efficient Bioburden Testing of Liquids
March 16, 2024 10:57 am | CommentsEMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, launched the EZ-Fit Filtration Unit, a ready-to-use, disposable filtration device for bioburden testing. The system is more efficient than traditional methods, resulting in increased reliability and streamlined workflows.
Routine Generation of Powder Samples from HPLC Fractions
March 13, 2024 10:41 am | CommentsGenevac reports that its HT Series II Evaporator using the Fast Lyophilisation, or LyoSpeed process is enabling a growing number of pharmaceutical labs to routinely dry HPLC fraction samples to a powder form, such that the samples can then be accurately weighed, sub-sampled, and redissolved.
HPLC Column Addresses Difficult-to-Resolve Compounds
March 12, 2024 10:02 am | CommentsPhenomenex introduces the Kinetex C8 5-micron core-shell HPLC column. The used C8 phase delivers retention for the analysis of hydrophobic and “sticky” compounds. In combination with Kinetex Core-Shell Technology, this phase gives analysts a high-performance reversed phase alternative for HPLC methods.
Electric Ice Trays
March 11, 2024 2:27 pm | CommentsElectric Ice Trays for Life Sciences from tecaLAB are an affordable option for easy bench top cooling. The compact Peltier design allows for maintenance free, constant cooling. Simply plug it in and cool to as low as 25C below ambient.
Ultra-high Performance HPLC Columns
March 11, 2024 9:53 am | CommentsKinetex EVO C18 columns from Phenomenex Inc. are the latest advancement in ultra-high performance HPLC columns.
HPLC Columns for Glycan Analysis
March 10, 2024 10:13 am | CommentsThermo Fisher Scientific introduced a new HPLC and UHPLC column for glycan analysis. This new column offers extremely high-resolution separations based on charge, isomerism, and size and is designed to facilitate both high resolution glycan profile characterization and quantification.
HPLC Column Heater
March 9, 2024 10:20 am | CommentsTorrey Pines Scientific offers the EchoTherm HPLC Column Heater Model CO20. The temperature range is from room temperature to 90.0°C readable and settable to 0.1°C. The PID temperature control software regulates temperatures to ±0.1°C. Temperature accuracy and stability are ±0.1ºC with a stable temperature indicator lamp on the front panel that lights when the target temperature is stable to within ±0.2ºC.
Sequencing-ready Library Construction
March 6, 2024 1:55 pm | CommentsThe NEXTflex Rapid DNA-Seq Kit from Bioo Scientific enables construction of sequencing-ready libraries in less than two hours, with a flexible input range from 1 ng to 1 µg of DNA. A bead-based, gel-free size selection protocol and the availability of up to 96 unique adapter barcodes facilitate high-throughput applications.
Automated Next Generation Sequencing Applications
March 4, 2024 4:30 pm | CommentsBeckman Coulter Life Sciences, through a partnership with Illumina, offers automated methods to improve processes and throughput in next generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation. Under the agreement, Beckman Coulter will use its experience in automated NGS sample preparation to develop, distribute and support automation for Illumina’s TruSeq and Nextera sample preparation kits and Illumina will provide technical expertise on chemistry and protocols.
Single-base Resolution Sequencing Kits
March 3, 2024 4:13 pm | CommentsCambridge Epigenetix launched TrueMethyl kits. TrueMethyl provides quantitative, accurate and repeatable single-base resolution sequencing of the modified bases hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) and methylcytosine (5-mC).
ddPCR Kit for Next-gen Sequencing
March 2, 2024 10:04 am | CommentsBio-Rad Laboratories offers a ddPCR library quantification kit for Illumina TruSeq sample preparation protocols. Used with Bio-Rad's QX100 Droplet Digital PCR system, the kit offers researchers a way to precisely and directly measure amplifiable library concentrations.
Cell Imaging System Offers Easy-to-use Format
February 27, 2024 10:18 am | CommentsThe ZOE Fluorescent Cell Imager from Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. is one of the first cell imaging systems able to deliver the power of microscopy in a system that is as easy to use as a tablet.