Live cell manipulator
07 July, 2006 | Applied Nano Technologies
Laser tweezers are non-contact tools that use light to trap, move and fuse particles, cells or organisms. An infrared laser beam is focused through an objective lens to create an intense optical radiation field. The resulting photon pressure at the surface of the particle or cell enables the operator to move the cells at will, sorting, separating or collecting the cells as required. By combining the system with an ultraviolet laser, cells can be cut free of surrounding structures enabling micro dissection. Where two cells have been trapped by the laser tweezers, the ultraviolet laser can be used to cut the cell membranes allowing the cells to fuse together. A similar process enables operators to insert particles into the cell, for example fluorescent beads, or to perform targeted transfection into the cells of DNA or proteins.
Plates for robotic handling
07 July, 2006 | In Vitro Technologies Pty Ltd
The Nunc 1536-Well High Base Plates are designed for high throughput screening laboratories. The plate's height provides a large area for secure plate gripping by automated systems and for applying barcode labels. These plates are suitable for cell culture analysis or assays involving luminescence, fluorescence or colorimetric reactions.
Human druggable genome
07 July, 2006 | QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Qiagen has delivered its Human Druggable Genome siRNA Set V2.0 to the Scripps Research Institute in Florida. This second generation siRNA set from Qiagen enables efficient and effective gene silencing studies of 6992 potential human druggable targets. siRNAs are designed using the HiPerformance siRNA Design Algorithm, ensuring maximum silencing and minimum risk of non-specific effects.
Filtering ventilation safety cabinets
07 July, 2006 | Australasian Technical Solutions
The Ecosafe model AF1 filtering ventilation safety cabinets neutralise toxic and odorous vapours from corrosive chemicals. Large warning labels on the cabinet conform to ISO 3864.
Gel documentation and analysis system
07 July, 2006 | PerkinElmer (Australia) Pty Ltd
From basic fluorescence to powerful chemiluminescence gel imaging applications and 2D gel imaging and analysis, PerkinElmer builds on its reputation for state-of-the-art instrumentation, reagents, software and laboratory support services to bring you a high-performance family of bio-imaging systems.
Electronic manual dispensers
07 June, 2006 | Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
The Multipette stream and Multipette Xstream electronic manual dispensers feature speed, precision, flexibility and the ability to dispense liquids/ materials with high vapour pressure and/or high viscosity without risk of contamination. The ergonomic design, coupled with easy operation, ensures nearly effortless work.
Non-animal organic lac operon inducer
07 June, 2006 | Scimar
An animal-free IPTG (isopropyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside) is available from BioVectra.
Pressure calibrator
07 June, 2006 | WIKA Australia
With the CPH 6000 process calibrator, routine tasks in the field such as testing or calibrating pressure measuring instruments and pressure switches, are said to be made far easier.
Microwave digestion system
07 June, 2006 | Metrohm Australia & New Zealand
Anton Paar has introduced the Rotor 48MF50 for the Multiwave 3000 microwave platform system.
Chromatography chips
07 June, 2006 | Keysight Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has expanded its range of liquid chromatography chip/mass spectrometry modules, introducing five chips to study small and large molecules.
Imaging system for gene therapy
07 June, 2006 | Total Lab Systems Ltd
The UVIchemi chemiluminescence imaging system can be used for imaging western blots which are an important method used to determine the effectiveness of gene transfer. In many cases, the images produced can be analysed (quantified) using UVIband analysis software also from UVItec.
Scanning systems
07 June, 2006 | ZEISS Group
The LSM 5 DUO, the combination of the LSM 5 Live laser scanning microscope optionally with the LSM 510 Meta or the LSM 510, combines all current high-end confocal microscopy techniques.
Purification portfolio
07 June, 2006 | Phenomenex Australia
Phenomenex has introduced its product portfolio for purifying synthetic oligonucleotides, Clarity BioSolutions.
Sterilising-grade PESfilters
07 June, 2006 | Merck Pty Limited
Millipore Express SHR (sterile high-retention) filters provide sterilising-grade performance and mycoplasma removal across a range of applications including cell culture media and media additives, process intermediates and other biological fluids.
Blood bank refrigerators
07 June, 2006 | Bacto Laboratories Pty Ltd
The Dairei Twin range of blood bank refrigerators features stainless steel construction and a double compressor system. This technology offers two real benefits: firstly, the efficient normal operation of two compressors working together to obtain a better cooling system; secondly, and most importantly, the safety - if one compressor fails the second unit will automatically take control, keeping the fridge cool until the faulty compressor can be serviced.
