Researcher cuts DNA extraction time from days to hours
11 December, 2012Durham University researcher Alice Rowland has benefited from the use of the PowerPlant Pro DNA Isolation kit in extracting DNA from the cells of arctic birch trees. Her investigations of patches of forest in the arctic conditions of Northern Sweden were hampered by slow DNA extraction, until the selection of the kit cut procedures down dramatically.
RNA detection from ultrasmall sample in only 20 minutes
09 November, 2012A power-free microfluidic chip developed by researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute (ASI) enables detection of microRNA from extremely small sample volume in only 20 minutes.
Mystery of dinosaur DNA decay unravelled
15 October, 2012Scientists at Murdoch University have led a study which calculates that all bonds in a DNA strand preserved at the ideal temperature of -5°C would be completely destroyed in bone after approximately 6.8 million years.
Unique mechanism identified in bacteria as potential target for developing new antibiotics
06 October, 2012Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine have identified a unique mechanism in bacteria that has the potential to serve as a target for developing new antibiotics for diseases such as AIDS and soft tissue infections including respiratory and urogenital tracts.
Life Technologies GlobalFiler and GlobalFiler Express DNA kits
04 October, 2012Life Technologies has launched GlobalFiler and GlobalFiler Express, two DNA kits that will, according to the company, make it faster and easier for crime labs performing forensic testing to process DNA samples.
Burnet discovery paves the way for more effective vaccines
18 September, 2012Scientists have discovered an important mechanism in which a synthetic DNA targets the immune system that could significantly improve the effectiveness of future vaccines.
Forensic DNA evidence clears man after 24 years
14 September, 2012After 24 years in gaol, DNA evidence has been used to prove a Texan man innocent of a 1988 assault of a 14-year-old girl.
Roche CE certified MagNA Pure 96 System for automated sample preparation
24 August, 2012Roche has announced the launch of its CE certified IVD version of the MagNA Pure 96 System for automated sample preparation. The product is robust and fast, providing a maximum of lot-to-lot consistency and high quality.
Molecular code cracked: potential for future treatments of genetic disease
20 August, 2012Scientists have cracked a code underlying recognition of RNA molecules by a superfamily of RNA-binding proteins called pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins. This may open the way to destroying or correcting defective gene products, such as those that cause genetic disorders in humans.
GeneCopoeia pre-made ORF cDNA lentiviruses
08 May, 2012GeneCopoeia has available hundreds of pre-made ORF cDNA lentiviruses along with their standard offering of special collection and custom-made lentiviruses.
Copan Genetics and Crime Scene flocked swabs
16 March, 2012Copan has recently extended their DNA Collection and Preservation range. The Genetics range of swabs is suitable for forensics, human identity and paternity. The Crime Scene range is suitable for evidence sample procurement.
Roche MagNA Pure LC 2.0 system for monitoring DNA in therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibody drugs
07 March, 2012To ensure product safety, clearance of host-cell DNA is essential when manufacturing therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibody (mAB) drugs. Using the MagNA Pure LC 2.0 System from Roche, scientists have developed and validated an automated process for monitoring clearance of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell DNA during the capture and polishing steps, when processing therapeutic proteins and mAB drugs.
Ancient penguin DNA is key to conservation
24 February, 2012Conservation of the King Penguin is proving successful following research showing that the species has recovered past genetic diversity in just 80 years, despite a prior threat of extinction.
GeneCopoeia ORF cDNA clones
20 February, 2012GeneCopoeia has introduced a budget-friendly collection of human ORF cDNA clones. The default format for these clones is bacterial stock, with additional charges for 10 and 50 ug purified plasmis.
DNA base modification detection using single-molecule, real-time sequencing
01 December, 2011Base modifications are important to the understanding of biological processes such as gene expression, host-pathogen interactions, DNA damage and DNA repair.
