Plagiarism and comparative genomics
29 January, 2009
Feature frequency profiles similar to the system universities use to check if students have plagiarised their essays can be used to great effect in comparative genomics.
Short read de novo analysis
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Biosystems Pty Ltd
Applied Biosystems has expanded its suite of bioinformatics solutions to include de novo assembly of small organisms on the Solid 3 System, the company’s sequencing platform that enables the comprehensive analysis of genomes, transcriptomes and epigenomes.
p53 transcription factor assay kit
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Sapphire Bioscience
Cayman’s p53 Transcription Factor Assay is a non-radioactive, sensitive method for detecting specific transcription factor DNA binding activity in nuclear extracts.
Cancer diagnostic tests
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: bioMerieux Australia
AviaraDx’s diagnostic tests can be used in the molecular classification of cancers and to assist oncologists in making therapeutic decisions.
Spectral scanning microplate reader
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty Ltd
The Thermo Scientific Varioskan Flash Microplate Reader is a spectral scanning multimode reader with fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) and both photometric and luminometric detection technologies.
cientific Specialties PCR plates
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty Ltd
The Scientific Specialties PCR plates are suitable for most common thermocyclers including Applied Biosystems, Beckman, Bio-Rad, Corbett, Eppendorf and Thermo.
Gene expression system
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty Ltd
The StellARray Gene Expression System consists of three products: the GeneSieve Query; the StellARray qPCR 96/384-well Arrays; and the Global Pattern Recognition (GPR) analysis tool.
Supermixes for real-time PCR
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty Ltd
The iTaq fast supermixes with ROX can be used on a variety of instruments, including ROD-dependent real-time PCR systems, and are designed to deliver qPCR efficiency, sensitivity and specificity, with a robust fluorescent signal under fast or standard cycling conditions with real-time detection chemistry.
Inoculation loops
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty Ltd
The Copan Italia range of calibrated disposable inoculation loops comes in 1 and 10 µL sizes, in peel pouches of 20. The volume delivery consistency of each loop is quality controlled using the Evans Blue Dye Method, recommended by the American Society of Microbiology.
Molecular assay for K-ras
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: QIAGEN Pty Ltd
Qiagen has launched a test to determine mutations of the K-ras gene, which can better define which metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients will benefit from treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibiting monoclonal antibodies, such as Amgen’s Vectibix (panitumumab) and Imclone/Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Erbitux (cetuximab).
Automated UV/vis colony counter
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Life Technologies
Synbiosis has released a multi-application Protocol UV automated colony counting and zone measurement system. This can rapidly and accurately count colonies or image zones illuminated by UV or white light.
Diagnostic test for ovarian cancer
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Manalto Inc
The OvPlex Panel is an early detection test for ovarian cancer, developed by HealthLinx in collaboration with ARL Pathology.
Multimode microplate
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Ai Scientific Pty Ltd
Tecan’s range of multimode microplate readers includes the Infinite M1000 and Infinite F500, which are certified for compatibility with the Promega Dual-Luciferase Assay.
Listeria environmental testing
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Key Diagnostics Pty Ltd
The Microgen Path-Chek Listeria kit is a system for the detection ofListeria species from the environment. It is simple and safe to use in the field. Simply swab the surface and snap the swab tip into the Path-Check Listeria Detection tube and incubate.
Protein carbonyl assay kit
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Sapphire Bioscience
Cayman Chemical’s Protein Carbonyl Assay Kit is a colorimetric assay for the measurement of oxidised proteins. Protein samples are derivatised by making use of the reaction between 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) and protein carbonyls.
