MilliporeSigma Guava easyCyte flow cytometer green laser variant
16 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdMilliporeSigma has expanded its line of Guava easyCyte flow cytometers to include a high-power modulated green laser. The system combines the green laser, higher power violet, blue and red lasers for detecting subcellular particles as small as viruses, low waste volume and a small footprint.
MilliporeSigma adds a green laser to its flow cytometers
13 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdMilliporeSigma has expanded its line of Guava flow cytometers to feature a high-power modulated green laser, adding to the violet, blue and red lasers already included in the device.
AdipoGen Life Sciences Nampt ELISA kit
13 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceThe Nampt ELISA kit is a sandwich-based colorimetric assay that is suitable for the in vitro quantitative determination of human Nampt, within the range of 0.25 to 16 ng/mL, in cell lysates or cell-based assays.
Merck CellASIC ONIX 2 Microfluidic Platform
12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdThe Merck CellASIC ONIX 2 Microfluidic Platform enables simplified, dynamic and precise live cell analysis. The platform allows researchers to monitor responses to perfusion, temperature and gas environment changes in live cells and track individual cell responses over time for truly dynamic cellular analysis.
Cytocell Aquarius 1p36/1q25 and 19q13/19p13 Deletion Probe Kit
09 May, 2016 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdThe CE-IVD labelled Cytocell Aquarius 1p36/1q25 and 19q13/19p13 Deletion Probe Kit is a fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) kit for the investigation of glial tumours.
Point-of-care Ebola detection
04 May, 2016Scientists have developed a handheld instrument, about the size of a smartphone, that detects Ebola quickly and could be used in remote locations.
Omni Bead Mill Nucleic Acid Purification Kits
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Capella ScienceOmni Bead Mill Nucleic Acid Purification Kits are suitable for use with the Omni BeadRuptor range of bead mill homogenisers in order to extract RNA or DNA from bacteria cells, fungal cells or tissues. The kits contain spin columns, capture columns, prefilled nuclease-free bead beating tubes and reagents.
Exploding bacteria
15 April, 2016Microbiologists have discovered that the superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes infection in a most unusual way — by blowing itself up.
Lonza RAFT 3D Cell Culture System
12 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty LtdThe RAFT 3D Culture System, from Lonza, allows researchers to overcome some of the challenges previously associated with working with 3D cultures. The cell culture system uses a high-density collagen scaffold to closely mimic the extracellular matrix of native tissues.
Romer AgraStrip Soy kit
08 April, 2016 | Supplied by: IntermedWith the launch of the improved Romer AgraStrip Soy kit, the total assay time of the product's lateral flow device is reduced to 11 min while maintaining high standards of analytical accuracy. In addition, an extraction reagent will allow for the recovery of processed soy protein.
Rapid identification of CRISPR-Cas system PAMs
06 April, 2016CRISPR-Cas systems are the latest generation of genetic tools, but these tools require researchers to identify the protospacer-adjacent motifs (PAMs) that unlock each system's functionality.
Outlier enzymes play a role in metabolism and inflammation
31 March, 2016US scientists have discovered two enzymes that appear to play a role in metabolism and inflammation — despite not bearing a resemblance to any known class of enzymes.
Why do all animal embryos look the same?
03 March, 2016 | Supplied by: University of Western AustraliaAn international team of biologists has shed light on why all vertebrate animals look alike during the phylotypic stage of embryo development.
3D printing human tissues
22 February, 2016 by Adam FloranceUsing a combination of 'smart' polymeric water-based gels and biodegradable plastics, a team of US-based scientists has 3D-printed muscle, bone and cartilage that has survived, matured and developed functional blood vessels when implanted in mice.
A biosensor test strip based on magnetic nanoparticles
12 February, 2016A new biosensor test system, based on magnetic nanoparticles, is designed to accurately measure the concentration of protein molecules in various samples, including opaque solutions or strongly coloured liquids.
