Cancer detection with one drop of blood
27 November, 2015Researchers have developed an RNA test of blood platelets that can be used to detect cancer. By analysing a sample equivalent to one drop of blood, they were able to identify, classify and pinpoint the location of the cancer with impressive accuracy.
Shedding light on the dark proteome
25 November, 2015Scientists have long speculated about the nature of the dark proteome — the regions of proteins where molecular conformation is completely unknown.
Diatron Abacus Vet5 and Diatron Aquila haematology analysers
17 November, 2015 | Supplied by: The Diatron GroupThe Diatron Group has introduced the Abacus Vet5 five-part differential veterinary haematology analyser and the Diatron Aquila three-part differential human haematology analyser.
IDT xGen Exome Research Panel v1.0
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Integrated DNA TechnologiesIntegrated DNA Technologies (IDT) introduces its xGen Exome Research Panel v1.0 for insightful analysis of the human exome via next-generation sequencing. By using the research panel with xGen Lockdown Reagents and the optimised protocol, scientists can obtain reproducible exome data in a single day, minimising the need for added downstream analysis.
QIAGEN Clinical Insight bioinformatics platform expanded
06 November, 2015 | Supplied by: QIAGEN Pty Ltd
The QIAGEN Clinical Insight (QCI) clinical decision support solution streamlines the annotation, interpretation and reporting of next-generation sequencing results (NGS) for clinical laboratories. The bioinformatics platform has been expanded from interpreting NGS data on somatic mutations in solid tumour cancers to add leukaemia and lymphoma testing, as well as testing for hereditary cancer indications.
REZOLVE SCIENTIFIC ReZolve-L1 cell-permeant stain for polar lipids
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: REZOLVE SCIENTIFIC Pty LtdReZolve-L1 is a cell-permeant stain that is selective for polar lipids and can be used in a wide variety of live and fixed cells. The product provides high-quality and rapid lipid staining useful for fluorescent microscopy applications and automated imaging.
QIAGEN GeneReader NGS System
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: QIAGEN Pty LtdQIAGEN has announced the start of commercialisation activities for its GeneReader NGS System, a Sample to Insight next-generation sequencing (NGS) solution that enables laboratories to deliver actionable results. The system offers an end-to-end NGS workflow from primary sample to a final report that provides a simple way for clinical testing to take advantage of NGS technology and improve outcomes.
How to breed a better working dog
04 November, 2015University of Sydney researchers have identified and mapped the genetic traits that will improve the accuracy of breeding high-performing working dogs for Australian farmers.
IDT Alt-R CRISPR-Cas9 System
29 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Integrated DNA TechnologiesIDT introduces the Alt-R CRISPR-Cas9 System, based on the naturally occurring S. pyogenes CRISPR RNA system. The product is said to improve genome editing potency due to research-optimised crRNAs (CRISPR RNA) and tracrRNAs (trans-activating crRNA).
A mini DNA sequencer
20 October, 2015Oxford Nanopore Technologies has developed the MinION, a handheld device that works by detecting individual DNA bases that pass through a nanopore.
Enzo Life Sciences AMPIGENE PCR and qPCR kits
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceEnzo Life Sciences has developed a range of patented DNA and RNA labelling chemistries for genomics research and development. These include RNA and DNA amplification kits, as well as labelling systems and modified nucleotides for creating biotin- or fluorophore-labelled nucleic acid probes for a variety of applications and detection platforms.
ACEA Biosciences xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analyzer (RTCA)
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdThe xCELLigence Real-Time Cell Analyzer (RTCA) from ACEA Biosciences allows for label-free monitoring of cellular processes such as cell proliferation, morphology, cytotoxicity, adhesion, viability, invasion and migration. Using an electronic cell sensor array technology, the system provides precise, physiologically relevant, quantitative data recorded throughout the entire course of an experiment.
Promega multiplex assay approved by FBI
14 October, 2015Promega's PowerPlex Fusion 6C System has been granted approval by the FBI in the United States for use in laboratories that generate DNA records for the National DNA Index System (NDIS).
Tecan Spark 10M multimode reader and Connect microplate stacker
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Tecan AustraliaTecan's Spark 10M multimode reader can now be combined with the company's Connect microplate stacker to offer semi-automated batch processing of up to 50 assay plates.
ACEA Biosciences NovoCyte flow cytometer
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdACEA Biosciences brings researchers high-performance flow cytometry with the NovoCyte benchtop platform. The user-friendly flow cytometer is said to remove the need for dedicated instrument managers.
