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.
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 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).
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.
3D imaging a cancer protein
12 October, 2015Scientists have created what is said to be the first 3D image of a key protein known to be involved in the development of blood and other cancers.
The bubonic plague — 20 million years in the making?
02 October, 2015 by Lauren Davis
Entomology researcher George Poinar, Jr has unearthed what he believes is a 20-million-year-old strain of the bubonic plague.
Lonza Poietics hMSCs
24 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty LtdLonza has enhanced its range of Poietics human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) by expanding the characterisation of the cells to meet industry guidelines for translational and cell therapy research applications.
Lonza's enhanced human MSCs
22 September, 2015Life science company Lonza has enhanced its range of Poietics hMSCs by expanding the characterisation of the cells to meet industry guidelines for translational and cell therapy research applications.
A microarray for exploring the medical exome
17 September, 2015Oxford Gene Technology speaks to genetic scientists Dr Tracey Lewis and Dr Emily Farrow about the advantages of the CytoSure Medical Research Exome Array — a customisable array which targets a variety of genetic disorders to complement next-generation sequencing (NGS) for clinical genetic research.
Bad karma is causing million-dollar oil palm crop failures
15 September, 2015
It seems that bad karma is the cause of massive oil palm crop failures.
Restek Resprep 96-well protein precipitation (PPT) plates
14 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Leco Australia Pty LtdThe Resprep PPT3 96-well protein precipitation plates offer efficient protein removal with built-in, drip-free membrane and three-way versatility for filtration, so the user can easily prepare serum, plasma and other biological samples.
