Merck Millipore PureGenome Low Input NGS Library Construction Kit
23 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdThe PureGenome Low Input NGS Library Construction Kit streamlines the process of generating indexed or barcoded libraries for Illumina HiSeq sequencing from low amounts of input DNA (from 50 pg to 1 ng).
SCU aims to secure its involvement in cannabis research
16 June, 2015In line with the increased focus on the end uses of cannabis, including medicinal use, Southern Cross University is increasing its involvement in cannabis genetics and chemistry research.
The cause of neurodegenerative disorders takes shape
11 June, 2015How can one protein's aggregates be the cause of several neurodegenerative disorders? Neurobiologists have discovered that the shape of these aggregates - 'cylinders' or 'ribbons' - determines whether a patient develops Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy, respectively.
Sigma-Aldrich XCell Science genetically engineered iPSC-derived neural disease cells
03 June, 2015 | Supplied by: MerckSigma-Aldrich has entered into an agreement with XCell Science to launch genetically engineered human neural differentiated cells and accompanying culture media developed to advance the research of neurological diseases. The products provide versatile tools for the study of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, as well as for drug screening and toxicology applications in the neural space.
New urine testing method to improve disease detection
01 June, 2015Researchers from Clemson University have developed a new urine testing method that is said to reduce costs, achieve faster results, lower the volume of fluid needed and remove the need for invasive blood tests.
Malvern MicroCal VP-Capillary DSC differential scanning micro calorimeter
29 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdMicroCal differential scanning micro calorimeters provide fast and accurate determination of the stability of proteins, nucleic acids, micellar complexes and other macromolecular systems.
QIAGEN Clinical Insight bioinformatics platform
27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: QIAGEN Pty LtdQIAGEN has announced the launch of the QIAGEN Clinical Insight (QCI) bioinformatics content and software platform for clinical testing labs to interpret and report on genomic variants identified in next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Antimicrobial drug resistance and corruption
26 May, 2015 by Glenn JohnsonResearch recently conducted at the Australian National University by Dr Peter Collignon et al has shown there is a higher correlation between government corruption and antimicrobial drug resistance than there is between the incidence of drug usage and other commonly assumed factors.
Exploding giant microbes anyone? The Australian Society for Microbiology achieves critical mass in Canberra
21 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ICMS Pty LtdThe president of the Australian Society for Microbiology, ASN Conference Organisers and the Local Organising Committee of the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting and Trade Exhibition would like to invite you to Canberra in July 2015 to immerse yourself in the microbial world. It will be cold. You have been warned. But it will be festive.
Microbial communities can assess environmental contamination
19 May, 2015A US research collaboration has used statistical analysis of DNA from natural microbial communities to accurately identify environmental contaminants and serve as quantitative geochemical biosensors.
RBC Bioscience nucleic acid extraction kits
19 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdScientex, along with its partner RBC Bioscience, presents various high-quality ISO-accredited and TGA-approved nucleic acid extraction kits for easy purification.
R&D Systems Quantikine Kits
16 May, 2015 | Supplied by: In Vitro Technologies Pty LtdQuantikine Kits are complete, fully validated, ready-to-run immunoassay kits that are designed to measure proteins in a number of complex sample types.
Faster identification of resistant tuberculosis
15 May, 2015A team led by University College London (UCL) has reduced the time needed to genetically sequence the bacteria causing tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. tb) from patient samples from weeks to days.
Porvair Sciences Microlute plate for solid-phase extraction of polar compounds
12 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdThe Microlute plate provides all the advantages of automated and high-throughput SPE sample preparation in a convenient microplate format that is capable of rapidly processing 96 samples in one go repeatedly and precisely.
Maize genome mapped in 34 hours
11 May, 2015Genomic analysis company NRGene has mapped the maize W22's genome in 34 hours. The milestone marks the successful mapping of five species of corn, four of which have been enabled by NRGene technology.
