Single donor's blood cells to test side effects of drugs
11 March, 2015UK researchers are using combinations of cells from a single donor's blood to predict whether a new drug will cause a severe immune reaction in humans.
Biomarker-selected clinical trial supported by RNA detection technology
10 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian BiosearchMerrimack Pharmaceuticals is utilising RNAscope technology, from Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), to select patients for its Phase 2 clinical trial of its product candidate MM-121.
Probiotic reduces weight gain in mice
09 March, 2015In a landmark probiotic study, European researchers have demonstrated the effect of a particular probiotic strain on body fat mass and glucose tolerance.
Bio-Rad PrimePCR Assays for model organism genomes
06 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty LtdBio-Rad Laboratories has launched predesigned PrimePCR Assays for six of the most common model organism genomes used for gene expression analysis: rhesus monkey, zebrafish, yeast, cow, rabbit and pig.
Agilent Technologies HaloPlexHS Target Enrichment System
05 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty LtdAgilent Technologies has launched the HaloPlexHS target enrichment system, designed to improve the speed and accuracy of clinical cancer research. The product will enable researchers to rapidly and accurately identify disease-associated variants in tumour samples - information that can be vital to research in cancer treatments.
Easily untangling DNA
05 March, 2015Belgian researchers have discovered a simple and effective way to untangle DNA, enabling its straightened-out structure to be studied under a microscope.
SSI PCR range
04 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Interpath Services Pty LtdThe SSI range of PCR products allows users to amplify their results.
Agilent Technologies ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel
04 March, 2015
Agilent Technologies has launched the ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel, designed to improve the speed and accuracy of clinical cancer research. The product will enable researchers to rapidly and accurately identify disease-associated variants in tumour samples - information that can be vital to research in cancer treatments.
Agilent Technologies ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel
04 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty LtdAgilent Technologies has launched the ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel, designed to improve the speed and accuracy of clinical cancer research. The product will enable researchers to rapidly and accurately identify disease-associated variants in tumour samples - information that can be vital to research in cancer treatments.
Agilent Technologies OneSeq target enrichment for next-generation sequencing
03 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty LtdAgilent Technologies has introduced OneSeq, an all-in-one target enrichment product for next-generation sequencing. The product is designed to detect and analyse copy number variations, loss of heterozygosity and mutations in a single reaction for use in constitutional disease research.
A more sensitive peanut allergy test
02 March, 2015
Chemists at the University of Connecticut have developed a peanut allergy test which is said to be far more sensitive than current procedures. It is hoped that the blood test will be better able to diagnose the severity of an individual's allergic reaction.
A more sensitive peanut allergy test
02 March, 2015Chemists at the University of Connecticut have developed a peanut allergy test which is said to be far more sensitive than current procedures. It is hoped that the blood test will be better able to diagnose the severity of an individual's allergic reaction.
Celsis Accel microbial screening system
02 March, 2015 | Supplied by: CelsisThe Celsis Accel system allows products to be quickly released from micro hold, reducing manufacturing cycle times and inventory requirements for home, beauty and pharmaceutical product manufacturers.
EKF Stanbio Chemistry GSP LiquiColor diabetic biomarker test
20 February, 2015 | Supplied by: EKF DiagnosticsEKF Diagnostics has introduced a diabetic biomarker test that provides a 2- to 3-week indicator of average blood glucose. The Stanbio Chemistry Glycated Serum Protein (GSP) LiquiColor test closes the information gap between daily blood glucose testing and the 2- to 3-month HbA1c reading.
Gravity explains why cells are microscopic
20 February, 2015 | Supplied by: American Society for Cell BiologyThe average animal cell is 10 µm across - why? Why aren't they bigger?
