Thermo Fisher Scientific Oncomine Solid Tumour Fusion Transcript kit
24 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has released its CE-IVD Oncomine Solid Tumour Fusion Transcript kit for next-generation sequencing (NGS), designed to aid clinical decision-making and enable multiplexed sequencing of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumour samples.
Microcalorimetry assay opens new research avenues
23 March, 2015 | Supplied by: SymCelAssay developer SymCel has announced the publication of positive scientific data on its microcalimeter technology calScreener - said to be the first multichannel calorimetric system specifically developed for cell-based assays.
Promega PowerQuant System PCR method
23 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Promega Pty LtdPromega’s PowerQuant System is a probe-based, 4-target, 5-dye real-time PCR method. The system allows laboratories to determine human and male DNA concentrations in a sample, assess the integrity of the DNA sample and detect possible PCR inhibitors in approximately 1 h.
GeneCopoeia Luc-Pair Luciferase Assay 2.0 Kit
20 March, 2015 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty LtdThe Luc-Pair Luciferase Assay Kit 2.0 kit is optimised for long-range linearity of both firefly and Renilla luciferase signals. It is suitable for studying the interaction between precursor miRNA clones and miTarget 3'UTR target clones.
Explaining malaria protection in blood type O
19 March, 2015Scientists from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have explained the mysterious mechanism which protects people with blood type O from dying of severe malaria.
MERLIN MICRONAUT-AM plates (EUCAST)
19 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Dutec Diagnostics Pty LtdSusceptibility testing with MERLIN MICRONAUT-AM plates (EUCAST) is based on the rehydration of antimycotics by adding a standardised yeast suspension. Growth of the yeasts is indicated by a colour change from blue to pink mediated by the AST indicator supplementing the test medium.
Explaining malaria protection in blood type O
19 March, 2015Scientists from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have explained the mysterious mechanism which protects people with blood type O from dying of severe malaria.
ToolGen licenses CRISPR/Cas9 technology to Thermo Fisher Scientific
16 March, 2015Korean biotechnology company ToolGen will license its CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property portfolio to Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher will utilise the technology to develop and market CRISPR reagent kits.
BeiGene chooses CHOZN for oncology drug development
16 March, 2015 | Supplied by: MerckOncology company BeiGene has purchased SAFC's off-the-shelf, turnkey CHOZN cell line production platform and cell line engineering services to support discovery and commercial development of BeiGene's targeted oncology drug.
ToolGen licenses CRISPR/Cas9 technology to Thermo Fisher Scientific
16 March, 2015Korean biotechnology company ToolGen will license its CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property portfolio to Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher will utilise the technology to develop and market CRISPR reagent kits.
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.
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.
