Erma PathoCutter range
21 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Pacific Laboratory ProductsThe Erma PathoCutter range of microtome blades features the PathoCutter R, the PathoCutter II and the PathoCutter HP.
A risk gene for cannabis psychosis
15 November, 2012Recent research has implicated a variation in the gene that codes for a protein called RAC-alpha serine/threonine-protein kinase (Akt1) in the risk for cannabis psychosis.
RNA detection from ultrasmall sample in only 20 minutes
09 November, 2012A power-free microfluidic chip developed by researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute (ASI) enables detection of microRNA from extremely small sample volume in only 20 minutes.
DiaSorin Liaison Iam analyser and assays
08 November, 2012 | Supplied by: DiaSorin Australia Pty LtdThe Liaison Iam is a small benchtop unit which is connected to the Iam Control Unit (ICU) via a USB interface.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Bio-Plex Pro Human Th17 Cytokine assays
07 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty LtdThe Bio-Plex Pro Human Th17 Cytokine assays are magnetic bead-based multiplex assays for the simultaneous detection of cytokines in a single experiment, using as little as 12.5 μL of sample.
BioTek 405 TS and 405 LS Microplate Washers
27 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Millennium Science Pty LtdThe 405 Touch Microplate Washer from BioTek incorporates a high-resolution LED backlit touch-screen user interface for intuitive and flexible onboard instrument control of 96- and 384-well microplate washing.
Major flaw found in standard approach to gene expression analysis
26 October, 2012Common assumptions employed in the generation and interpretation of data from global gene expression analyses can lead to seriously flawed conclusions about gene activity and cell behaviour, according to Whitehead Institute researchers.
Protein regulation and intellectual disability
26 October, 2012While many intellectual disabilities are caused directly by a genetic mutation in the protein coding part of genes, genetics researchers at the University of Adelaide have found a case where the cause is actually outside the gene, in the regulation of proteins.
Mystery of dinosaur DNA decay unravelled
15 October, 2012Scientists at Murdoch University have led a study which calculates that all bonds in a DNA strand preserved at the ideal temperature of -5°C would be completely destroyed in bone after approximately 6.8 million years.
Promega ADCC Reporter Bioassay
12 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Promega Pty LtdPromega Corporation has announced the introduction of a novel bioluminescent assay for the quantification of Fc effector function of antibody-based molecules in the development and manufacture of biologic drugs.
RainDance Targeted Sequencing System
10 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe RainDance Targeted Sequencing System enables users to apply the familiar gold-standard PCR technique at higher throughput using any next-generation sequencer. The complete targeted sequencing system includes automated instrumentation, a sophisticated primer design pipeline and high-quality consumables and reagents.
RainDance RainDrop Digital PCR System
08 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe RainDrop Digital PCR System from RainDance is an absolute method for DNA quantification. Template DNA is diluted to single molecule occupancy per reaction. Using millions of droplets as reaction chambers and end-point amplification, positive PCR reactions are counted as a direct measurement of the number of DNA molecules originally present.
Quansys Biosciences Q-Plex multiplex ELISAs
07 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Sapphire BioscienceQ-Plex assays allow users to analyse up to 16 samples from less than 30 µL of sample in 2.5 h. The technology is easy to use (essentially an ELISA protocol), backed by publications and is said to offer improvements over other multiplex platforms.
Unique mechanism identified in bacteria as potential target for developing new antibiotics
06 October, 2012Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine have identified a unique mechanism in bacteria that has the potential to serve as a target for developing new antibiotics for diseases such as AIDS and soft tissue infections including respiratory and urogenital tracts.
Techne Prime thermal cyclers
05 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Alphatech SystemsThe Techne thermal cycler range has been redesigned to provide easier programming and increased instrument flexibility. All Prime models have an enhanced thermal engine, a colour touch interface and preprogrammed protocol templates.
