VICAM Introduces a New Method for BPA Detection

BPATest enables food and agricultural laboratories to isolate and purify BPA for analysis in as little as ten minutes MILFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 29, 2018– Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced VICAM®, a Waters® Business, introduced a sensitive, precise determination of Bisphenol A (BPA) for food and agricultural laboratories. VICAM’s BPATest™ quickly isolates and purifies BPA for analysis from 0.1 to 50 parts... Read more

New Salmonella Multiplex PCR Solution for Simultaneous Detection of Three Salmonella Targets in One Rapid Test is Now Certified by AFNOR

New Salmonella Multiplex PCR Solution for Simultaneous Detection of Three Salmonella Targets in One Rapid Test is Now Certified by AFNOR Real-Time PCR workflow gains NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification for rapid and simultaneous detection of Salmonella species, Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis BASINGSTOKE, England, March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Laboratories performing tests for poultry producers... Read more

alpha300 Ri – New inverted confocal Raman microscope

March 2018 WITec’s proven 3D Raman imaging functionality is now available in an inverted microscope. WITec has launched the alpha300 Ri inverted Raman microscope. It combines the advantages of data acquisition from below with the established merits of 3D confocal Raman imaging, a powerful and versatile technique that can chemically characterize samples nondestructively and without... Read more

Horizon Discovery introduces whole human genome arrayed libraries to support CRISPR activation screening

Location: Cambridge 26/03/2018 First-to-market Edit-R CRISPRa arrayed crRNA libraries enable native gene overexpression for high-throughput gain-of-function screening Available as small gene families, bespoke collections, the druggable genome, or human genome-wide collection Cambridge, UK, 26 March 2018: Horizon Discovery (LSE: HZD) (“Horizon” or the “Company”), a global leader in the application of gene editing and gene modulation... Read more

10x faster lifetime contrast facilitates access to new discoveries

25 March 2018 10x faster lifetime contrast facilitates access to new discoveries Explore molecular interaction at the speed of life with the SP8 FALCON from Leica Microsystems Mannheim, Germany. Leica Microsystems announces the SP8 FALCON, the world’s first truly integrated lifetime contrast microscope. The SP8 FALCON can record lifetime contrast 10x faster than previous solutions.... Read more

IDEX Health & Science Releases QuickStart™ Pressure Sensor

For further information, please contact: Heidi Lechner Tel: +1 707-588-2160 E-mail: hlechner@idexcorp.com March 22, Rohnert Park, CA – IDEX Health & Science, LLC announces the release of their new QuickStart™ Pressure Sensor product line. The sensors monitor and provide accurate, real-time data with digital output, allowing the user (or operator) to predict failure, mitigate risk and... Read more

Hitachi High-Technologies Develops Enhanced Microwave ECR Etching Module

Achieves Damage-Free Atomic-Level Etching with a Wide Range of Optional Functions Conductor Etch System 9000-Series (Photo: Business Wire) March 22, 2018 01:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TSE: 8036) (Hitachi High-Tech) announced the development of the Enhanced Microwave ECR*1 Etching Module (the “Module”), a new product designed for next-generation semiconductor device manufacturing processes.... Read more

Bio-Techne Expands RNAscope® ISH Automation – Facilitating Drug Discovery and Development

New and updated assays increase application areas and improve performance MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bio-Techne has expanded the automation capabilities of its popular Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD)-branded RNAscope® in situ hybridization (ISH) technology with the launch of several new and updated assays. The developments increase both access to, and use of, RNAscope and improve overall robustness and ease-of-use.... Read more

Advion Launches Open Port Sampling Interface – Novel Sample Introduction enhances the analysis of proteins, peptides and antibodies

ITHACA, N.Y., March 20, 2018  /PRNewswire/ — Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announces the release of the Open Port Sampling Interface, or OPSI, designed for simple sampling of solids, liquids, and sample preparation tips and fibers. The novel ambient sampling technique was invented by Gary van Berkel and Vilmos Ketesz of Oak... Read more