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New light microscope gives faster 3D images of living organisms
A new type of light microscope can image living things at the
cellular level in 3D at very high speeds and can capture both
cellular structure and function and behaviour. 20 Jan 2015
New pathology software
improves cancer diagnosis
New software developed jointly by
the MedUni Vienna and the Vienna-based firm Tissuegnostics helps
pathologists to identify cancerous tissue with greater accuracy and
remove some of the variability in current methods based on visual
analysis of tissue samples. 14 Aug 2014
Alere launches 15-minute
genetic test for influenza A and B in Europe
Point-of-care
diagnostics company Alere Inc. has launched in Europe the Alere i
Influenza A & B test, a molecular test that detects and
differentiate influenza A and B virus in less than 15 minutes. 20
Feb 2014
ValiRx granted European patent
for genetic-based cancer test
ValiRx Plc has been awarded
patent approval by the European Patent Office for its cancer
screening test NAV3, which uses a gene biomarker to detect specific
cancers. 20 Feb 2014
Bubble trapped in graphene
enables unprecedented imaging of hydrated protein molecules
A tiny water bubble trapped between two layers of graphene provides
the key to taking nanoscale images of liquid samples in an electron
microscope. 5 Feb 2014
Gamma ray imaging visualizes
bio-metals and molecules simultaneously
Researchers from the
RIKEN Center for Life Science Technologies in Japan have developed a
new molecular imaging technology that can visualize bio-metals and
bio-molecules simultaneously in a live mouse. 10 May 2013
Origin to develop new
injection device to improve animal welfare in research
Origin
has been selected to deliver a new project for a Government-funded
scheme seeking to improve the accuracy of injections given to
rabbits used in research. 20 Mar 2013
Pathology image
analysis software improves certainty of cancer diagnosis
Scientists at the University of Oslo have
developed pathology image analysis software that can
determine the seriousness of a cancer prognosis with 80%
certainty, halving errors. 8 Feb 2013
bioMérieux launches antibody test for
hepatitis C
bioMérieux has launched the new CE-marked VIDAS Anti-HCV
test for the detection of antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV). 31 Oct
2012
Erasmus Medical Centre speeds up
cancer research with digital pathology system
Erasmus MC is the first
hospital in the Netherlands to switch to a digital system for their
laboratory analysis of cell and tissue samples. 24 Sept 2012
UK-developed growth hormone test is
new tool for sports anti-doping agencies
Scientists from
three UK universities have developed a new test to detect blood
proteins that show that an athlete has used growth hormone. 17 Sept
2012
Life Technologies takes benchtop genome sequencer on tour
of UK in a
Mini
The company is taking a fully functional benchtop Personal
Genome Machine (PGM) DNA sequencer nestled in the boot of a Mini on a
tour of UK universities. 13 Sept 2012
Definiens Tissue Studio supports
detection of spot-like signals from in situ hybridization assays
Definiens Tissue Studio 3.5 now
supports the automated analysis of in situ hybridization
assays, including SISH, CISH, FISH and dual-ISH.
New drug testing method could reduce
need for animal testing
Scientists from the University of Southampton
are to develop a laboratory-based system to accurately predict immune
responses to drugs based on bio-active proteins. 12 Mar 2012
Southampton and Oxford chemists to
develop cheaper DNA building system
The scientists hope that their
research could enable the production of useful DNA and RNA molecular
structures more efficiently and on a larger scale than is possible using
current enzyme-based technologies. 23 Feb 2012
LGC Standards announces
ATCC SDO release of ground-breaking standards for human cell lines
The ATCC Standards Development Organization, has published its second
voluntary consensus standard, ASN-0002: Authentication of Human Cell
Lines: Standardization of STR Profiling. 23 Feb 2012
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches
fully automated test to tell IBS from IBD
Thermo Fisher
Scientific Inc. has announced the availability of EliA Calprotectin,
the first fully automated test for faecal calprotectin. 19 Jan 2012
Life Technologies
introduces $1000 human genome sequencing in a day
The company is
taking orders for its new sequencer, priced at $149,000. that is based
on proprietary semiconductor gene sequencing technology. 10 Jan 2012
IBM contributes massive
chemical database to US NIH to speed drug discovery
The
database of chemical data extracted from millions of patents and
scientific literature will allow researchers to more easily
visualize important relationships among chemical compounds to aid in
drug discovery and support advanced cancer research. 9 Dec 2011
Leica Microsystems acquires
Labindia’s Microscopy and Histopathology Divisions
Labindia Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
is a leading solutions and service
provider in India that has successfully distributed Leica’s products
in India for over 20 years. 28 Nov 2011
ruker introduces PRIME
multidimensional solution for unravelling the proteome
PRIME
leads to integrated approaches for modern proteomics and harnesses
the strengths of MALDI and ESI mass spectrometry technologies. 20
Sept 2011
NuGEN and Advanced
Liquid Logic to co-develop digital microfluidic cartridge technology
Advanced Liquid Logic will provide instrumentation, software and
digital microfluidic cartridge technology to NuGEN for
commercialization. 20 Sept 2011
Qualoupe LIMS features
on-demand secure web reporting
Two Fold Software's
Qualoupe LIMS features secure web reporting that offers laboratory
users greater flexibility by generating on-demand reports from lab
data. 30 July 2011
Leica Microsystems launches SCN400 F
combined fluorescence and brightfield slide scanner
Leica Microsystems' SCN400 F brings together Leica’s award-winning
brightfield slide scanning capabilities and multi-channel
fluorescence imaging in a single platform. 21 July 2011
Revolutionary technique for
proteomics mass spectrometry
Scientists at ETH Zurich and AB
SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, are
working together to deliver a new mass spectrometry-based technique for
quantitation for the first time ever on every peptide in a single
proteomics sample analysis. 14 June 2011
Feature: Biomagnetic
separation attracts diagnostics, DNA transfer and cancer therapy
research
The principle behind magnetophoresis is the action of a magnetic force
on particles. This is used to separate particles in a liquid, or guide
particles or molecules in a wide range of applications. In vitro
uses include immuno and molecular diagnostics, protein purification,
cell capture, nucleic acid capture, while promising future applications
in vivo include nucleic acid transfer, targetted therapeutic
agents and magnetically mediated hyperthermia. 27 May 2011
Two Fold Software enhances Run
Manager LIMS software
Two Fold Software Limited has enhanced
the interface design and user friendliness of the Run Manager
software module of its Qualoupe system. 19 May 2011
Bruker expands Ascend series
of NMR magnets
Bruker has announced new models for its Ascend
series of higher performance and compact NMR magnets, now covering a
range from 400 MHz to 850 MHz. 20 April 2011
Biohit launches automated
pipetting tool
Biohit has launched a new type of tool for
automated pipetting to meet the demand for automated liquid handling
in laboratories. 14 April 2011
Avacta Analytical signs
distribution agreement with DKSH Japan
Avacta Group plc has
signed an exclusive agreement for the distribution of Optim, its low
volume protein analysis system, with DKSH Japan. 11 April 2011
Automated path lab improves
diagnostics turnaround for Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The Queen
Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in eastern
England has opened a fully automated blood sciences laboratory. 28
March 2011
University of Marburg tests
nanometer resolution light microscopes for Leica
The
University of Marburg is expanding its cooperation with Leica
Microsystems to test a new generation of light microscopes with a
resolution at the nanometer scale. 19 March 2011
 Structure
of Salmonella bacteria imaged at near atomic scale
Scientists
at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology in Vienna have
imaged in unprecedented detail the needle-shaped extensions that
Salmonella bacteria use to infect their host. Detailed knowledge of
the needles’ structure may help to develop substances that interfere
with its function and thus prevent infection. 14 March 2011
Two Fold Software improves data entry
options for Qualoupe LIMS
The company is releasing new
software that enables the company’s Qualoupe LIMS user interface to
display results parameters with more clarity and flexibility. 7 Feb
2011
Caliper launches LabChip Dx
for molecular diagnostics
The LabChip Dx system uses the
company's proprietary microfluidic technology and is aimed at
clinical research laboratories developing molecular diagnostic
tests. 31 Jan 2011
Siemens launches personalized
education plan for laboratory and healthcare staff
Siemens
Healthcare Diagnostics has introduced the Personalized Education
Plan (PEP), a competency-based clinical laboratory education model.
31 Jan 2011
Sepmag awarded Chinese patent
for homogenous biomagnetic separation
The company's novel
technique applies less pressure on particles and guarantees users
consistently reproducible results in their in vitro
diagnostics kits. 24 Jan 2011
NanoSight reaches
profitability with support of UK nanotechnology network
Salisbury-based NanoSight, which has developed a unique nanoparticle
characterization system, has recently secured its 250th sale and has
reached profitability for the first time since the company was
established in 2005. 24 Jan 2011
Leica extends multiphoton
microscopy with integrated OPO
Leica Microsystems has matched
its TCS SP5 MP multiphoton microscope with a fully integrated OPO
(optical parametric oscillator) system. 24 Jan 2011
Thermo Fisher Scientific
completes acquisition of Lomb Scientific
Lomb Scientific is
a provider of laboratory chemicals, consumables and instruments in
Australia and New Zealand. 7 Jan 2011
Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris
selects Bruker's mass spectrometry biotyper
The Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP) has selected
Bruker's IVD MALDI Biotyper as their MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry-based
microbial identification tool. 10 Dec 2010
Breakthrough in digital pathology from GE and UPMC
The new system
digitizes biopsy slides and the corresponding workflow, uniting an entire pathology department and improving collaboration,
communication and efficiency. 9 Nov 2010
NuGEN enables next-generation
sequencing of DNA and RNA from FFPE samples
NuGEN
Technologies is making available the first commercial products using
next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies to analyze nucleic
acids extracted from Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE)
tissues. 3 Nov 2010
NanoString system detects
hundreds of genetic copy variants in single multiplexed reaction
NanoString Technologies Inc has launched a novel solution for
detecting genetic copy number variations (CNVs) associated with
disease susceptibility, drug response and cancer progression. 3 Nov
2010
Plasticell launches second
generation Combicult cell culture screening platform
Plasticell has launched its second generation screening platform,
the Combicult 10,000-plex screen. It is capable of rapidly screening
up to ten thousand cell culture media combinations. 26 Oct 2010
Accelrys upgrades Isentris lab
decision support software
Accelrys, Inc. has released version
3.3 of its Isentris data access, analysis, and decision support
system for displaying manipulating, and comparing spectral,
chromatographic, and XY graphical data. 15 Oct 2010
PharmaDiagnostics launches
SoPRano assay kit for in-house assay development
PharmaDiagnostics NV has launched the SoPRano CA1 assay kit. The new
kit allows users to couple their own proteins to SoPRano gold
nanoparticles and build and run their own assays. 15 Sept 2010
Leica educational microscope
wins Worlddidac Award 2010
Leica has been awarded the
Worlddidac Award 2010 for its DM500 Educational Microscope by the
International Educational Trade Association. 15 Sept 2010
Accelrys releases Symyx
Notebook 6.5 for process chemistry
This latest release of
the electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) delivers improvements
supporting chemical process development, production scale-up, and
administrative compliance in pharmaceutical, fine chemicals,
agrochemical, and consumer products markets. 15 Sept 2010
Akonni Biosystems’ ultra-rapid
nucleic acid extraction technology gains US patent
The patent
protects the company’s use of its pioneering nucleic acid binding
matrix when inserted into a pipette tip, tubing or cartridge for
nucleic acid purification. 18 August 2010
Tissue Studio 2.0 supports tumour profiling, multiplexing and
biomarker translational research
The new version includes a full
range of functionality for the analysis of immunofluorescence tissue
stains and more accurate
nucleus detection. 13 August 2010
iSOFT partners i-Path to add
digital pathology to laboratory system
iSOFT is adding i-Path’s
web-based platform as a module to its existing laboratory product
suite. The aim is to deliver the solution under a
software-as-a-service model. 13 August 2010
Leica slide scanners win
European scanner contest
Leica Microsystems' slide scanners
Leica SCN400 and Autoloader Leica SL801 have come first in two
categories of the first European Scanner Contest (ESC). 12 August
2010
Gold Standard Diagnostics
introduces ThunderBolt automated diagnostics platform
The
ThunderBolt platform will provide laboratory customers with a single
hardware solution that can utilize multiple diagnostics technologies
such as EIA, chemiluminescence and multiplexing. 12 August 2010
Illumina launches compact
real-time PCR system
Illumina, Inc. has launched the Eco
Real-Time PCR System that offers high performance at the
breakthrough price of $13,900. 12 August 2010
Ultra low temperature freezer
for biobanks with backup cooling system
Italian company
Desmon S.p.A has launched a range of ultra-low temperature freezers
specially developed for biological banks.
The models are
equipped with two completely independent refrigerating units. 11
August 2010
BD Max system for molecular
diagnostics launched in Europe
BD Diagnostics has launched
the BD MAX Automated Molecular Diagnostic System and the BD MAX GBS
Assay in Europe, the first in a planned broad menu of infectious
disease assays. 23 June 2010
Applied BioCode gains EU
approval for barcoded magnetic beads multiplex testing system. 2
June
High content screening
automation for Leica confocal microscopes
Leica Microsystems
has released the the Leica HCS A, a high-content screening
automation package for confocal research microscopes.
It is a
flexible tool for automated imaging in multi dimensions. 1 June 2010
BD Biosciences launches BD
LSRFortessa 18-colour cell analyzer
BD has launched an
off-the-shelf BD LSRFortessa System, which uses up to four lasers
that enable the detection of up to 18 colours simultaneously. 31 May
2010
Accelrys Pipeline Pilot 8.0 to
enable the scientific enterprise
Accelrys, Inc's new release
of its R&D informatics platform, Pipeline Pilot 8.0, supports a
greater number of scientists and researchers working individually or
as collaborative teams across the wider scientific enterprise. 14
May 2010
Promega LEV blood DNA kit
increases DNA extraction rate in less time
Promega's Maxwell
16 LEV Blood DNA Kit eliminates the need for a buffy coat step while
providing exponentially higher concentration in less time with
parallel purity. 14 May 2010
BD launches advanced automated
microbiology specimen processor
BD Diagnostics has launched
the BD Innova Preanalytical Automated Microbiology Specimen
Processor, which is designed to help increase efficiency and
automate the microbiology laboratory. 4 May 2010
ChromoTek launches RFP-Trap
and GFP-Booster bioimaging reagents
RFP-Trap is used to
identify and pull down interaction partners of proteins tagged with
RFP (red fluorescent protein) and GFP-Booster restores or increases
the GFP (green fluorescent protein) signal in super-resolution
microscopy. 2 April 2010
TRaC offers safety test
service for in vitro diagnostic medical systems
TRaC has
received full accreditation at its UK facilities to carry out safety
testing of all medical diagnostic products that fall within the
scope of the EU In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices Directive.
2 April 2010
Ultrasonic flow meter for
small-bore flow metering
Dorset-based Titan Enterprises has
developed a low-cost, accurate flow meter using patented technology
that makes it ideal for hygienic applications. 16 March 2010
Bruker introduces novel Fourier
300 NMR spectrometer
Bruker BioSpin has launched the Fourier 300,
an easy-to-use 300 MHz high-resolution spectrometer with a price tag
that brings Fourier transform (FT) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
spectroscopy within every chemist’s reach. 12 March 2010
Taconic establishes rodent
breeding unit in Edinburgh
Taconic has announced the
establishment of a specialized breeding facility in Edinburgh for the
production of genetically modified rodents specially designed for drug
testing. 22 February 2010
NASA to develop microfluidics
technology for space-based research with Raydiance
Raydiance Corporation, developer of an ultrafast laser, is partnering
with NASA Ames Research Center to develop advanced microfluidics devices
for space-based biological experiments. 28 Jan 2010
Los Alamos lab licences unique
pathogen detector to Biomagnetics Diagnostics
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has licensed Biomagnetics
Diagnostics Corporation (BMGP) to further develop a pathogen biosensor.
21 Jan 2010
Leica releases new digital camera
for fluorescence applications
The detection and documentation of low light fluorescence signals in
live cell experiments is a particular challenge for digital cameras. To
meet this demand, Leica Microsystems has added the new Leica DFC345 FX
to its portfolio of powerful digital cameras. 17 December 2009
Sterilin to showcase single-use lab
products at Medica 2009
The Sterilin range of single-use plastics comprises over 800 products
for microbiology and life science laboratories and includes specimen
containers, Petri dishes, multiwell plates and centrifuge tubes. 3 Nov
2009
High precision analyser for medical
and military applications
Revolutionary technology for analysis of chemical and biological
substances developed at the University of Delaware holds promise in
multiple applications, ranging from the early detection of diseases, to
monitoring for chemical weapons and environmental pollutants. 2 November
2009
Stemcell Technologies releases
defined, animal-protein free maintenance medium for hESCs and hiPSCs.
20 Oct 2009
 DNA Precision offers tools for
healthcare research, gene discovery and analysis services
DNA Precision is offering services for genetic and healthcare research.
These include gene discovery, Agilent microarray processing and
bioinformatics. 20 Oct 2009
DASGIP
launches bioreactor control system on iPhone
DASGIP AG, a provider of bioreactor systems at benchtop scale, has
launched a Remote Control Suite to remotely observe and access running
processes on an iPhone, iPod touch or notebook computer. 8 Oct 2009
InVitria launches Optiferrin for
mammalian cell culture
Optiferrin is a cell culture supplement which supports cell growth by
regulating the amount of iron transported to the cell. 23 Sept 2009
Hamilton launches ARC sensor
technology for fluid measurement
Hamilton Company, a producer of precision fluid measurement devices, has
announced the Hamilton ARC concept, a new sensor family for process
control that includes pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity
measurements. 23 Sept 2009
Sterilin secures laboratory
supplies chain in case of disruption from pandemic flu
British manufacturer Sterilin Ltd has geared up to ensure
‘pandemic-proof’ production and distribution of essential laboratory
testing supplies from its South Wales facility. 19 Sept 2009
Leica SCN400 slide scanner for
optimal histological examinations
The new Leica SCN400 Slide Scanner offers an alternative to the
microscope for the examination of histological samples in pathology,
research, and teaching. 19 Sept 2009
PROdesign launches 96-well plate
cell-feeding station for live cell imaging
PROdesign GmbH has launched the PROcellcare cell-feeding station
based on a 96-well plate. It supplies live cells (in vitro) under the
microscope with biological nutrient and working solutions thus allowing
the scientist/developer to execute efficient and automatic dispensing
and controlling processes of the equipment. 18 Sept 2009
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Birmingham Children’s Hospital completes development of laboratory
system for newborn blood screening
Birmingham Children’s Hospital (BCH) has completed a project to improve
laboratory services for screening of newborn babies in the West
Midlands. A new laboratory system is being used to manage the
screening of bloodspots, taken by heelprick from 70,000 newborn infants
each year. 17 Sept 2009
PerkinElmer launches multiple
steroid diagnostic kit for hormone and endocrine disorders
The Child Health System steroid profiling kit and data suite software
can simultaneously measure ten different steroids in biological samples
for diagnosing hormone imbalances or endocrine diseases in both children
and adults. 10 Sept 2009
Bruker announces availability of
world’s first 18 Tesla FTMS magnet
This will open up new capabilities in mass spectrometry in a variety of
research areas, including protein identification, petroleomics,
metabolomics, small molecule tissue molecular imaging, and environmental
sample analysis. 5 September 2009
Leica launches integrated platform
to study dynamics of cellular processes
Leica Microsystems has released the first single-molecule detection
(SMD) system that offers an integrated platform for the most common
single molecule techniques, such as FLIM and FCS. 28 August 2009
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Lab21 to provide AdnaGen’s tumour
cell detection system UK and Ireland
Lab21 Ltd and AdnaGen AG have entered into an exclusive service and
distribution agreement for AdnaGen’s proprietary circulating tumour cell
diagnostic assays in the United Kingdom and Ireland. 26 August 2009
Stanford University professor
sequences own genome with 'low-cost' technology
A Stanford University professor has sequenced his entire genome for less
than $50,000 and with a team of just two other people, compared to the
early efforts costing millions of dollars and using teams of hundreds.
26 August 2009
Lab-on-chip device for blood cell
count being developed at Southampton University
A hand-held device using lab-on-chip technology that could enable
doctors to offer blood cell analysis in their surgeries is being
developed by academics at the University of Southampton. 26 August 2009
Sigma Aldrich launches services
network for life sciences industry
The new services network provides researchers with convenient access to
a wide variety of laboratory-based services from a centralized website
location. 17 July 2009
Leica launches improved platform for
confocal and two-photon microscopy
Leica Microsystems has optimized its confocal and two-photon microscope
platform, the Leica TCS SP5 II in close co-operation with leading research
scientists. 17 July 2009
Bruker's new solariX mass spectrometer
gives ten-fold increase in sensitivity
The solariX is the culmination of a number of key technology developments
that deliver unique capabilities and unparalleled ultra-high resolution mass
spectrometry performance and versatility. 5 June 2009
Roche launches detection kit for
influenza A(H1N1)
Roche Applied Science has launched a new detection kit for the Influenza
A(H1N1) virus for use in life science research. Roche is filing to get
approval of the local health authorities worldwide for use of the kit in
emergency situations. 28 May 2009 Bruker introduces next-generation
ultra-sensitive ion trap
Bruker Daltonics amaZon series ion trap has 10-times improved MS/MS
sensitivity over current platforms, novel technology for accelerated data
acquisition, significantly enhanced mass resolution, and second-generation
fast and sensitive ETD/PTR capabilities. 27 May 2009
Siemens offers design guide for
building energy-efficient labs
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. is offering a new Life Science Solutions
Design Guide written expressly for consulting engineers and other
professionals who are looking to design and specify effective and more
energy-efficient laboratory facilities. 22 April 2009
High-throughput screening finds
chloroquine effective against lethal viruses
Two highly lethal viruses that have emerged in recent outbreaks have been
found using high-throughput screening techniques to be susceptible to
chloroquine. Chloroquine is a long-established drug used to prevent and
treat malaria. 6 March 2009 Lab robot uses innovative information
technology to find new drugs
A robot scientist that can make informed guesses about how effective
different chemical compounds will be at fighting different diseases could
revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry by developing more effective
treatments more cheaply and quickly than current methods. 23 February
2009 Leica launches high power laser microdissection
system
The new Leica LMD7000 is a laser microdissection system with a power-adjustable, high precision laser.
For the first time, high laser power and high repetition rates, are
combined within one system. 22 February 2009.
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Applied Biosystems' new platform
enables human genome sequencing for $10,000
Applied Biosystems, has begun shipment of a new, genomic analysis platform,
the SOLiD 3 System. The company says the new system delivers a roadmap that
will ultimately enable scientists to sequence a human genome for less than
$10,000 dollars in 2009. 16 February 2009
Cambridge University research group
employs Fluidigm’s EP1 genotyping system for cancer studies. 16 February
2009 National University of Ireland, Galway
and Agilent open biological mass spectrometry facility
The state-of-the-art facility at the University is fully equipped with the
latest accurate-mass quadrupole time-of-flight and triple quadrupole mass
spectrometer platforms from Agilent. 16 February 2009
Roche exome sequencing a giant step
towards personalized medicine
A key milestone for personalized medicine has been achieved by two Roche
Applied Science companies, Roche NimbleGen and 454 Life Sciences, in
developing revolutionary technologies to resequence all human exons from
individual genomes. 9 February 2009 Dickson launches recorder for
independent monitoring of ultra-low freezers
Dickson has launched an Ultra-Low Recorder for validating freezer
temperatures for storage of essential materials with critical
requirements for ultra-low temperatures. 26 November 2008
Signature Genomic Laboratories makes
Genoglyphix microarray visualization program available to full-service
clients. 12 November 2008 Kinaxo and Boehringer Ingelheim to
collaborate in drug discovery
Kinaxo Biotechnologies GmbH, a spin-off of the Max Planck Institute of
Biochemistry, has entered into a two-year collaboration with Boehringer
Ingelheim to study drug mode of action and target identification. 9 November
2008
Leica releases first inverted routine
microscope with LED light source
Leica has released a new microscope, the DM IL LED, the first inverted
routine microscope to combine high quality Leica HC optics with
state-of-the-art LED illumination. 9 November 2008
IDEX Corporation acquires optical filter
producer Semrock. 27 October 2008
Pfizer and UCB form new drug-discovery company with support of UK Technology
Strategy Board. 27 October 2008
Caprion awarded $12.9M US infectious
disease biomarker research contract
Caprion Proteomics Inc. has been awarded a $12.9 million contract by the US
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), for research
into biomarkers with potential for clinical use against infection from
diseases caused by biodefense pathogens. 14 October 2008
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VWR International acquires Omnilab AG
VWR International, LLC, a laboratory supply company, has announced that it
has acquired Omnilab AG, a Swiss scientific laboratory supply distributor
headquartered in Mettmenstetten near Zurich. 10 October 2008
Guidelines for characterization and
qualification of commutable reference materials for laboratory medicine
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has recently
published a new document, Characterization and Qualification of
Commutable Reference Materials for Laboratory Medicine; Proposed Guideline
(C53-P).
First Arab human genome sequenced
An international consortium consisting of Saudi Biosciences, Beijing
Genomics Institute Shenzhen, and CLC bio have sequenced and analysed the
first Arab human genome. The sequencing is part of a large project to
sequence 100 Arab human genomes to map the unique genetic variations of the
Arab population. 1 October 2008
NuGEN and Hamilton increase sample
throughput for gene expression analysis
NuGEN Technologies, Inc. and the Hamilton Company have assembled an
automated, total target preparation solution that increases the throughput
in processing large sets of clinical samples for global gene expression
analysis. 18 September 2008
Data analysis methods for classification of patient samples shown to
be worthless
Computer-based methods that have been used for 25 years for classifying
patient samples are worthless, according to researchers at Uppsala
University, Sweden. 9 September 2008
 Laser
fluorescence technology highlights cell surface protein receptors in real
time
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have developed laser
fluorescence technology that enables observation of protein activity on
living cell surfaces for the first time. 9 September 2008
University of Twente awarded €2.4m
grant for research into point-of-care diagnostics
The University of Twente in the Netherlands has been awarded a grant
of €2.4 million euros from the
European Research Council for its eLab4Life project that will research
lab-on-a-chip systems for point-of-care diagnostics. 21 August 2008
Bruker AXS to acquire microscopy
company Surface Imaging Systems GmbH
Bruker AXS GmbH, a subsidiary of scientific equipment supplier Bruker
Corporation, has signed an agreement to take over German atomic force
microscope manufacturer SIS Surface Imaging Systems GmbH. 21 August 2008
Kit for rapid assembly of lab-on-a-chip
University of Michigan engineers engineers have developed a kit for
researchers to make custom microfluidic devices. The 16-piece
lab-on-a-chip kit will brings microfluidic devices to researchers
that don't have the funds, technology or skills to design and
manufacture them from scratch. 5 August 2008
Robotic maglev system for handling
pathology lab samples
A robotic sample management system has been shown to carry out complex pathology
sample transport operations rapidly and with a high level of
reliability. It includes a new transport system based on magnetic
levitation railway technologies, a new laboratory information system
and a special selective analyser. 30 July 2008
Leica announces scientific forum
events in Heidelberg, the UK and France
Leica has announced the venues and dates for its lecture series, the
Leica Scientific Forum — Advances in Life Sciences, with an expanded
series of lectures in Heidelberg and scientific centres in France
and the UK that will be held from July to December 2008. 26 June
2008
Definiens unveils new laboratory
and medical image analysis platform
Definiens has introduced a new multi-dimensional image analysis
platform, the Definiens XD. Software applications built on the
platform extract previously unattainable levels of volumetric and
morphological intelligence from digital data. 26 June 2008
iSOFT wins Moscow lab system
contract
IBA Health Group company iSOFT has won a contract for its LabCentre
laboratory information system with Gemotest, a Moscow-based private
laboratory group. 26 June 2008
New data strengthens case to
replace animals in lab tests with microdosing
The European Union Microdose AMS Partnership Programme (EUMAPP)
consortium has presented preliminary results from a 30-month
project. Early indications are that microdosing can provide valuable
human data at the earliest stages of exploratory clinical
development. 24 June 2008
Multidetector CT scan can detect
dissolved drugs
The smuggling of dissolved drugs, especially cocaine, in bottled
liquids can be decreased with the use of multidetector CT according
to a recent study conducted at Bern University. 3 June 2008
vision4health acquires Molis lab system
from Sysmex
Swiss diagnostics software company vision4health has acquired the Molis
laboratory information system division from the Japanese Sysmex Group.
Breakthrough in cell-based assay
development
US company MaxCyte has introduced the ITF Inline Transfection
System, a validated platform for preparative transfection, based on
unique flow electroporation technology. The system enables rapid and
efficient transfection of any kind of cell or cell line with any
molecule. 29 April 2008
Varian acquires x-ray
crystallography company Oxford Diffraction
Varian, Inc. has taken over UK company Oxford Diffraction Ltd, for
about US$37m, strengthening its portfolio of information-rich
detection products. 8 April 2008
Dual microscope cameras simplify
capture of rapid cellular event
Nikon’s new Ti Series of inverted microscopes can capture images at
two wavelengths simultaneously using dual cameras, making it simpler
to observe dynamic cellular events. 31 March 2008
New radiation monitor from
Southern Scientific
The Inspector EXP+ is a new, low-cost, hand-held radiation detector
from Southern Scientific that has an external probe, LCD digital
readout and provides audible indication of each count detected. 17
March 2008
Montpellier Rio Imaging lab
selects Definiens for high throughput image analysis. 6 March
2008
Leica Microsystems expands
electron microscopy business
Leica Microsystems (Wetzlar) has taken over Bal-Tec AG of
Liechtenstein, a producer of instruments for sample preparation in
scanning electron microscopy. 29 February 2008
Nonlinear Dynamics and UVP sign
image analysis software distribution agreement
The agreement covers the promotion and supply of Nonlinear’s
SameSpots image analysis software through UVP’s direct sales force
and worldwide distributor network.18 February 2008
iSOFT expands in Russian lab
systems market
iSOFT Deutschland has strengthened its position in Russia with a
partnership agreement with Moscow-based company ML Park to
distribute and support iSOFT's laboratory information system (LIS)
LabCentre. 15 February 2008
Axon Lab to distribute iSOFT lab
system in Switzerland
German company Axon Lab AG, a service provider for diagnostics and
molecular biology in Austria, Germany and Switzerland has become a
distribution partner for iSOFT's laboratory solution, LabCentre. 4
February 2008
WaferGen develops SmartChip
real-time PCR system and oncology gene panel assays
WaferGen Biosystems has completed development of its whole genome,
high throughput gene expression real-time polymerase chain reaction
platform. 29 January
Cepheid launches GeneXpert
molecular diagnostic system
Cepheid has begun shipment of its next generation GeneXpert
self-contained automated molecular analysis system. It automates and
integrates DNA testing and can test 60 targets in a single
cartridge. 16 January
Siemens introduces MicroScan
WalkAway plus automated diagnostic systems
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics has introduced the MicroScan
WalkAway plus Systems for mid- and high-volume clinical diagnostic
microbiology laboratories. They offer simultaneous automation of
overnight, rapid and specialty panels that test for both gram
negative and gram positive bacteria. 16 January
FEI joins with FOM to develop
single-atom imaging
FEI Company, a leading developer of electron microscopes, and
the Netherlands-based Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
(FOM), have announced a joint nanotechnology research project to
develop a new generation of microscopes. 10 January
Visage Imaging introduces new
version of 3D/4D visualisation software
The software framework, amira, visualizes, manipulates, and analyzes
complex 3D and 4D data sets in biomedical research. 21 November
Stem Cell Sciences wins EU funding
for drug discovery from neural stem cells
Stem Cell Sciences is to lead an EU-funded, multinational
drug-screening project, called NEUROscreen, using Stem Cell
Sciences’ proprietary neural stem (NS) cell technology. 16 October
iSOFT launches laboratory
reporting application
iSOFT has introduced a new reporting tool for its laboratory
information systems from its business intelligence partner FMI
Business Solutions Group. 5 October
Bionas signs service contract with
Solvay Pharmaceuticals
Bionas GmbH, a specialist in in-vitro profiling of cellular
metabolic activity, has signed a service contract with German firm
Solvay Pharmaceuticals GmbH for the metabolic profiling of obesity
drug candidates. 3 October 2007
Gene sequencing identifies virus
as possible cause of honeybee catastrophe
Researchers at Columbia University, in collaboration with 454 Life
Sciences, a Roche company, have identified a virus implicated in the
deaths of millions of honeybee colonies using the company's genome
sequencer system. 1 October 2007
New spectrometer method analyses
substances on surfaces of any kind
A new and simple method of adapting a mass spectrometer enables it
to analyse substances on any surface, including living tissue,
rapidly and with no special sample preparation. 28 September
Nikon BioStation combines
incubator and inverted microscope in one unit
An integrated ‘hands-off’ system for managing, observing and
recording the growth of cells in culture has been launched by Nikon
Instruments. 17 August 2007
Definiens launches new image
intelligence suite for life science image analysis
The wealth of image information gathered in the various phases of
the drug development process can now be integrated across and
exchanged within the entire organization. 31 July 2007
 Nikon
unveils Coolscope II microscope
Nikon Instruments has launched the Coolscope II, the latest version
of its eye-piece-less microscope with digital camera and web server
capabilities. 30 May 2007
 Leica
introduces clinical microscope with LED illumination
The new version of the DM1000 series incorporates long-lasting LED
illumination, which provides colour-neutral illumination and rarely needs
lamp replacement. 16 May 2007
Nanosys and Bruker Daltonics collaborate
in technology for fast analysis of small molecules. 21 March 2007
iSOFT Germany to provide laboratory
systems to Dr Reising-Ackermann labs. 1 March 2007
BioLED lab-on-chip technology to be
demonstrated at Imperial College, London
A demonstration version of the BioLED Lab On A Chip platform combining
microfluidics, organic semiconductor diodes and photodetectors will be
presented to a selected audience. 21 February 2007
Tecan and Applied Biosystems develop
automated analyser for forensic DNA. 21 February 2007
Definiens unveils development strategy for
4D image analysis software for cell biology
Definiens AG, has announced its development strategy for its high-content
cell biology image analysis application, Definiens Cellenger. Definiens
Cellenger creates much deeper insights into image data, while providing a
flexible environment to accelerate the drug development process. 25 Jan 2007
Nikon to distribute Aperio digital
pathology products in Europe
Nikon Instruments Europe will distribute the full line of Aperio
Technologies' ScanScope slide-scanning systems and Spectrum digital
pathology information management software to the clinical market. 25 Jan
2007
Collaboration to develop microscopy image
analysis software
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG)
and Transinsight GmbH have entered into a three-year collaboration to
develop knowledge-based image analysis software. 4 Jan 2007
German Future Award for inventor of
ground-breaking STED microscope. 11 Dec 2006
Deutsch
NuGEN launches Ovation whole blood
solution and RNA amplification system. 7 Dec 2006
 BIOIDENT
unveils lab-on-a-chip prototype with integrated optical readout
BIOIDENT’s revolutionary PhotonicLab Platform enables cost-effective
disposable lab-on-a-chip solutions that eliminate the need for expensive,
bulky readout systems and provide immediate test results with significant
cost savings. 7 Dec 2006
DMetrix, Inc. and Definiens AG sign
partnership to develop automated digital pathology system. 1 Dec 2006
Nikon launches NIS Elements v2.3 for
microscope image capture and analysis. 30 Nov 2006
One million base pairs of Neandertal DNA
sequenced
A project has analysed approximately one million base pairs of nuclear
Neandertal DNA from a 38,000-year-old Croatian fossil. 22 Nov 2006
Viscotek releases new dynamic light
scattering software for chemical characterisation. 21 Nov 2006
 Mouse
colon photomicrograph wins Nikon’s Small World competition
Nikon’s Small World competition has been won by Dr. Paul Appleton, from the
University of Dundee for images produced from his research into the
development of colon cancer.
 Bruker
and Isis Pharmaceuticals introduce cultureless microorganism sensor to
Europe
Bruker Daltonics and Isis Pharmaceuticals have introduced the Ibis T5000
automated biosensor system that enables the analysis of viruses, bacteria
and fungi without any microbial culturing or genome sequencing steps. 9 Oct
2006
 Leica
microsystems launches networked imaging solution for histopathologists
The Leica DMD108 offers an innovative solution for histopathologists that
increases physical comfort, significantly speeds daily workflow without
changing processes, and provides an easy-to-use network solution for sharing
data. 9 Oct 2006 iSOFT wins four lab
system support contracts worth £2.7m
iSOFT has won two contracts in Scotland and two in England for support and
maintenance of its laboratory information systems. 8 Oct 2006
Cytori Therapeutics achieves US clearance
for cell concentration system
The Celution cell concentration system has received US FDA clearance as a
cell saver device for medical use. 5 Oct 2006
iSOFT software reduces unnecessary pathology tests
A new software application from iSOFT has the potential to save UK hospitals
around £100,000 a year by preventing unnecessary blood tests. 2 Oct 2006
Bionas and Primacyt to cooperate on cell-based assay for predicting liver
toxicity
Bionas and PRIMACYT have entered into a cooperation aimed at the development
of a cell-based assay using primary human hepatocytes for prediction of
hepatotoxic effects in response to test compounds. 2 Oct 2006
Design award for Oxford Instruments'
benchtop analyser
Oxford Instruments’ new MQC benchtop NMR analyser has received an Instrument
Business Outlook (IBO) Industrial Design Award for innovation and
distinction in analytical and life science instrumentation. 2 Oct 2006
BD Biosciences releases flow cytometry
system for in vitro diagnostics use. 27 Sept 2006
Molecular Devices introduces new benchtop reader for kinetic cell-based
assays. 26 Sept 2006
Manchester Bioimaging Facility orders
three Nikon confocal microscope systems. 22 Sept 2006
PerkinElmer acquires Avalon Instruments
for Raman spectroscopy products. 12 September 2006
ETH Zurich adopts VisEn's fluorescence
molecular tomography system for molecular imaging.
30 August 2006 Chip-based cell
monitoring system for preclinical pharmacological studies
Bionas GmbH has launched a device for in vitro profiling of the metabolic
activity of cells. The Bionas 2500 measures multiple metabolic parameters
simultaneously using sensor chips that give continuous readout and allow
online monitoring. 28 August 2006
Deutsch
Paris University to study medical
applications of NanoArrayer
The Université Pierre & Marie Curie (UPMC) in
Paris is evaluating the BioForce Nanosciences NanoArrayer system. The
University will use the NanoArrayer to pattern proteins associated with cell
morphology establishment and migration. 24 August 2006
Respironics carbon dioxide sensors to be
used in Sartorius disposable bioreactors. 22 August 2006
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