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Reproducible production scale freeze drying

by the editors — 08 March 2010, 18:59

Available from SP Scientific - the Virtis Benchmark Series Lyophilizer has been engineered to reproducibly process a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech products

Informative report on deep well microplate sample integrity

by the editors — 08 March 2010, 18:52

A new technical report is available from Porvair Sciences Ltd. that investigates and demonstrates the importance of high quality raw material selection for the manufacture of deep well microplates

Automating viral RNA genotyping

by the editors — 08 March 2010, 18:47

Agilent Automation Solutions has released a new applications bulletin that describes an automated system for rapid characterization of pathogens, including for example the Influenza A (H1N1) virus

INTEGRA announces major program of introductions for Analytica 2010

by the editors — 08 March 2010, 18:39

INTEGRA has announced a major program of introductions for the forthcoming Analytica 2010 trade fair in Munich, Germany (23rd - 26th March 2010)

Automated decapper for screw cap sample storage tubes

by the editors — 08 March 2010, 18:33

The ScrewCap DeCapper available from Micronic Europe BV is a compact, automated instrument for the opening and closing of screw-capped tubes (0.5 - 1.4ml)

Rapid, sample safe concentration of extracted samples

by the editors — 08 March 2010, 18:24

SP Scientific has chosen Pittcon 2010 (Orlando, USA) for the global launch of its new company name at well as exhibiting a range of exciting new innovations for its Rocket™ Evaporator

Relationship between physical activity and leg health in the broiler chicken

by the editors — 05 March 2010, 11:52

UK researchers assessed the relationship between the physical activity and leg health of broiler chickens on a semi-commercial scale

Novel micro-scale combined feedstock biomass generation plant for grid-independent power supply

by the editors — 03 March 2010, 17:26

Researchers from University of Bath (UK) provided a detailed model of a micro-scale biomass-based generation plant

Trends in food packaging and manufacturing systems and technology

by the editors — 03 March 2010, 17:11

Researchers from California State University (USA) presented a comprehensive review about the state-of-the-art in the food processing and packaging industry, with emphasis on the materials, machines and methods used

Western Australian sandalwood seed oil: new opportunities

by the editors — 01 March 2010, 17:10

Researchers from Australia summarised the research conducted over a half a century on sandalwood seeds and considered suitable uses and the future research needed to commercialise this oil

Potential antitumor properties of a protein isolate obtained from the seeds of Amaranthus mantegazzianus

by the editors — 26 February 2010, 17:44

Researchers from Argentina investigated the potential antitumor properties of Amaranthus-mantegazzianus-protein isolate and elucidated the possible mechanism of action

Transmission pathway of Helicobacter pylori: role of food in rural and urban areas

by the editors — 25 February 2010, 11:00

Researchers from Portugal reviewed data both favourable and against the role of water and food in the transmission of Helicobacter pylori, exploring their role as a potential transmission vehicle for person-to-person and food-chain transmission

Quality control and estimation of global solar radiation in China

by the editors — 25 February 2010, 10:47

Researchers from China implemented a set of quality-check procedures to control the quality of the solar radiation measurements at 97 stations in China

Expert system for the taxonomic identification of fishes based on machine learning techniques

by the editors — 23 February 2010, 13:01

Researchers determined whether morphometric variation among fish species allows automated taxonomic identification of the species

Elastic networks of protein particles

by the editors — 18 February 2010, 13:38

Researchers from the Netherlands described the formation and properties of protein particle suspensions

Occupational injuries to senior farmers in Sweden

by the editors — 16 February 2010, 00:30

Researchers from Sweden examind the connection between senior farmers and work injuries

Adding value to carbon dioxide from ethanol fermentations

by the editors — 15 February 2010, 23:54

Researchers from University of Nebraska (USA) discussed the quantity, quality and capture of carbon dioxide from ethanol fermentations

Assay kits for measuring the complete range of histone deacetylase enzymes

by the editors — 14 February 2010, 19:37

AMSBIO has announced two new histone deacetylase (HDAC) cell-based assay kits that provide an easy tool for studying the activity and inhibition of the full range of HDAC enzymes

Compressed-air energy use and energy savings

by the editors — 12 February 2010, 23:32

Researchers from Malaysia did a comprehensive literature review about compressed air energy use, savings, and payback period of energy efficient strategies

Fluidigm & Bayer Cropscience enter global agreement for marker-assisted breeding and quality control

by the editors — 12 February 2010, 16:27

Fluidigm Corporation has announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Bayer CropScience to supply integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs) and instrumentation to Bayer CropScience's global operations. Bayer CropScience will be using Fluidigm technology to conduct marker-assisted breeding, genetic analysis in its molecular breeding program and quality control on its vegetable seeds

SP Industries announces new name

by the editors — 12 February 2010, 16:19

SP Industries Inc. has announced that as of 1st February 2010 that it will adopt the new trading name - SP Scientific for its VirTis, Genevac, FTS Systems and Hotpack brands

Comfortable error-free pipetting

by the editors — 11 February 2010, 00:48

The new INTEGRA PIPETBOY pro pipetting aid unites all essential characteristics for productive work with serological pipettes: accuracy, speed and comfort

A physics-based model for a water-saving greenhouse

by the editors — 15 February 2010, 23:38

Researchers from the Netherlands developed a physics-based model based on enthalpy and mass balances, to control an innovative new greenhouse

3rd KNIME workshop and users meeting

by the editors — 09 February 2010, 19:47

The 3rd KNIME Workshop and Users Meeting will be taking place at Technopark in Zurich, Switzerland between 22 - 27 of February 2010

Reproducible high integrity plate sealing

by the editors — 09 February 2010, 19:28

The Thermobond II manual heat sealer from Porvair Sciences Ltd. has been designed to seal polypropylene collection plates, PCR plates, microplates and deep well blocks with a specially prepared pierceable film or foil

Optimised systems for concentration or removal of solvents

by the editors — 09 February 2010, 19:24

Genevac Ltd, world leader in solvent removal technologies, has chosen Analytica 2010 in Munich, Germany to launch new capabilities for its ROCKET Evaporator and to display SP Industries high productivity AdVantage Plus Freeze Drying system

Temperature and salmonid reproduction: implications for aquaculture

by the editors — 09 February 2010, 00:06

Researchers from Australia examined the state of knowledge on the effects of abnormally elevated temperatures on reproduction in salmonids

Use of biodiesel blends in domestic vaporising oil burners

by the editors — 08 February 2010, 00:15

Researchers from University of Glamorgan in the UK investigated the use of different blends of biodiesel and kerosene in a sleeve-type vaporising burner

New lives for old reverse osmosis membranes

by the editors — 06 February 2010, 18:39

Researchers estimated by membrane autopsy the level of performances degradation of old reverse osmosis membranes/modules in order to envisage their reuse

Fluidigm & IntegraGen join forces to create a genetic analysis service and european demonstartion facility

by the editors — 06 February 2010, 17:56

Fluidigm, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), has joined with IntegraGen SA, one of France's leading providers of genetic research testing services, to bring IFC technology to European researchers

Rabbit monoclonal antibodies for immunohistochemistry

by the editors — 06 February 2010, 17:50

AMSBIO has announced a new portfolio of rabbit monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) applications. A rabbit custom antibody service is also available

Molecular mechanisms of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection

by the editors — 02 February 2010, 01:45

Researchers reviewed the molecular mechanisms of virulence of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

Electronic pipettor offers affordable and flexible sample handling

by the editors — 01 February 2010, 17:13

Available with six, eight or twelve channels the new Voyager™ electronic pipettors from INTEGRA feature a revolutionary mechanism that alters tip spacing at the press of a button

Lab sample tracking and management software

by the editors — 01 February 2010, 16:58

Developed for Micronic - Track-IT™ is a new Sample Management System interfaced to a 2D code reader that allows you to reliably and efficiently organise and track individual samples

Indicators of energy security in industrialised countries

by the editors — 31 January 2010, 20:36

Researchers from Germany and Norway investigated concepts and indicators of energy security

Development and validation testing of cattle SNP panels

by the editors — 31 January 2010, 00:45

Fluidigm Corporation has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has purchased a Fluidigm microfluidic-based EP1™ System to help develop and validate focused 96- and 384-SNP (single-nucleotide polymorphism) panels for testing America's dairy and beef cattle

How to concentrate or dry samples

by the editors — 31 January 2010, 00:33

For laboratories tasked with concentrating or drying samples in wide ranging sample formats - Genevac has presents a new online movie that demonstrates the ease of use and excellent consistent results achievable using its EZ-2 Personal Solvent Evaporator

Viral inactivation in foods: traditional and novel food processing technologies

by the editors — 27 January 2010, 16:10

Researchers from the University of Delaware in Newark (USA) focused on enteric virus inactivation in foods by traditional and alternative food-processing technologies, on ready-to-eat foods and fresh produce

Fining of red wines with gluten or yeast extract protein

by the editors — 27 January 2010, 15:52

Researchers investigated the use of yeast extracts and glutens to substitute gelatin as clarifying agents in red wines

New sterile 96-well shallow polypropylene plate

by the editors — 26 January 2010, 18:38

Porvair Sciences Ltd. has announced a new sterile 96-well Shallow Polypropylene Plate that offers a capacity of just 150µL per well reducing reagent costs and round well bottoms to ensure good mixing.

Pharmaceutical freeze drying roadshow

by the editors — 26 January 2010, 17:55

SP Industries Inc. has announced the first dates for its 2010 Roadshow: 'Freeze Drying of Pharmaceuticals: Principles and Practice'

Lightweight, handheld FTIR for dedicated field applications

by the editors — 26 January 2010, 17:42

A2 Technologies has announced the availability of its newest portable FTIR system. Flexscan is a superior performing, mid IR spectrometer that fits in the palm of one's hand. A2 Technologies now offers two hand-held FTIR systems, Flexscan, for dedicated field analyses, and Exoscan, for lab and field use

Novel beer proteome map and its use in beer quality control

by the editors — 24 January 2010, 03:03

Researchers from Japan demonstrated the influences of barley cultivar and malt modification on beer protein composition and beer quality characteristics

Conceptual model of fleet management in agriculture

by the editors — 21 January 2010, 01:56

Researchers from University of Aarhus in Denmark, derived the contextual requirements and developed a conceptual model for fleet management in agriculture

Uncertainty analysis of wind energy potential assessment

by the editors — 21 January 2010, 01:21

A researchers from South Korea presented a framework to assess the wind resource of a wind turbine using uncertainty analysis, considering the uncertainty caused by external wind conditions

Modelling and simulation of a polluted water pumping process

by the editors — 18 January 2010, 23:18

Researchers discussed the modelling and simulation of the motion of oil spots in the open sea and the effect on the pollutant concentration when a polluted water pumping ship follows a pre-assigned trajectory to remove the pollutant

Industry and academia in convergence: micro-institutional dimensions of research and development collaboration

by the editors — 17 January 2010, 21:41

A researcher from University of Aarhus in Denmark examined how conflicting and converging institutional logics of R&D work, enable and constrain the process of R&D collaboration between small and medium sized enterprises and public university departments

Increased German market focus for Porvair Sciences

by the editors — 17 January 2010, 21:26

Porvair Sciences Ltd has chosen the forthcoming Analytica meeting in Munich, Germany (23rd - 26th March) as the launch pad for its increased focus on German speaking markets in 2010

Liquid handling company launches new corporate brand

by the editors — 17 January 2010, 19:12

Following its recent merger with the Viaflo Corporation - INTEGRA Biosciences AG has announced that from 1st January 2010 the companies will adopt the new corporate brand - INTEGRA

Microwave drying of ginger by online aroma monitoring

by the editors — 15 January 2010, 02:08

Researchers from McGill University in Canada investigated the effect of a microwave drying process on the aroma profiles of fresh ginger, and established the best microwave drying condition for ginger in terms of its aroma retention/quality

Fluidigm Corporation & OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announce strategic collaboration

by the editors — 15 January 2010, 01:40

OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Fluidigm Corporation have announced a new initiative to apply Fluidigm's unique microfluidic tools to the analysis of tumor cell heterogeneity, including cancer stem cells

Accelerate your cell migration research

by the editors — 13 January 2010, 22:00

AMSBIO has announced the addition of the Oris™ Pro Cell Migration Assay to its range of 96-well cell exclusion zone assays for performing cell migration and cell invasion experiments

Nanocomposites in food packaging

by the editors — 13 January 2010, 02:21

Researchers from Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA) emphasized the impact of nanostructures on the barrier properties of polymers

Simulation of heat transfer for solid–liquid food mixtures in cans and model validation under pasteurization conditions

by the editors — 11 January 2010, 14:20

Researchers from Turkey determine temperature changes inside a can containing solid–liquid food mixtures during thermal processing using CFD and verify simulation results with experiments.

Effects of irradiation on hamburgers enriched with folic acid

by the editors — 10 January 2010, 18:02

Researchers from Universidad Complutense in Spain, studied the effects of ionizing radiation on the colour, texture parameters and sensory quality of the meat, as well as on the stability of folic acid, in both raw and cooked hamburgers

Sensing technologies for on-the-go detection of macro-nutrients in cultivated soils

by the editors — 08 January 2010, 22:30

Researchers from Purdue University and Agilent Technologies, reviewed and categorized current macro-nutrient assessment technologies by target compound and by sensing approach with an eye towards the potential to create an integrated sensor capable of detecting the three macro-nutrients of primary interest

Computer tools for analysing the integration of renewable energy into various energy systems

by the editors — 07 January 2010, 14:11

Researchers from Ireland and Denmark reviewed different computer tools that can be used to analyse the integration of renewable energy in various energy-systems

Accurate & productive microplate seal piercer

by the editors — 07 January 2010, 13:43

The Microplate Seal Piercer from Agilent Automation Solutions is a low cost automated microplate piercing station ideal for screening and compatible with a variety of seals and pin plates

Partitioned reagent reservoir helps save deck space

by the editors — 07 January 2010, 13:29

Porvair Sciences Ltd. has announced a new 4-row partitioned reservoir plate that enables aspiration of up to 4 reagents into a single well space thereby saving valuable deck space on your automated liquid handling system

Fluidigm BioMark™ System sales surpass the century mark

by the editors — 06 January 2010, 21:51

Fluidigm Corporation has announced that sales of its flagship BioMark™ System for Genetic Analysis have now surpassed 100 cumulative units in the field

Determination of primary drying end point

by the editors — 06 January 2010, 21:34

SP Industries Inc. has issued a new technical note that compares and contrasts different techniques for primary drying end point determination

Freeze concentration of must in a pilot plant falling film cryoconcentrator

by the editors — 06 January 2010, 18:47

Spanish researchers study the process of cryoconcentration of grape juice

Fatty acids and breast cancer: sensitization to treatments and prevention of metastatic re-growth

by the editors — 19 December 2009, 01:23

Researchers from France analyzed the literature evidence that breast cancer treatment and outcome could be improved through an adjuvant dietary supplementation

GMP compliant analytical services

by the editors — 19 December 2009, 01:02

Warwick Analytical Service has announced significant growth in demand for its GMP compliant analytical services during 2009

Symyx announces collaborative partnership with Royal Society of Chemistry

by the editors — 19 December 2009, 00:53

Symyx Technologies, Inc. and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have announced the launch of a collaborative partnership designed to enhance the usability and accessibility of public scientific databases

Novel human anti-mouse antibody blocker for reduction of immunoassay interference

by the editors — 18 December 2009, 02:38

AMS Biotechnology has introduced TRU Block, a highly potent reagent that actively blocks the heterophilic antibody (HA) interference in immunoassays including but not limited to Human Anti-Mouse Antibody (HAMA) interference

Evaluating the market effects of energy efficiency programs

by the editors — 18 December 2009, 02:25

U.S researchers presented work currently being carried out in California on evaluating the market effects of investor-owned utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs

Estimating soil moisture using remote sensing data

by the editors — 17 December 2009, 01:17

Researchers from University of Nevada (USA) applied the support vector machine approach to soil moisture estimation using remote sensing data

Innovation and integration in the agri-food industry

by the editors — 15 December 2009, 02:20

Researchers from Denmark and Canada studied the link between innovation and market structure using the empirical example of the Danish agri-food industry

Antimicrobial activity of aminoreductone against Helicobacter pylori

by the editors — 15 December 2009, 01:56

Researchers from Japan evaluated the anti-Helicobacter pylori effects of aminoreductone, which is a Maillard reaction product

A stochastic epidemic model for the transmission of Salmonella Typhimurium at the farm level of the pork production chain

by the editors — 12 December 2009, 18:53

Researchers from University College Dublin in Ireland, developed a stochastic model that could predict the effect of different compartment sizes and starting conditions of infection on the probability of disease extinctions and the prevalence of the different classes and risk groups of the pigs at time of slaughter

Freeze drying of nanoparticles

by the editors — 12 December 2009, 18:02

SP Industries Inc., the world leader in laboratory, pilot, and production freeze dryers, has announced a new webinar entitled 'Freeze Drying of Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Critical Factors'

Investigation of off-odour and off-flavour development in boiled potatoes

by the editors — 12 December 2009, 17:56

Researchers from Università di Bologna in Italy, focused on the development of a sensory evaluation system, using a quantitative descriptive analysis scheme, to define the sensory attributes of boiled potato slices

OEM microplate design and production

by the editors — 12 December 2009, 00:11

Specialists in microplate technology - Porvair Sciences Ltd. has announced a 20% growth in its OEM design and manufacture business during 2009

Development of optical sensor for crop leaf chlorophyll content detection

by the editors — 10 December 2009, 01:42

Researchers from China Agricultural University reported the development of a hand-held spectroscopy-based optical sensing device for measuring crop leaf normalized difference vegetation index values under in-field natural light conditions

Leading lab selects Symyx workflows to support biomass and renewables research

by the editors — 10 December 2009, 01:23

Symyx Technologies, Inc. has announced that Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory, has purchased two new Symyx workflows to supplement its high-throughput and combinatorial catalyst technology capabilities

Rapid single molecule haplotyping

by the editors — 10 December 2009, 01:19

A technical poster from Fluidigm Europe entitled 'Rapid single-molecule haplotyping in patients with sickle cell disease' reports upon the pioneering work of Dr Stephen Menzel and his fellow researchers at Kings College (London), School of Medicine

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