Waters APGC-MS/MS System Accepted for Advanced Dioxin and Furan Analysis Following USEPA Approval of SGS AXYS Method 16130 Kumar Jeetendra | January 16, 2021 Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that its Xevo TQ-XS atmospheric pressure gas chromatography (APGC) mass spectrometry (MS) platform is an accepted alternative for the identification and quantification of dioxins and furans in environmental samples. Dioxins are a byproduct of human industrial activity and their effects on human health are well documented1. The acceptance of Method …
National consortium to examine the impacts of arising SARS-CoV-2 mutations Kumar Jeetendra | January 16, 2021 The’G2P-UK’ National Virology Consortium will study how mutations in the virus affect key outcomes like how transmissible it is, the seriousness of COVID-19 it causes, and the potency of vaccines and treatments. The Consortium will bring together leading virologists from 10 research institutions. They will work together with the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium, which …
Contamination-free Microplate Sealing for ADME Screening Kumar Jeetendra | January 12, 2021 BioChromato Inc. reports on how Pharmaceutical companies undertaking Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion (ADME) studies are benefiting from integrating RAPID Easy Piercing Seals (EPS) into their screening protocols. Optimization of the ADME properties of a drug molecule is one of the most difficult and challenging part of the drug discovery process. The ADME profile of …
Speeding Up the Development of Degradable Polymers Kumar Jeetendra | January 11, 2021 Asynt has supplied Polymer Mimetics (Liverpool, UK) with a range of synthetic chemistry equipment to exploit novel chemistries to produce a new generation of high-performance polymers. Polymer Mimetics is a joint venture between the University of Liverpool, and Scott Bader Company Ltd. building upon a new polymerisation process developed by Professor Steve Rannard from the …
Vial Sampling Kits for PFAS Analysis Kumar Jeetendra | January 4, 2021 Finneran Porvair has introduced new Convenience Kits for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing. Because Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances don’t break down they can accumulate over time in the environment and in the human body. There is increasing evidence that exposure to PFAS can adversely affect human health. As a result, regulatory bodies** are increasingly …
Reimagining the future of healthcare during and beyond the pandemic Kumar Jeetendra | January 4, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented disruption for the healthcare industry, pushing government, health agencies battling infectious diseases, healthcare workers, and diagnostic labs to think about alternative ways of delivering health care while adapting to the new environment. Sharing insights and learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic by Mr. Amit Chopra, Managing Director, Thermo Fisher …
YMC application note on LC-MS/MS analysis of DSP toxins Kumar Jeetendra | December 26, 2020 This application note shows the LC-MS/MS analysis of okadaic acid and its derivates with different YMC-Triart phases. All phases are suitable for the separation of these compounds with high resolution. The different selectivities of the YMC-Triart family generate the optimum results for specific demands: from excellent resolution to short analysis times. Furthermore, the YMC-Triart family …
Docking Station Enables a Consistent Sample Tube (De)Capping Action Kumar Jeetendra | December 22, 2020 Using the Docking Station in combination with the Screw Cap Recappers, a consistent capping and decapping action is assured, allowing research laboratories to recap 96-well, 48-well and 24-well format sample storage tubes securely and uniformly for an optimal sealing performance. Designed in conjunction with several leading laboratories, the cost-effective handheld devices offer users the ability …
Apex Chromatography Pvt. Ltd. adds colour and positivity to it’s refreshed brand identity with new logo. Kumar Jeetendra | December 21, 2020 Hyderabad: 21st December 2020: Apex Chromatography Pvt Ltd, the leading provider of chromatography consumables, powder Characterization, Inhalation testing equipments in India, announced today the launch of its new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo. These changes come at a time when the company is evolving its service offerings and expanding its reach. “2020 has been a …
Access to Whole-Genome Sequencing for Genetic Disease Testing :Illumina and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Kumar Jeetendra | December 20, 2020 SAN DIEGO & WELLESLEY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Illumina, Inc. (Nasdaq: ILMN) and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care announce a risk-sharing agreement to make whole-genome sequencing (WGS) available to certain Harvard Pilgrim members, effective January 1, 2021. The program will leverage WGS to support faster diagnoses of genetic diseases in children, potentially eliminating the long, costly diagnostic odyssey …
Teknova Completes FDA Notification for Room Temperature-Stable Viral Transport Medium Kumar Jeetendra | December 19, 2020 Teknova, Hollister, Calif, has completed the process of FDA notification for its Active Viral Transport Medium (ATM). ATM is a room temperature-stable version of Teknova’s CDC formulation Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and is manufactured under GMP conditions in compliance with ISO 13485 standards. The requirement for refrigerated storage and transport of nasopharyngeal samples for viral …
COVID-19 IgG Quantitative Antibody Blood Test of Abbott recieved CE mark Kumar Jeetendra | December 19, 2020 Abbott has received CE Mark for its new quantitative SARS-CoV-2 IgG (Immunoglobulin G) lab-based serology test. IgG antibody testing that gives a quantitative result (measuring the amount of antibodies) provides important insights to people as they recover from COVID-19 and help evaluate a person’s immune response to a vaccine. Countries around the world are preparing …
