Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test launched by PerkinElmer Kumar Jeetendra | February 28, 2021 PerkinElmer, Inc. has announced the introduction of the PerkinElmer® COVID-19 Antigen Test for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen in nasal (NS) or nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens. The lateral flow immunoassay test can be used to screen or to assist in diagnoses of COVID-19 in asymptomatic or symptomatic individuals. A positive or negative …
Cell Sorting Technology from Propel Labs acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific Kumar Jeetendra | February 27, 2021 Under the conditions of the agreement, the recently introduced Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter and roughly 40 employees will become part of Thermo Fisher’s Biosciences company. Propel Labs will continue to function as a separate entity and serve its existing customers. “Cell sorting is an essential discovery tool used by many of our customers, allowing for …
Borosilicate Glass Microplates Improve Imaging Sensitivity Kumar Jeetendra | February 26, 2021 Porvair Sciences new Krystal™ Glass Bottom microplate with high quality specialty glass from Schott provides unmatched performance for whole-plate CCD imaging and laser detection applications. Krystal™ Glass Bottom plates combine the advantageous optical properties of glass, low background and low birefringence, with the versatility of a microplate. Constructed in ultra-pure grade borosilicate glass from Schott, …
Atik Cameras Supports the COVID-19 Fight with Wide Range of Advanced Imaging Solutions for Use with PCR Instruments Kumar Jeetendra | February 25, 2021 Norwich, UK – (25 February 2021) – Life Science Newswire – Atik Cameras, a specialist designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific imaging solutions, has further expanded its collaboration with leading global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) DNA amplifiers, securing multiple new contracts to supply high-performing cameras for reliable COVID-19 …
Differential Refractometer for Polymer & Protein Analysis Kumar Jeetendra | February 25, 2021 The new HK Series Differential Refractometer from Testa Analytical Solutions e.K sets a benchmark for precise determination of specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) – an important parameter for polymer and protein molecular weight determination using light scattering techniques. The specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) is one of the most underestimated parameters in material science. The …
Peak Scientific introduces cost-efficient nitrogen gas solution for Shimadzu high-flow LC-MS/MS systems Kumar Jeetendra | February 20, 2021 Modelled on the market leader’s best-selling Genius XE nitrogen gas generator, Peak Scientific’s all-new Genius XE SMZ offers Shimadzu customers a tailored solution in a compact unit. Producing exceptional gas quality and performance, Genius XE SMZ features Multi-Stage Purification™ filtration, targeted at reducing moisture and contaminant levels to provide consistent high-quality nitrogen gas. With cost …
Easy-to-Use Reversed-Phase Capillary Columns and Emitters Improve High-Resolution LC-MS Analysis Kumar Jeetendra | February 18, 2021 VILNIUS, Lithuania – (February 18, 2021) – Proteomics, clinical peptides and biopharmaceutical research laboratories performing high throughput, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), or liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis can now benefit from novel capillary chromatography columns and nano- and capillary emitters, specifically designed for highly sensitive top-down, middle-down analysis. These columns and emitters enable laboratories to …
Reproducible Small Scale Reaction Chemistry at Low Temperatures Kumar Jeetendra | February 18, 2021 Asynt has published a case study describing how the FroSyn Cooling Station has enabled John Bower’s Group at the University of Liverpool (UK) to reproducibly conduct low temperature enantioselective catalytic reactions, over an extended period of time. The FroSyn system, jointly developed by Asynt and temperature control specialists, Julabo UK, offers a versatile, stand-alone solution …
New Thermo Fisher Scientific Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru to Produce reliable COVID-19 Testing Kits in India for India Kumar Jeetendra | February 17, 2021 Bengaluru, India, Feb 16, 2021 – A new state-of-the-art Thermo Fisher Scientific manufacturing facility in Bengaluru will produce COVID-19 testing kits and diagnostic solutions that are made in India for use in India. CoviPath COVID-19 RT-PCR Kit, which contains the assays and controls for Thermo Fisher’s gold standard RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection …
Flow Measurement of Low Viscosity Fluids Kumar Jeetendra | February 16, 2021 Titan Enterprises report that its turbine flowmeter range provide an ideal tool for accurately measuring the flow of low viscosity fluids. Classic turbine flowmeters use propeller type turbines in a closed circular conduit. The turbine is mounted on low friction bearings and its rotation is detected through the chamber wall by one of a variety …
Biotek announced new patent grant for Automated Media Exchange (AMX) Module for the MultiFlo FX Multi-Mode Dispenser- Kumar Jeetendra | February 15, 2021 In cell biology workflows, the automated MultiFlo FX with AMX module enables hands-free, gentle, and highly consistent media exchanges and washing in 96- and 384-well microplate formats without disturbing sensitive cells. This promotes viability and long-term differentiation in 3-dimensional (3D) cell culture models as well as effective maintenance of loosely adherent 2-dimensional (2D) cell cultures. …
Robotic System for Ultra-High Throughput SARS-CoV-2 Testing Kumar Jeetendra | February 15, 2021 Ziath reports how it has worked with the Hubrecht Institute (Utrecht, Netherlands) which has developed a pioneering automated test robot, called STRIP-1, which can process up to 20,000 samples for SARS-CoV-2 testing in just 24 hours. This makes it much faster than all other automated SARS-CoV-2 testing systems used to date. In addition, all samples …
