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29-Sep-2005
Portable labs detect water toxins faster
Two novel technologies, designed to check water supplies for toxins, is set to provide a new on-site monitoring approach, enhancing current utility monitoring systems that require water samples to be sent to laboratories for analysis.
Analysts predict improved microarray market performance
According to a recent report, the emerging market for protein microarrays will experience strong growth buoyed on by the emergence of the technology's ability to detect protein expression more quickly and easily than traditional approaches such as 2D gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry.
28-Sep-2005
UK firm unveils first non-toxic biocide
Greenbridge Environmental Control of the UK has introdueced a new cleaner and disinfectant agent, suitable for commercial scale applications, that is claimed to be the first non-toxic product of its type.
DNA chips improve brain tumour diagnosis
Research scientists have targeted alterations in a human chromosome, which can be used to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours in adults that currently account for over 50 per cent of primary tumours.
27-Sep-2005
IVD market set to explode in Europe
New discoveries and innovative technologies will create growth opportunities in the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) market with molecular diagnostic assays set to feature strongly in the development of personalised medicine and theranostics.
New lab system allows macromolecule analysis
PANalytical has added a new focusing mirror to its range of PreFIX optics that for the first time, can analyse macromolecules using a standard, laboratory-based XRD system, rather than on a synchrotron beam line or a single crystal diffractometer.
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26-Sep-2005
Infrared used to instantly detect bacteria
Scientists from Manchester University have developed a new technique that uses infrared light to spot bacterial contamination in food within seconds rather than hours, while products are on the processing line.
New microchip could cut animal testing
Researchers have claimed that a new microchip could cut animal testing in the pharmaceutical industry as well as speed up drug development. By increasing the efficiency of preclinical testing of new drugs the new chip is also set to save on costs.
22-Sep-2005
Queen's novel HIV research to address HIV pandemic
Researchers have helped pioneer a novel approach to the development and delivery of an HIV/AIDS vaccine, which involves a female-controlled vaginal HIV vaccine. The novel method is to be tried in order to break the infection cycle and its appalling effects.
Cell culture sector boosts biopharm fortunes
According to a new report, the biopharmaceutical market is predicted to increase from $1.4 billion (€1.14 billion) in 2003 to $2.6 billion in 2006. The market was dwarfed by the pharmaceutical industry 20 years ago but continues to outgrow its rival increasing its market share each year.
21-Sep-2005
Beckman Coulter launches integrated cytometry solution
Beckman Coulter has introduced its integrated cytometry solution (ICS), which simplifies and automates customer processes to improve productivity. The solution. becomes the first integrated system to offer laboratory information system (LIS) connectivity.
Ensuring lipstick is up to the job
Advances in materials testing means that guaranteeing the consistency of lipstick has never been more accurate. We spoke to Lloyd Instruments to find out how.
20-Sep-2005
Biotrace expands in pharma with MicroSafe acquisition
Biotrace of the UK has acquired MicroSafe Group, an Italian supplier of microbiological testing products for the pharmaceutical, food and defence sectors, for £2.5 million.
Nanostructures build next-gen lab equipment
A previously unknown zinc oxide nanostructure is set to provide a new building block for creating laboratory equipment that rely on electromechanical coupling. The material's cost and flexibility makes it suitable for biomedical applications, which use silicon technology.
Disposable cleanroom launched by UK's RLS
Related Life Sciences of the UK has launched an inexpensive way of converting existing rooms into temporary isolation suites within just 10 minutes.
Biosense develops new shellfish toxin tester
A Norwegian university spinoff has developed a cheaper, rapid test for shellfish that can help processors check that their food products confirm to the EU's safety standards.
19-Sep-2005
Protein copying technique useful for drug R&D
A discovery by scientists may provide a novel method to generate proteins, providing an effective way of generating therapeutic enzymes and other medically important proteins to produce novel drugs.
16-Sep-2005
Bodycote adds to pharma services with Cirrus buy
UK pharmaceutical testing company Cirrus Laboratories has been acquired by Bodycote Materials Testing, an international provider of materials testing services to industry.
15-Sep-2005
Our publisher changes name to Decision News Media
Novis, the publisher of LabTechnologist.com, 22 other business news websites and more than 50 specialist e-newsletters, is today changing its name to Decision News Media, to convey the editorial ethos that has made the group's news services into market leaders.
Joint project produces unique bacterial diagnosis application
STMicroelectronics and Mobidiag unveil a new technology that enables rapid bacterial diagnosis. The new lab-on-a-chip application allows a more accurate detection of infectious diseases that will lead to better treatment choices.
Merck and EFSD to advance novel diabetes research
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), the UK subsidiary of Merck & Co of the US, is to partner with the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD), to further explore a novel area of diabetes research.
14-Sep-2005
Preservation methods to cut bacteria gossip
Cutting the chat between bacteria could lead to new food preservation methods, say Danish scientists at a meeting today.
13-Sep-2005
SuperArray launches PCR-based microarray
SuperArray Bioscience has introduced a product that combines the profiling capabilities of microarrays with the performance of real-time PCR. This novel technology will bring expression profiling to researchers who prefer PCR based methods to hybridisation based microarray technologies.
DynaPro used in protein freezing studies
Wyatt Technology's DynaPro Titan range of dynamic light scattering (DLS) instruments can be used to determine whether freezing alters a protein's homogeneity, according to researchers in France.
Viral treatment opens lab research avenues.
Researchers have discovered a single therapy that could treat four viral diseases, which could mean new avenues of laboratory research. The treatment focuses on viruses responsible for HIV, measles, Ebola and Marburg.
12-Sep-2005
Whatman feels effects of merger in first half
Separations specialist Whatman is starting to reap the benefits of its acquisition of Schleicher & Schuell, but had a difficult first half to the year with the group's combined revenues down marginally compared to first-half 2004.
Tough keyboard, mouse resistant to chemical cleaners
A tough keyboard and mouse combination is built for the kinds of chemical wear and tear for those working in laboratories or who are checking food safety on site.
Roche settles with Promega over PCR litigation
Roche Diagnostics has announced it has settled all litigation in the United States, Europe and Australia, with Promega concerning Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology (PCR), ending a decade of litigation between the two companies.
Pipetting system answers lab's requirements
CyBio launches its new pipetting system designed for newcomers to automation in small to medium sized laboratories. The system is CyBio's response to academia and biotech research requirements for a 96 well pipetting system.
08-Sep-2005
New approach in TB treatment
A new immunotherapeutic approach for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is set to open up new avenues of laboratory research that sidesteps the associated side effects of current conventional treatments and provides a solution to the threat of multi-drug resistant TB.
Organisations address laboratory research safeguards
Medical research bodies have joined together in a defiant effort to combat terrorism by issuing a statement that aims to reduce the risk of sensitive laboratory research being used in bioterrorism.
Lab developing food authentication test methods
A UK-funded testing lab is developing a variety of gene-based, chemical and biological tests to determine food authenticity, a means for plants to determine whether they received the right ingredients.
Cosmetic testing takes the next step
With cosmetic testing constantly adapting to ever-changing national and global legislation, we spoke to the Consumer Product Testing Company to reveal some of the latest technologies and solutions available to the industry.
Lab ventilation systems enter the 21st century
Fundamental changes are occurring in not only the way scientific research is conducted but also innovations that will drive a very different approach to laboratory design in the new millennium.
07-Sep-2005
Thermo introduces ion trap mass spectrometer
Thermo Electron introduces its new mass spectrometer, which uses a linear ion trap delivering faster cycle times and improved ion statistics. This latest addition to the ion trap product portfolio is designed for use in both research and routine applications such as drug discovery, proteomics and analytical quantitation.
06-Sep-2005
Affymetrix leads DNA microarray sector
A recent survey has revealed that Affymetrix continues to lead the DNA microarray market - expected to reach $937 million (€751 million) by 2010. However, Agilent Technologies and Applied Biosystems are eyeing the top position, particularly in the area of data analysis software.
AB lays down the law on PCR
Applied Biosystems have taken out a permanent injunction against Bio-Rad Laboratories and its affiliate, MJ Research. This effectively forbids these companies from making and selling infringing thermal cycler products in the US capable of performing polymerase chain reaction methods.
Metrohm unveils high-throughput titration system
Metrohm has developed a robotic analyser that could improve the safety and reduce the cost of non-aqueous titration experiments.
05-Sep-2005
Metrohm launches improved Gentamicin detector
Chemical analysis specialists, Metrohm, have introduced its latest ion chromatography system, which enables Gentamicin determination without the complex set up that is characteristic of the current HPLC method.
01-Sep-2005
UK food lab investigates volatile flavour perception
UK food laboratory extends its sensory analysis capacity to take on new business.
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