RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A completely integrated hands-off system for managing, observing and recording the growth of cells in culture has been launched by Nikon Instruments. By combining the precise environmental control capabilities of a high-performance CO2 incubator with the advanced optics needed for drift-free live-cell imaging, the BioStation CT removes the need for culture dishes to be transported from one location to another for observation.

Carl Zeiss has overcome the challenge of imaging deep inside living tissues with the launch of the LSM 5 MP multiphoton laser scanning microscope.

Invitrogen has launched the Dynabeads M-270 immunoassay (carboxyl) from Dynal, developed to provide precise immobilisation of antigens such as proteins, peptides, steroids and hormones for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) magnetic bead-based immunoassay applications. The antigens are coupled directly or via a cross-linker to carboxylic acid groups on the new 2.8 micron Dynabeads.

Rapid Sample Processing offers a complete system for clearing lipaemic samples.

Convenient-to-use new 60 mL prefilled formalin pots are available now from Surgipath Europe. Easy to recap with an exclusive seal, the pots are filled with high-quality formalin under cleanroom conditions.

Research has focused increasingly on the detection and functional characterisation of microRNAs (miRNAs). Leading the way in this exciting field, QIAGEN has added to its miRNA portfolio with the introduction of the miScript system, which detects and quantifies miRNA, mRNA and other small RNAs using the SYBR Green-based realtime polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

The risks of crosscontamination during thawing of frozen plasma are well known to transfusion scientists. This can be a particular concern when using traditional wet methods such as water baths, and some of the newer thawing methods introduced have either taken unacceptably long or have run the risk of overheating the plasma, with potentially disastrous consequences.

Beckman Coulter has introduced two additions to its line of cell signal transduction reagents û Phospho- MAPKAPK-2 and Phospho-STAT3 kinase antibodies.

Research has focused increasingly on the detection and functional characterisation of microRNAs (miRNAs).

Preston-based Image Solutions has launched the personalDV system to provide highresolution fixed- and live-cell imaging in a single integrated bench-top format.

Invitrogen has launched the Dynabeads M-270 immunoassay (carboxyl) from Dynal, developed to provide precise immobilisation of antigens such as proteins, peptides, steroids and hormones for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) magnetic bead-based immunoassay applications.

The risks of crosscontamination during thawing of frozen plasma are well known to transfusion scientists.

The new Variant Reporter software from Applied Biosystems accelerates sequence data analysis in biomedical research by automating the detection of genetic variants and streamlining the analysis process.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a special polymerase chain reaction (PCR) buffer that enables samples to be loaded directly on an agarose gel after thermal cycling, thereby reducing the number of pipetting and reagent handling steps in PCR testing protocols.

Carl Zeiss has overcome the challenge of imaging deep inside living tissues with the launch of the LSM 5 MP multiphoton laser scanning microscope.

Dry-Dye Check Strips, together with good record keeping, contribute to compliance with quality assurance requirements for microwell readers.

Labcold has introduced a new range of portable refrigerators and temperature loggers to ensure the safe transport of temperature-sensitive medical and blood products.

Oxoid has extended its range of diagnostic test kits to include the rapid and reliable Remel Wellcolex Colour tests.

Firefly Scientific has launched its OptiChallenge Inhibition Panel for use in evaluating the performance of an assay in the presence of interfering substances.

The detection of emerging drug resistance and identification of evolving pathogens is now available to microbiologists in the UK, following the launch of Microscan by Dade Behring.