RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Oxoid has launched its new Oxoid Air Sampler. This robust, high-specification air sampler is designed to monitor microbiological air quality in clinical environments, and relies on proven impaction technology that has been used in infection control applications for many years.

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.

Olympus has introduced the updated dotSlide digital virtual microscopy system, which scans entire slides at high resolution and fidelity, making them accessible and fully navigable anywhere around the world.

The ISS Group has announced the availability of RMCÆs family of electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation products. The line includes microtomes, ultramicrotomes, cryosectioning systems, automatic EM tissue processors, glass knife makers, propane jet freezers, freeze fracture systems, freeze substitution systems, freeze dryer systems and a wide range of associated accessories.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Olympus has announced an upgrade to its CellCut laser microdissection system, the CellCut Plus. It features single- or multi-position plug and play automated CapLift with adjustable contact pressure, and offers full access to all motorised functions on the companyÆs IX81.

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

The UKÆs fastest, easiest and best-value source for molecular biology and tissue culture products has launched a new range of reagents from Molecular Research Center (MRC) in the USA.

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.

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.