RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Don Whitley Scientific has announced the availability of AutoZONE, an automatic zone analysing system that consists of a computercontrolled high-resolution CCD camera on an automated gantry system.

Lancer has launched a medium-sized washing machine for high-performance cleaning of laboratory glassware.

Focusing on plastic consumables, the latest Eppendorf Advantage promotion features two global offers and five local distributor offers, running to 30 June.

The London Independent Hospital (LIH) has carried out an evaluation of the potential benefits of introducing universal rapid patient screening for methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation.

Qiagen has expanded its protein product portfolio with new tools to streamline and simplify protein research.

Beckman Coulter has introduced IOTest CD85d (ILT4) PE-conjugated monoclonal antibody.

Surgipath Europe can now supply Tissue Marking Squeezers. Available in seven colours, these dyes are supplied in convenient, easy-to-use 4 mL squeezable ampoules.

A new range of rapid and simple diagnostic tests, available from Oxoid, will help healthcare staff provide certain diagnostic services closer to the patient, as outlined in the UK governmentÆs White Paper Our health, our care, our say: a new direction for community services.

Serotec has launched the only commercially available anti-human CD19 (MCA2454) monoclonal antibody suitable for paraffin-reactive immunohistological studies.

Beckman Coulter has introduced an adapter that spins 50-mL conical tubes in the Allegra X-15R and X-12 series benchtop centrifuges.

One of the biggest obstacles to acquiring meaningful live-cell time-lapse data has been swept away with the launch of the new real-time focus facility on the Nikon TE2000-PFS motorised inverted microscope.

The new second-generation EZ-2 centrifugal evaporator, now available from Genevac, further extends the benchmark performance, operational versatility and ease of use of its market-leading predecessor.

Handling cells in automated systems requires smooth and reliable operation and specialised equipment. Thus, Velocity11 has announced a new configuration of its BioCel sampleprocessing platform, which has been designed to automate cell-based ELISA procedures.

Acolyte Biomedica has introduced a new platform for its BacLite Rapid methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) test, which promises to set the benchmark for laboratorybased rapid screening.

Thermo Electron has unveiled the HCS WorkCell, a new high-content screening (HCS) system that combines a small footprint with state-of-the art software.

Agilent Technologies has introduced the Agilent 1200 series liquid chromatography (LC) system. Liquid chromatography is used in applications from forensics to food safety, pharmaceuticals to protein research, and is applied to separate, identify, quantify and purify compounds.

Thermo Electron has introduction its Carousel Autosampler accessory, designed for use with the Nicolet Almega XR dispersive Raman microscope and NXR FT-Raman spectrometers.

Beckman Coulter now offers 12 standard configurations of its LH 1500 series haematology automation systems.

Tecan's new HS 400 Pro and HS 4800 Pro, based on the well-established HS series of hybridisation stations, have been designed to maximise the reproducibility and reliability of microarray research by providing fully automated slide processing, from pre-hybridisation to automated slide drying.

Perceptive Instruments has introduced a fully featured evaluation version of the successful Comet Assay IV software system, allowing laboratories immediate access to a free 30-day trial.