RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The revolutionary Tissue-Tek Xpress continuous rapid tissue processor and Tissue-Tek AutoTEC automated embedding systems, now available from Bayer Diagnostics, were shown for the first time in the UK at the Biomedical Science Congress last September.

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

Oxoid has extended its range of products for the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by the addition of Staphaurex Plus, a rapid and convenient latex agglutination test that is able to detect MRSA as well as methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA).

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.

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

Synbiosis, the Cambridge-based manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, has introduced a new automatic zone analyser, AutoZONE, that produces accurate plate readings in seconds.

Barnstead Genevac has just launched the miVac Quattro, a centrifugal concentrator for biological samples.

A range of affordable and highspeed evaporator systems is available from Porvair Sciences for the efficient concentration of samples in 96- and/or 384- well microplates.

GuavaLink automation server software has been developed to automate the processing of multiple microplates on Guava personal cell analysis (PCA) systems.

Shimadzu is introducing the GCMS-QP2010s gas chromatography/ mass spectrometer, which delivers high throughput and a good cost-to-performance ratio.

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

Acolyte Biomedica has just developed its first life sciences research assay based on adenylate kinase (AK) technology.

The extensive range of Microbiology Stains from Pro-lab Diagnostics available in concentrated and ready to use format in 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1 liter and 2 liter formats, has been extended.

New Brunswick Scientific's new large-capacity incubated Innova 43 Shaker and 43R with added refrigeration provide built-in programming capability to remove the stress from growing cultures.

Poly Stainer, is the latest innovation in automated staining available from Pro-Lab Diagnostics, Europe's leading manufacturer and supplier of Microbiology Stains.

SwedenÆs Biocore has launched the Biacore A100 and Flexchip systems.

The Mastercycler ep realplex from Eppendorf (pictured in action below) brings advances in quantitative PCR technology.

Oxoid has extended the range of diagnostic tests available for the detection of urinary tract infections with the addition of RapID SS/u (site specific û urine).

Any laboratory that is working to stringent SOPs, or is itself UKAS or CPA accredited, must be able to trust and prove that equipment operates to the highest standards.

The capturing of fluorescence images is easier than ever thanks to new motorised accessories for the Nikon Eclipse 80i (pictured), making it simpler to choose the most appropriate combination.