RECENT NEWS
Optimal RNA-Seq library preparation for transcriptome profiling
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the launch of the SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit, providing an easy-to-use solution for constructing robust libraries to support efficient RNA-Seq workflows for comprehensive transcriptome profiling.
Acusera Anti-Müllerian Hormone Control
Randox Quality Control has launched a new Acusera Control for the accurate and reliable testing of anti-müllerian hormone (AMH).
Next-generation sequencing system to automate library preparation
PerkinElmer has announced the launch of the BioQule NGS System, an automated benchtop solution for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation of up to eight samples.
Middleware connectivity solution for POC analysers and data management
EKF Diagnostics has launched its new EKF Link digital connectivity solution for the secure management of point-of-care (POC) analysers and associated data on one centralised platform.
Australian Clinical Labs celebrates a go-live success
Cirdan’s key partner in Australia, Australian Clinical Labs, has improved the stability and functionality of its pathology workflows through the successful deployment of Cirdan’s Laboratory Information System (LIS), ULTRA version 4.6.
Bio-Rad launches CFX Duet real-time PCR system
Bio-Rad Laboratories, a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics, has announced the launch of the CFX Duet real-time PCR system to support researchers in developing singleplex and duplex quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays.
New online face of BIOHIT HealthCare
BIOHIT HealthCare has announced the launch of its new website, which has a look and feel designed to reflect the company’s vision, mission and values, while making it easier than ever for customers and partners to find the information they need.
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation: a welcome from BIVDA
The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) has welcomed the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) and urges continued work to deploy the new regulatory system.
Online training: perceptions and experience
Training is a resource-intensive process that can be challenging to deliver due to an ever-increasing workload and the quick turnaround times critical for patient care. Here, Wendy Leversuch considers the value of instructional videos.
Transforming tissue dissection to deliver faster and more accurate workflow
Xyall, a global innovator in molecular pathology, has attracted a Series B investment of six million Euros to accelerate commercialisation of its Tissector High Throughput and Tissector Table Top systems.
BSMT Microbiology Conference: 19 July 2022
Registration is LIVE for this year’s British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) conference, which will take place on Tuesday 19 July 2022, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
New instruments for personalised medicine on show at analytica
From cancer to birth defects to infectious disease, modern gene and bioanalysis is the key to personalised medicine.
Heart Inflammation in 1 in 8 hospital patients with COVID-19
One in eight people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 between May 2020 and March 2021 were later diagnosed with myocarditis, or heart inflammation, according to major new research into the clinical long-term effects of COVID-19.
Certification for AI-based prostate cancer detection and Gleason grading tool
Indica Labs, a provider of computational pathology software and services, has announced a CE-IVD mark for HALO Prostate AI, a screening tool designed to assist pathologists in identifying and grading prostate cancer in needle biopsies.
Pipette controller takes a deep dive into cellular physics
A research team at the University of Bayreuth has been taking advantage of the most popular pipette controller, INTEGRA’s PIPETBOY acu 2, for the preparation of buffers, media and samples in its cell culture workflows.
Prevention and treatment of viral respiratory tract infections
Pneumagen, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing Neumifil, a broad-spectrum antiviral intranasal drug, has reported positive topline data from a phase 1 study designed to evaluate safety and tolerability in healthy volunteers.
Urine testing for infectious diseases
There are a number of infectious diseases of humans that result in specific antigens being excreted into the urine during infection. Often these antigens are glycans/carbohydrates originating from bacterial/fungal LPS or cell wall polysaccharides.
Proclarix introduced into Italian laboratory to assess prostate cancer
Diagnostica Medica and Proteomedix, the Swiss cancer diagnostics company, have announced that Proclarix , a new blood test for the management of prostate cancer patients, has been introduced in the routine of the laboratory.
Obesity in pregnancy and risk of cardiovascular disease in offspring
Maternal obesity impairs heart health and function of the fetus according to a new study in mice.
Labels: an important role in laboratory testing
Labelling samples accurately in a laboratory environment requires overcoming many challenges such as xylene and acetone exposure, extreme temperatures, and relying on robust solvent compatibility.
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