RECENT NEWS
Ultra-sensitive high-throughput detection of RNA sequences
PCR Biosystems has expanded its comprehensive range of diagnostic reagents with the launch of the Lyo-Ready Probe 1-Step Kit, a lyophilisable 4x RT-qPCR reagent mix designed for ultra-sensitive high-throughput detection of RNA sequences.
Polyclonal VHH fragment antibodies for life science
Jackson ImmunoResearch, a manufacturer of secondary antibodies and immunoreagents for the life science market, has announces a new range of detection reagents that offer superior imaging quality.
Trio of blood collection devices launched
Owen Mumford has launched a new venous blood collection portfolio under its popular Unistik brand.
Laboratory information management system acquisition
CliniSys has acquired ApolloLIMS, a provider of laboratory information management systems based in Nashville, Tennessee, and with specialist expertise in clinical, public health, toxicology and molecular diagnostics.
Multiplex flow cytometry enhanced with three new ultraviolet dyes
Bio-Rad Laboratories has introduced three StarBright Dyes designed for use with a 355 nm UV laser in flow cytometry applications.
Introducing anti-cemiplimab antibodies
Bio-Rad Laboratories has introduced a range of antibodies that are specific to cemiplimab (Libtayo) and inhibit the binding of the drug to its target, human programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1).
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO): a SHOT webinar
The SHOT team will host a free webinar on Wednesday 4 May (1300–1400 BST) on transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO).
Speed, reliability and quality in urinalysis
Menarini Diagnostics has announced the launch of its newest SediMAX, the SediMAX conTRUST PRO FL analyser.
BSMT Microbiology Conference: time to register
Registration is now 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. Read more about the BSMT and the conference in the April issue of Pathology in Practice.
Beckman Coulter achieves CE marking for its MDW-SARS CoV-2 application
Beckman Coulter has announced that its MDW-SARS CoV-2 application has achieved CE markingark for its MDW application as an aid in identifying adult patients with risk of having SARS-CoV-2 viral infection when presenting to the accident and emergency department.
The Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference 2022
The Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference is back! It will take place on 18 May 2022, hosted and organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) – the UK's largest independent supplier of chemicals, laboratory equipment and consumables.
Stick to Science: a week of action
BIVDA is contributing to the ‘Week of Action’ (4–8 April), led by the Stick to Science alliance, in support of the campaign to finalise the UK’s formal association to the €95.5 billion (£79.8 billion) Horizon Europe programme.
Advances in 3D cell culture: a collaboration
Cell Guidance Systems, a specialist in the control, manipulation and monitoring of cells, and Manchester BIOGEL, a biotechnology company specialising in 3D synthetic peptide hydrogels, have announced a collaboration to launch PODS-PeptiGels.
Pathology innovation partnership celebrates first anniversary
A pathology partnership is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of an initiative making thousands of pounds available for ground-breaking research projects.
Norwegian sales and service team provides direct customer support
Scientists in Norway will now benefit from a local team that will provide a single point of contact for access to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s full chromatography, mass spectrometry and trace elemental analysis portfolio.
New pre-eclampsia testing on the NHS: a response
Roche Diagnostics UK recently responded to news that pregnant women will be offered a simple blood test to detect pre-eclampsia on the NHS.
Next-generation microarray printers
Arrayjet, a leading provider of inkjet liquid-handling solutions, has introduced Mercury, a new core range of five instruments for ultralow-volume liquid dispensing.
An introduction to new point-of-care platforms
Randox has supplied laboratories worldwide with revolutionary diagnostic solutions for almost 40 years, providing them with the right tools to improve healthcare.
Committed to new heights of standardisation
Standardisation and standardised assays are often discussed, but rarely pursued in practice. Regardless of your cellular application, Preferred Cell Systems can help you achieve the standardisation you need and have been looking for.
Transfusion partnership continues in Ireland
Beckman Coulter has announced that it will be continuing its partnership with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, moving the collaboration forwards with the installation of Beckman Coulter’s newest automated microplate system.
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