RECENT NEWS
Compact and versatile incubator/chiller/freezer
Torrey Pines Scientific has launched its EchoTherm Model IC20XR Compact Peltier driven, Chilling/Heating Dry Bath. It can freeze, chill or heat samples from –10°C to 110°C at your work station.
Quality, consent and sharing: crises in biobanking
The field of medical research has its share of crises. They may seem small-scale compared with the existential crisis of climate change, in part because a crisis in medical research does not have immediate life and death consequences.
Seminars at the IBMS Congress: a Hall 4 experience
As part of the upcoming Biomedical Science Congress, the IBMS has organised a full exhibition hall programme of talks and seminars, with a principal focus on education and training.
The Genomic and Microbiology Revolution: In Technology We Trust?
The 37th Annual Microbiology Conference of the British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) is scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 May 2022 at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
Expert review on novel gene therapies of haemophilia A
ASC Therapeutics has announced the peer-reviewed, open-access publication of “Hemophilia A Gene Therapy: Current and Next-Generation Approaches” in the journal Expert Opinion in Biological Therapy.
National Comparative Audits of Blood Transfusion: a diary date
A joint SHOT and NCA webinar will run on Tuesday 15 February 2022 (14:00–15:00 GMT).
Pathology platform achieves CE-IVD certification for primary diagnosis
Indica Labs, a provider of computational pathology software and services, has announced that its HALO AP has received CE marking for use in primary diagnosis within the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK.
Support for ground-breaking brain tumour research
INTEGRA Biosciences is supporting vital translational research into diffuse intrinsic ponsglioma (DIPG) – a rare childhood brain tumour.
IBMS Congress: an exhibition of science and achievement
The delayed fourteenth iteration in the biennial Congress series will return to the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 14-17 March. In recent issues of Pathology in Practice, various brief previews of the four-day event have appeared.
What’s bugging you this winter?
Over-prescribing of antibiotics is a major contributor to increasing levels of antibiotic-resistant infections, with antibiotic prescription rates rising every winter.
New and promising target against prostate cancer
Dovetail Genomics has announced details of a new study that shows inhibiting the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex prevents several oncogenes from being expressed and slows prostate cancer growth in cell and animal models.
New General Manager appointed at Atik Cameras
Scientific and industrial imaging specialist Atik Cameras is streamlining production as Pedro Matos heads up Atik Cameras production facilities in Lisbon.
Introducing a super-sensitive RNA prestain loading dye
Biotium has announced the release of EMBER500 RNA Prestain Loading Dye, which is much more sensitive than conventional prestaining with ethidium bromide (EtBr), and is compatible with blue LED gel imagers.
BIVDA welcomes the EC adoption of a progressive IVDR roll-out
BIVDA, the UK’s national association for the manufacturers and distributors of in vitro (IVD) products, welcomes the adoption of amended transitional provisions of the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation.
Precise control with programmable stirring hot plate
Torrey Pines Scientific has launched its new EchoTherm Programmable Digital Stirring Hot Plate for use in chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, biochemical and other laboratories.
The Genomic and Microbiology Revolution: In Technology We Trust?
The 37th Annual Microbiology Conference of the British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) is scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 May 2022 at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
Acute respiratory tract infections: a paradigm shift in diagnosis
Acute respiratory tract infections (aRTIs) are common. They occur throughout the year, and are typically associated with a seasonal increase during the autumn/winter months.
Research and development solution expanded to include proteomics
Software company Insightful Science has completed the transaction to acquire Protein Metrics, a leading provider of biopharmaceutical protein characterisation and proteomics analysis software.
Two high-speed HbA1c analysers launched in the UK
ARKRAY, the diabetes testing innovator, marks its UK debut into the clinical diagnostics market with the launch of two high-speed HbA1c analysers targeting the clinical laboratory and point-of-care (POC) environment.
Reflecting on IVD expertise and cooperation
The latest edition of The Biomedical Science Industry Handbook is now available in print and digital format. It is a compendium of concise yet comprehensive information on the full range of products and services available from the IVD industry.
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