Assay quickly identifies mutation found in U.K. SARS-CoV-2 N501Y PASADENA, Calif. — SeqOnce Biosciences, Inc., announced today the launch of its new AzureSeq One-Step Universal RT-qPCR kit for the detection of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 N501Y variant. The AzureSeq One-Step Universal SARS-CoV-2 RT-qPCR N501Y kit uses a single-tube reaction targeting the N1 nucleocapsid gene, both […]

SEATTLE — LabKey has launched a comprehensive solution for managing laboratory freezer storage and sample locations within its user-friendly sample management software- LabKey Sample Manager. By including robust freezer management capabilities in a full-featured sample tracking and workflow management system, LabKey Sample Manager aims to serve as a collaborative hub for sample processing work in the laboratory. The application […]

Digital PCR for COVID-19 wastewater testing overcomes limitations of traditional PCR Wastewater surveillance testing can quantify COVID-19 in populations and track mutations Custom QIAcuity One-Step Viral RT-PCR Kit supports wastewater testing applications Germantown, Maryland, and Hilden, Germany – QIAGEN today announced the addition of kits for wastewater testing to its growing portfolio of COVID-19 products. The […]

Automation of a repetitive, but important, step in the process of preparing samples for LC and LC-MS/MS analysis enhances laboratory efficiency NEWS SUMMARY: New Waters Otto SPEcialist Positive Pressure Manifold minimizes user-to-user variability and improves reproducibility of analyte recoveries Semi-automated system improves SPE workflows and enables successful method transfer by automating an important aspect of […]

Enables researchers to generate more data in less time to support both preclinical and clinical studies Uppsala, Sweden: Gyros Protein Technologies AB, a pioneer in automated nanoliter-scale immunoassays and a leading provider of peptide synthesizers and reagents, today announced the introduction of Gyrolab® Bioaffy™ 4000 CD for immunoassay applications in biotherapeutic workflows. The new Gyrolab Bioaffy 4000, […]

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a new medium for the development and expansion of human T lymphocytes (T-cells) for cell therapy developers using allogeneic workflows. The Gibco CTS OpTmizer Pro Serum Free Media (SFM) is a first-of-its-kind media-solution that targets the metabolism of healthy donor cells, making it ideally suited for use in the […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Swift Biosciences of Ann Arbor, MI  has released a targeted gene panel that covers 100% of the SARS-CoV-2 S gene, even with limited viral titers. The Swift Normalase® Amplicon SARS-CoV-2 S Gene Panel (SNAP) eliminates the need to perform qPCR for library normalization. A pioneer in the development of DNA and RNA library preparation […]

WALTHAM, Mass. — PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today launched the Solus One E. coli O157 Pathogen Detection Assay for raw ground beef and raw beef trim. This system is designed for customers who receive a high volume of food samples daily and need a highly sensitive, cost effective assay. The […]

HiScreen Fibro PrismA for mAb purification available for early process development Ultrafast purification with HiTrap Fibro PrismA and HiScreen Fibro PrismA enables purification cycle times under 5 minutes compared to hours for resins Launch of Fibro technology units for process scale planned during 2021 Cytiva is strengthening its new fiber-based protein A platform. HiScreen Fibro […]

SHENZHEN, China — DOBOT, a world-leading provider of intelligent robotic arm solutions, has recently unveiled DOBOT MG400, a lightweight desktop robot for automation and human-robot collaboration. MG400 is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter. Lately, DOBOT has raised 320 million yuan (about $50 million) in Series C Financing. With one third the cost of a typical […]