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Newly Discovered 'Branding' Process Helps Immune System Cells Pick Their Fights

Scientists have uncovered a new method the immune system uses to label foreign invaders as targets to be attacked. Researchers showed that the immune system can brand foreign proteins by chemically modifying their structure, and that these modifications increased the chances that cells known as lymphocytes would recognize the trespassers and attack them. "Now that we know that some T cells...

Virologists make major step towards understanding the process of HIV infection

A working group of virologists headed by Professor Hans-Georg Kräusslich at Heidelberg University Hospitals, jointly with Professor Hanswalter Zentgraf, Division of Applied Tumor Virology of the Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (German Cancer Research Center, DKFZ), have been the first to label Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) for visual investigations without inhibiting the functional charac...

Researchers pioneer new gene therapy technique using natural repair process

Harnessing the strength of a natural process that repairs damage to the human genome, a researcher from UT Southwestern Medical Center has helped establish a method of gene therapy that can accurately and permanently correct mutations in disease-causing genes. By artificially initiating a DNA repair process known as homologous recombinat...

Studies reveal how plague disables immune system, and how to exploit the process to make a vaccine

Two studies by researchers at the University of Chicago show how the bacteria that cause the plague manage to outsmart the immune system and how, by slightly altering one of the microbe's tools, the researchers produced what may be the first safe and effective vaccine. Both papers -- one published online July 28 in Science Express and one in the August issue of Infection and Immunity -- fo...

Genomic sequences processed in minutes, rather than weeks

A new computational tool developed at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is speeding up our understanding of the machinery of life -- bringing us one step closer to curing diseases, finding safer ways to clean the environment and protecting the country against biological threats. ScalaBLAST is a sophisticated "sequence alignment tool" that can divide the work...

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Precision XS Microplate Sample Processor from BioTek Instruments

Description:The Precision XS uniquely combines a single-channel sample processing head, an 8-channel pipetting head and an 8-channel bulk reagent dispenser all in one compact, affordable product. In addition to transfers using disposable pipette tips, the Precision XS autoclavable and organic solvent resistant bulk reagent dispenser is available for transferring larger volumes. Intuitive Precision Power PC s...
Company:BioTek Instruments

Custom Processing Service from Whatman, Inc

Description:The S&S Custom Processing Service enables scientists who do not have access to microarray scanning instrumentation and data analysis software to have their biological samples tested for the concentration of up to 16 analytes. Send your samples to be processed to the S&...
Company:Whatman, Inc

DASGIP Process Control from DASGIP AG

Description:Process Control at its Best: DASGIPs Process Control integrates Process Automization, Real-Time Monitoring, Online Changes & comprehensive documentation for cultivation processes. Profiles, e.g. constant or scheduled media flow, are changeable during proccess runtim...
Company:DASGIP AG

Heated Processing Chamber from Terra Universal, Inc.

Description:Ideal for biocompatibility testing at various temperatures, this chamber provides continuous circulation of air through a clean heating unit to maintain a constant internal temperature up to 140F. Transparent panels allow full visibility, and parting strip shields allow easy access to the work area. Includes a utility shelf....
Company:Terra Universal, Inc.

KingFisher magnetic particle processor (100-240 V) from Thermo Scientific

Description:The KingFisher magnetic particle based purification systems provide high speed purification of proteins and DNA/RNA from any sample. They offer increased throughput and reproducible results. The KingFisher family comprises three systems- KingFisher, KingFisher mL and KingFisher 96, covering sample volumes from 20 - 1000 l. Each system consists of an instrument, specially designed plastics and sof...
Company:Thermo Scientific

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DNA Removal for Bioprocessing Applications

Jon Kemppainen & Gary Latham, Ambion, Inc. <A href="http://www.ambion.com/catalog/CatNum.php?2238">TURBO DNase (patent pending) is an engineered version of DNase I that represents a major advance in DN...

RNAlater Around the World: The Art of Processing Difficult Samples

Draw on the strength of RNA to protect cellular RNA within specimens during sample collection or shipping. Whether you are in the lab or out in the field, this aqueous, non-toxic Tissue Collection:RNA Stabilization Solution functions from...

Detection of Genetically Modified Soybean in Processed Foods Using Real-Time Quantitative PCR with SYBR Green I Dye on the DNA Engine Opticon 2 System

MJ Research, Inc., South San Francisco, CA We present a real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) protocol for the detection and quantitation of soy genetically modified to be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate. The assay utilizes SYBR Green...

Automation of TempliPhi and GenomiPhi DNA Amplification Kits on the Genesis Freedom Robotic Sample Processor

M. Adams and R. Deadman GE Healthcare, Piscataway, NJ, US GE Healthcare offers a range of DNA amplification products to meet all genomic DNA and sequencing template preparation needs. A combination of these kits with the Genesis Freedom™ Robotic Sample Processor (RSP) from Tecan (Fig 1) creates a total solution for high-throu...

A Novel Process for Gene Expression Profiling of Rat and Mouse Tissues from Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Sections Using Microarrays

This application note describes a method for extracting and isolating total RNA from rodent tissues that have been fixed in formalin and embedded in paraffin, and the subsequent amplification of mRNA from these tissues for use in microarray experiments. We have used this methodology to demonstrate that robust and reliable methods do exist for retrieval of...

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Processed Meat, Diabetes connection Found

According to researchers, a diet packed with hot dogs, bologna and bacon can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 50 percent in men. //In a study appearing in the journal Diabetes Care, a group of Hopkins School of Public Health researchers analyzed the dietary habits of thousands of men and found that those who frequently ate processed meats had a 40 percent greater probability of devel...

Assessment for hearing aid implants in the process

According to a new research, implants to aid hearing loss are going down well with those who use them. Hearing loss affects around a quarter of all adults aged over 60 in the United States. Traditionally there was one option for those with a hearing problem - an acoustic hearing aid. // Now, however, there's another choice - an implant into the middle ear which directly vibrates the su...

High Altitude ‘Speeds up ageing process

According to a research, women who live at high altitudes are likely to age faster. Scientists drew their conclusions after finding lower concentrations of hormones, which are important for maintaining health and youthfulness, in women living in the mountainous areas. For comparison researchers looked at a control group of 160 women of similar age and ethnic origin who lived at just 150 m...

Blocking Pain Found To Slow Down The Healing Process

Researchers say standard post-operative pain medications widely prescribed for rotator cuff surgery may actually delay healing .// The rotator cuff is composed of the muscles and tendons that surround the top of the upper arm bone and hold it to the shoulder joint. The research involved 180 rats that received acute rotator cuff repair surgery. One-third of the rats were treated with ind...

National Lung Study in the process

The National Cancer Institute has announced the a new study that will involve 35,000 current or former smokers at 20 centers around the United States. The study is intended to uncover whether two different screening tests are effective in uncovering lung cancer before symptoms start.// Smoking drastically increases a person's risk of lung cancer and there are currently 90 million curre...

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STP 120 Spin Tissue Processor

Description:The STP 120 represents a new tissue infiltration instrument, which combines well-proven technologies with innovations in a masterly way. The robust caroussel design is proven and offers reliable technique on smallest space. The instrument includes either 10 reagent and 2 paraffin containers or 9 reagent and 3 paraffin containers. Up to 10 different programs can be stored allowing bath sequences t...
Company:MICROM International GmbH

Vysis VP2000 Processor

Description:The First Consolidated Workstation to Automate Deparaffinization, FISH Specimen Pretreatment and Routine Slide StainingNow you can perform deparaffinization, pretreatment, histology/cytology staining, G-banding, special stains and routine slide washing with a single system... and easily process slides using preprogrammed Vysis protocols for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH*), such a...
Company:Abbott Diagnostics

Shandon Excelsior Tissue Processor

Description:The Shandon Excelsior Tissue Processor is the most advanced tissue processor using traditional reagents today. It comes equipped with unique and outstanding features to provide benefits of safety, ease of use, increased productivity, reagent cost savings and quality of results to the user....
Company:ThermoFisher Scientific

Shandon Citadel Tissue Processor

Description:The Shandon Citadel is a low cost, reliable, time-tested carousel-type tissue processor with convenient touch key operation. The Citadel 2000 has 110 cassette capacity and the Citadel 1000 has a capacity for 60 cassettes....
Company:ThermoFisher Scientific

Shandon Pathcentre Tissue Processor

Description:The Shandon Pathcentre is a high-volume, totally enclosed tissue processor that allows complete user control and excellent continuous reagent agitation....
Company:ThermoFisher Scientific

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Managing Preanalytical Processes for Patient Safety

Contributing Editor Positive patient identification (ID) is a major put by healthcare accrediting bodies for the past few years. Until recently, the costs associated with hardware and software were beyond the reach of the average hospital or laboratory. Today there are multiple vendors with devices that can be integra...