Open microfluidic and nanofluidic systems
The labs of the future will be "labs-on-a-chip", i.e., integrated chemical and biochemical laboratories shrunk down to the size of a computer chip. An essential prerequisite for such labs are appropriate microcompartments for the confinement of very small amounts of liquids and chemical reagents. Directly accessible surface channels, which can be fabricated by available photolithographic methods,...Applied Biosystems Introduces Advanced Gene Expression Service Provider Program
Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, today announced the introduction of the Applied Biosystems Advanced Gene Expression Service Provider Program, a new program for service providers who are interested in accessing Applied Biosystems comprehensive solution for gene expression analysis, including the highly sensitive Expression Array System for whole genome analysis and...Institute for Systems Biology Symposium Addresses Need for Better Computational Tools
The Institute for Systems Biology announced today at its 2005 international symposium on Computational Challenges in Systems Biology that ISB's Human Proteome Folding Project launched on IBM's World Community Grid in November 2004 has already predicted 50,000 protein structures. "This project showcases the enormous power of collaborations," stated Dr. Richard Bonneau, senior scientist at t...Different microarray systems more alike than previously thought
A multicenter comparison of equipment that can analyze the expression of thousands of genes at once to create a genetic "fingerprint," suggests these different microarray technologies are more alike than once thought. Published in the May 2005 issue of Nature Methods, the study provides new hope that the mounds of information generated by these systems might actually be comparable, even t...Mouse Dopaminergic Neuron Differentiation Kit, 2nd Generation from R&D Systems
Description:Reagents for the differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells to dopaminergic neurons. Dopamine cell bodies exist in the midbrain, where they are mainly located in the substantia nigra, the ventral tegmental area, and the retrorubral field. These dopaminergic (DA) neurons give rise to extensive forebrain dopamine innervation ( e.g.projections to the caudate nucleus, putamen nucleus accumbens,...ProteinPilot Software from Applied Biosystems
Description:ProteinPilot Software enables you to identify over 150 peptide modifications simultaneously. Now you can distinguish protein isoforms, protein subsets, and suppress false positives. You can also visualize peptide-protein associations and relationships easily. The software is ideal for protein identification and relative protein expression analysis for discovery research. The Paragon Database Sear...Applied Biosystems 2720 Thermal Cycler from Applied Biosystems
Description:This personal-sized Thermal Cycler is the ideal instrument for budget-conscious labs that want to perform a full range of PCR applications. The A...4000 Q TRAP LC/MS/MS System from Applied Biosystems
Description:Applied Biosystems and MDS Sciex present the 4000 Q TRAP(TM) LC/MS/MS System, a high performance hybrid triple quadrupole/linear ion trap mass spectrometer for the drug discovery, drug development or proteomics researcher. Innovative Linear Ion Trap (LIT) Technology from the leaders in mass spectrometry brings together fast, sensitive qualitative analysis with the proven, high sensitivity quantit...Free Activin A ELISA Kit from Diagnostic Systems Laboratories, Inc.
Description:Activins are polypeptide hormones which belong to the transforming growth factor- (TGF-) superfamily. The TGF- superfamily is a large group of extra-cellular growth factors which control many aspects of development, reproductive function and tumor formation (1). Other members incude TGF-s, bone morphogenetic proteins, growth differentiation factors, AMH/MIS (Anti-Mullerian Hormone/Mullerian Inhib...Assess the In Vivo Activation of Signal Transduction Pathways with PathDetect Reporting Systems
Assess the In Vivo Activation of Signal Transduction Pathways withPathDetect Stratagene Signal transduction is essential to many cellular processes, such asgrowth, differentiation, an...prostar RT-PCR Systems for Robust High-Fidelity RNA Amplification
Michael Borns Janice Cline Kris Connors RondaAllen Holly Hogrefe Stratagene RT-PCR systems are powerfulsystems that permit efficient, high-fidelity amplification of RNA in twoconvenient formats. The ProSTAR Ultra HF RT-PCR...Performance Comparisons of Commercial RT-PCR Systems
Stratagene We compared Stratagenes prostar RT-PCR systems to othercommercially available RNA amplification kits to see how well they performed.The ProSTAR HF single-tube RT-PCR system, featurin...Signal Transduction Reporting Systems Using Cis-Acting Enhancer Elements
Stratagene Cloning Systems, Inc. Enhancer elements are the convergent points for many intracellular signaltransduction pathways. For simple, rapid and convenient assessment of the invivo activation of these pathways, Stratagene has d...In Vivo Signal Transduction Pathway Reporting Systems
Stratagene Cloning Systems, Inc. Stratagene's PathDetect in vivo signal transduction pathway reportingsystems are designed for specific, rapid and convenient assessment of the invivo activation of signal transduction pathways. These r...Painkilling Patch As Effective As Intravenous Delivery Systems
Findings from a recent study has shown that an adhesive patch that resembles the size of a credit card and uses a tiny electric current to deliver pain medication through the skin does the job about as well as conventional intravenous devices. // The patch is affixed to the patient's upper arm or chest after surgery. Both the patch and some intravenous delivery systems allow the patient t...WHO says damage to eco systems are affecting human health
In the report titled Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, scientists have said that degradation of the eco systems// of the world are having a detrimental effect to human health and may cause greater harm in next 50 years. Diseases such as malaria and cholera are threatening to cause a major outbreak and new diseases are emerging because of 60% of the beneficial factors of the eco system a...LINK Applied Genomics Programme Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Systems
The LINK Applied Genomics Programme has proved to be a success in that it has made it easier to diagnose meningitis, MRSA and Chlamydia; has regenerated spinal nerve cells//, made it possible to personalize breast cancer treatment and has provided effective vaccines against Salmonella. This programme had researchers from 17 universities and research institutions in collaboration with 23 i...New Computerized Imaging Systems Help In Better Dental Treatment Planning
A new technology called the Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) is increasingly becoming a potent tool for dentists to diagnose complicated oral problems.// J. Martin Palomo and Mark Hans from the department of orthodontics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and C.H. Kau and S. Richmond from the department of dental health and biological sciences at th...Ventilation Systems Not Effective in Blocking Tobacco Smoke
In an article published in the British Medical Journal, Nadine Rae Leavell, Monique E Muggli, Richard D Hurt, James Repace, say that the ventilation systems supposed to prevent tobacco smoke and help in cleaning the air that we breathe are ineffective. // The report also says that British American Tobacco (BAT) was aware that the ventilation systems do not work, but still proceeded to...Horizontal-Vertical (H/V) Lumbar Valve Systems
Description:The Horizontal-Vertical (H/V) lumbar valve system is the only differential pressure valve for lumbo-peritoneal shunting, which addresses orthostatic overdrainage....Lumboperitoneal Catheter and Shunt Systems
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Description:The Humphrey ATLAS CT System combines sophisticated analysis and advanced imaging into a highly intuitive, user-friendly platform. The ATLAS is ideal for primary care, contact lens fitting, pathology detection and corneal refractive surgery management applications. The ATLAS now comes standard with the Advanced Refractive Diagnostic and Healing Trend/STARS modules, providing true elevati...Atlas Corneal Topography Systems
Description:The Atlas Eclipse model 995 is the most advanced system available. It offers ultra-low illumination and increased peripheral coverage. The model 995 is ideal for high volume corneal and contact lens specialists who require comprehensive and detailed peripheral corneal and pupil assessments....When Volume Matters, Immunoassay Systems Deliver
Although new and innovative technology has enabled more and more laboratory testing to occur at the bedside or physicians office, the central laboratory is hardly threatened with extinction. National volume data suggest that medium and large labs are busier than ever before, and the huge range of their capabilities, gold standard reliability and ability to handle very large volumes of tests a...Genetic Analysis Systems Enter the Clinical Mainstream
Like many other diagnostic regimes that were previously restricted to large specialty laboratories, genetic analysis is entering the clinical mainstream. Smaller, simpler analyzer systems are now suitable and affordable for hospital or large physicians group labs, while some genetic test kits are becoming available for primary point of care locations such as clinics and physician offices.<...New Quality Control Systems for Every Laboratory Application
Quality Control (QC) materials and procedures are key to meeting the needs of doctors and patients by verifying accuracy and precision of analytical methods. Vendors of these systems can be a valuable resource, designing customized QC materials and protocols to help lab managers ensure that analytical error st...Immunoassay Systems - Your Laboratory Workhorse
Although new and innovative technology has enabled more and more laboratory testing to occur at the bedside or physicians office, the central laboratory is hardly threatened with extinction. National volume data suggest that medium and large labs are busier than ever before, and the huge range of their capabilities, gold standard reliability and ability to handle very large volumes of tests a...SPIRIT Clinical Data Reaffirm Strength of Taxus and Promus Drug-Eluting Coronary Stent Systems
SPIRIT FIRST follow-up analysis shows no stent thrombosis or MACEafter one year NATICK, Mass. and BARCELONA, Spain, May 22, 2007/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation todaywelcomed the results of additional data from the SPIRIT FIRST, IIand III Clinical Trials, reaffirming prior safety and efficacy datafor the market-leading TAXUS(R) Express2(TM) Paclitaxel-ElutingCorona...