Prize for neurobiology
An investigator carrying out research on the basic cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity and memory storage has won the Eppendorf and Science Prize for Neurobiology 2008. By revealing the importance of translational control in the formation of long-lasting memories, Dr Mauro Costa-Mattioli’s research could help to develop new treatments for major brain disorders including impaired memory function in ageing and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Capillary electrophoresis milestone
Sebia UK is celebrating the placement of its 50th automated capillary electrophoresis instrument at the Royal Preston Hospital. Developed with Sebia’s sound expertise and sophisticated technology, Capillarys and Minicap are innovative, fully automated systems.
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SmaRTStore supports commercial-scale biorepository
RTS Life Science has supplied its A3 SmaRTStore as part of the commercial-scale biorepository at the Broad Institute. The Broad Institute’s Biological Samples Platform (BSP) is a sample management programme with expertise in sample storage and processing technology, procedures for the collection and use of human samples in biomedical research, histological analyses of human tissues, and the development of laboratory informatics management systems for detailed sample tracking. A poster (pictured) detailing the BSP is available from the Broad Institute website.
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A finger on the pulse of haematopoiesis
Researchers at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Oxford, are using Chip-Man Technologies’ Cell-IQ platform to study multipotent live cells during differentiation. The Institute is a world leader in translational medical research and, in this project, the Molecular Haematology Unit is attempting to understand the signalling pathways involved in haematopoiesis.
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Literature on packaging products
Sterilin has announced the availability of its newly rebranded comprehensive literature for packaging products. It features a range of products to meet the needs of selected markets within the packaging field, as an extension of its success in the laboratory, medical and pharmaceutical industries.
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Agreement on open-track automation
Olympus Life Science Europa has signed an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for open-track automation for clinical laboratories.
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