RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The ISS Group has announced the availability of RMCÆs family of electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation products. The line includes microtomes, ultramicrotomes, cryosectioning systems, automatic EM tissue processors, glass knife makers, propane jet freezers, freeze fracture systems, freeze substitution systems, freeze dryer systems and a wide range of associated accessories.

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Convenient-to-use new 60 mL prefilled formalin pots are available now from Surgipath Europe. Easy to recap with an exclusive seal, the pots are filled with high-quality formalin under cleanroom conditions.

Beckman Coulter has introduced two additions to its line of cell signal transduction reagents û Phospho- MAPKAPK-2 and Phospho-STAT3 kinase antibodies.

The new Variant Reporter software from Applied Biosystems accelerates sequence data analysis in biomedical research by automating the detection of genetic variants and streamlining the analysis process.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a special polymerase chain reaction (PCR) buffer that enables samples to be loaded directly on an agarose gel after thermal cycling, thereby reducing the number of pipetting and reagent handling steps in PCR testing protocols.

Carl Zeiss has overcome the challenge of imaging deep inside living tissues with the launch of the LSM 5 MP multiphoton laser scanning microscope.

Preston-based Image Solutions has launched the personalDV system to provide highresolution fixed- and live-cell imaging in a single integrated bench-top format.

Invitrogen has launched the Dynabeads M-270 immunoassay (carboxyl) from Dynal, developed to provide precise immobilisation of antigens such as proteins, peptides, steroids and hormones for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) magnetic bead-based immunoassay applications.

Research has focused increasingly on the detection and functional characterisation of microRNAs (miRNAs).

The risks of crosscontamination during thawing of frozen plasma are well known to transfusion scientists.

Olympus has announced an upgrade to its CellCut laser microdissection system, the CellCut Plus. It features single- or multi-position plug and play automated CapLift with adjustable contact pressure, and offers full access to all motorised functions on the companyÆs IX81.

Firefly Scientific has launched its OptiChallenge Inhibition Panel for use in evaluating the performance of an assay in the presence of interfering substances.

The UKÆs fastest, easiest and best-value source for molecular biology and tissue culture products has launched a new range of reagents from Molecular Research Center (MRC) in the USA.

The detection of emerging drug resistance and identification of evolving pathogens is now available to microbiologists in the UK, following the launch of Microscan by Dade Behring.

Dry-Dye Check Strips, together with good record keeping, contribute to compliance with quality assurance requirements for microwell readers.

Labcold has introduced a new range of portable refrigerators and temperature loggers to ensure the safe transport of temperature-sensitive medical and blood products.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced its new Thermo Scientific AquaTec water preservation cell for the prevention of waterborne contamination in CO2 incubators and water baths.

Oxoid has extended its range of diagnostic test kits to include the rapid and reliable Remel Wellcolex Colour tests.

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