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Innovative sample preparation method for fast and easy protein analysis

In recent years, proteomics research using mass spectrometry to comprehensively investigate the protein components of biological samples has become very popular.

3 Mar 2022

Scientists design an open microfluidic system for excellent recovery of purified DNA

In the war against cancer, the first step towards treating them is an accurate diagnosis of the problem. A technique that helps plan a better course of treatment is a biopsy.

7 Feb 2022

Fluidlab; Combining Cell Counting and Spectrometry to Improve Fluid Analysis

In this interview, we speak to David Heinz from anvajo about their fluidlab technology that combines cell counting and spectrometry to improve fluid analysis.

From anvajo 11 Jan 2022

Integrating Microplate Evaporators with Liquid Handling Robots

The Ultravap® Mistral family of microplate evaporators from Porvair Sciences are used in labs worldwide to remove the traditional laboratory ‘bottleneck’ of solvent evaporation from 12- to 384-well microplates and vials up to 15cm tall.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 7 Jan 2022

Highly optimized X-ray process delivers high-resolution 3D images of cells

Viral pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus alter the interior structure of the cells they infect.

8 Dec 2021

Robust & Reproducible Sample Preparation for LC/MS

Porvair Sciences has published an in-depth application report demonstrating how their Microlute® CP Reverse Phase Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) microplates provide a robust and highly reproducible SPE LC-MS sample preparation methodology

From Porvair Sciences Limited 18 Nov 2021

SCIEX and Evosep will collaborate to provide robust, high-throughput proteomics workflows

Today, SCIEX and Evosep announce an agreement to co-market products together to improve robust, high-throughput proteomics workflows for precision medicine.

From SCIEX 5 Nov 2021

Restek’s New Terpenes MegaMix Standards: 59 Compounds in Two Ampuls to Optimize Your Terpenes Analyses

Terpenes are aromatic compounds responsible for the characteristic aromas and flavors of most plants.

From Restek Corporation 1 Oct 2021

Pairing microscopy with AI to develop a rapid, accurate COVID-19 test

Beckman researchers paired microscopy with artificial intelligence to develop a COVID-19 test that's fast, accurate, and cost-effective. All we need to do is say "ahh."

13 Sep 2021

Holographic histopathology increases imaging speed, resolution for diagnostics

Histology involves the investigation of biological tissues at the microscopic level. Histology is also known as microscopic anatomy and is commonly used to diagnose cancer and other diseases.

3 May 2021

New handheld MasSpec Pen can identify meat and fish fraud within seconds

Meat and fish fraud are worldwide issues that cost consumers billions of dollars annually.

1 Apr 2021

New gel electrophoresis method allows rapid diagnosis of biomarkers by mass spectrometry

Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis is a technique that allows high-resolution isolation of proteins separated from biological specimens.

22 Feb 2021

Easy-to-Use Benchtop Evaporator to Improve Your Labs Productivity

Drawing upon patented Vacuum Vortex Concentration technology, the BioChromato Smart Evaporator C10 offers fast and effective evaporation of up to 10 samples in vials in parallel improving your labs productivity.

From BioChromato Inc. 10 Feb 2021

Vial Sampling Kits for PFAS Analysis

Finneran Porvair has introduced new Convenience Kits for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 4 Jan 2021

Bayreuth researchers investigate microplastic contamination in mussels

"If you eat mussels, you eat microplastics." This was already known to a limited extent about mussels from individual ocean regions. A new study by the University of Bayreuth, led by Prof. Dr. Christian Laforsch, reveals that this claim holds true globally.

18 Dec 2020