Thursday, May 17, 2012
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 | Chemical Restriction Length Polymorphism (CLFP) for Detection and Characterization of Bacterial Pathogens Byron Brehm-Stecher, Iowa State University, speaking at Advances in Biosensors and Biotedection 2011. |
 | Metabolic Profiling of Physiological and Pathological Processes Professor Elaine Holmes, Metabometrix, speaking at Advances in Metabolomic Profiling 2011. |
In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) - Emerging Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Opportunity Assessment, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2018
GlobalData
The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on the IVD market in emerging countries. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting the market, and key analytical content on the market dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive landscape and technology offerings.
Live Cell Kinetic Imaging Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 2nd global web-based benchmarking survey on live cell kinetic imaging assays and instruments carried out in May 2012.
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market
MarketsandMarkets
by technology (pyrosequencing & others), competitors (Illumina, 454 Roche, Life Science Technologies), applications & tools - global trends & forecasts (2011 – 2016)
Ion Channel Screening Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 8th industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on ion channel screening carried out in April 2011.
Advances in Ion Channel Drug Discovery
Business Insights
The report highlights the most promising areas for ion channel discovery enabled by technology and target validation advances. Channel families with major potential are discussed to highlight the most promising areas for investigation. New technologies and the companies exploiting these are identified. The relative prospects of programs in late-stage development are assessed.
Future Directions of HTS Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s global web-based benchmarking survey on the future directions of high throughput screening (HTS) carried out in March 2012.
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists - A Target Pipeline and Stakeholder Analysis 2012
La Merie
This report provides a compilation of business, commercial, clinical and scientific information about GLP-1 receptor agonists. A comprehensive analysis of the state of the art and key trends guides the reader through this emerging antidiabetic drug class. Scientific and technological approaches as well as molecules in the target pipeline of GLP-1 receptor agonists are described and assessed.
Competitor Analysis: Anti-Obesity Peptides and Biologics
La Merie
The report provides a competitor evaluation in the field of R&D projects with anti-obesity peptides and biologics as of February 2012. Purchase of the downloadable pdf report includes a 6-month online access to the data of the report and any updates since the publication date. The database also contains information about discontinued projects.
Cell-Based Label-Free Detection Trends 2012
HTStec
The main objectives of this global benchmarking study were to comprehensively document current experience of and future interest in investigating cell-based assays using LF technologies. The study also examined in detail the current market landscape, application areas and interest in new products/services.
Cord Blood, Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells Applications & Technologies - A Global Market Watch, 2009-2015
Axis Research Mind
The report reviews the latest stem cells market trends with a perceptive to disclose the near-future growth prospects. An in-depth analysis across the geographic regions provides strategic business intelligence for life science and as well as healthcare sector investments.
GlobalData
The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on the IVD market in emerging countries. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting the market, and key analytical content on the market dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive landscape and technology offerings.
Live Cell Kinetic Imaging Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 2nd global web-based benchmarking survey on live cell kinetic imaging assays and instruments carried out in May 2012.
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market
MarketsandMarkets
by technology (pyrosequencing & others), competitors (Illumina, 454 Roche, Life Science Technologies), applications & tools - global trends & forecasts (2011 – 2016)
Ion Channel Screening Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s 8th industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on ion channel screening carried out in April 2011.
Advances in Ion Channel Drug Discovery
Business Insights
The report highlights the most promising areas for ion channel discovery enabled by technology and target validation advances. Channel families with major potential are discussed to highlight the most promising areas for investigation. New technologies and the companies exploiting these are identified. The relative prospects of programs in late-stage development are assessed.
Future Directions of HTS Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s global web-based benchmarking survey on the future directions of high throughput screening (HTS) carried out in March 2012.
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists - A Target Pipeline and Stakeholder Analysis 2012
La Merie
This report provides a compilation of business, commercial, clinical and scientific information about GLP-1 receptor agonists. A comprehensive analysis of the state of the art and key trends guides the reader through this emerging antidiabetic drug class. Scientific and technological approaches as well as molecules in the target pipeline of GLP-1 receptor agonists are described and assessed.
Competitor Analysis: Anti-Obesity Peptides and Biologics
La Merie
The report provides a competitor evaluation in the field of R&D projects with anti-obesity peptides and biologics as of February 2012. Purchase of the downloadable pdf report includes a 6-month online access to the data of the report and any updates since the publication date. The database also contains information about discontinued projects.
Cell-Based Label-Free Detection Trends 2012
HTStec
The main objectives of this global benchmarking study were to comprehensively document current experience of and future interest in investigating cell-based assays using LF technologies. The study also examined in detail the current market landscape, application areas and interest in new products/services.
Cord Blood, Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells Applications & Technologies - A Global Market Watch, 2009-2015
Axis Research Mind
The report reviews the latest stem cells market trends with a perceptive to disclose the near-future growth prospects. An in-depth analysis across the geographic regions provides strategic business intelligence for life science and as well as healthcare sector investments.
Genetic Map of the bioenergy grass Miscanthus offers insight into grass evolution
Two new, independently produced chromosome maps of Miscanthus sinensis (an ornamental that likely is a parent of Miscanthus giganteus, a biofuels crop) are a first step toward sequencing the M. sinensis genome. The studies reveal how a new plant species with distinctive traits can arise as a result of chromosome duplications and fusions.
Sheathless Size-based Acoustic Particle Separation
The separation of particles or cells is critical for many biological and biomedical applications, including cell biology, diagnostics and therapeutics. This paper presents a novel sheathless SSAW based particle separation technique in a microfluidic channel.
Fluorescence Detection Methods for Microfluidic Droplet Platforms
This article reports the entire experimental process for detection of single cells and the mapping of mixing processes inside picoliter-volume droplets, including microfluidic chip fabrication, the optical setup and the process of droplet generation and detection.
Using a Spike-in Experiment to Evaluate Analysis of LC-MS Data
Data from the spike-in experiment can be used for developing and optimizing LC-MS data preprocessing algorithms and to evaluate workflows implemented in existing software tools.
Genetic Packing: Successful Stem Cell Differentiation Requires DNA Compaction, Study Finds
New research findings show that embryonic stem cells unable to fully compact the DNA inside them cannot complete their primary task: differentiation into specific cell types that give rise to the various types of tissues and structures in the body.
LC-Tandem MS Analysis of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Fish Fillets
The methodology, developed by researchers from Mario Negri Institute, can be used to monitor and assess human exposure to perfluorinated compounds through sea food consumption.
On-line Concentration and Fluorescence Determination HPLC for PAHs in Seawater Samples and its Application to Japan Sea
This method, developed by researchers at Kanazawa University, allowed measurements in the low ng/g range, with high recoveries and a good intraday and interday repeatability.
Study of Helicobacter pylori Genotype Status in Saliva, Dental Plaques, Stool and Gastric Biopsy Samples
This study aimed to compare H. pylori cagA and the vacA allelic status among strains isolated from saliva, dental plaque, gastric biopsies and stool samples in the same patient with dyspepsia manifestations in order to evaluate the mode of transmission of H. pylori infection.
Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Purposes
This study reviews the updated data of CNTs from the biomedical view with focus on the pharmacokinetics, metabolism and toxicity of CNTs in vivo.
Lipid-based Passivation in Nanofluidics
This study demonstrates the use of lipid bilayers as a passivation layer in nanofluidic networks, consisting of nanochannels and nanoslits, fabricated in fused silica.
Two new, independently produced chromosome maps of Miscanthus sinensis (an ornamental that likely is a parent of Miscanthus giganteus, a biofuels crop) are a first step toward sequencing the M. sinensis genome. The studies reveal how a new plant species with distinctive traits can arise as a result of chromosome duplications and fusions.
Sheathless Size-based Acoustic Particle Separation
The separation of particles or cells is critical for many biological and biomedical applications, including cell biology, diagnostics and therapeutics. This paper presents a novel sheathless SSAW based particle separation technique in a microfluidic channel.
Fluorescence Detection Methods for Microfluidic Droplet Platforms
This article reports the entire experimental process for detection of single cells and the mapping of mixing processes inside picoliter-volume droplets, including microfluidic chip fabrication, the optical setup and the process of droplet generation and detection.
Using a Spike-in Experiment to Evaluate Analysis of LC-MS Data
Data from the spike-in experiment can be used for developing and optimizing LC-MS data preprocessing algorithms and to evaluate workflows implemented in existing software tools.
Genetic Packing: Successful Stem Cell Differentiation Requires DNA Compaction, Study Finds
New research findings show that embryonic stem cells unable to fully compact the DNA inside them cannot complete their primary task: differentiation into specific cell types that give rise to the various types of tissues and structures in the body.
LC-Tandem MS Analysis of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Fish Fillets
The methodology, developed by researchers from Mario Negri Institute, can be used to monitor and assess human exposure to perfluorinated compounds through sea food consumption.
On-line Concentration and Fluorescence Determination HPLC for PAHs in Seawater Samples and its Application to Japan Sea
This method, developed by researchers at Kanazawa University, allowed measurements in the low ng/g range, with high recoveries and a good intraday and interday repeatability.
Study of Helicobacter pylori Genotype Status in Saliva, Dental Plaques, Stool and Gastric Biopsy Samples
This study aimed to compare H. pylori cagA and the vacA allelic status among strains isolated from saliva, dental plaque, gastric biopsies and stool samples in the same patient with dyspepsia manifestations in order to evaluate the mode of transmission of H. pylori infection.
Pharmacokinetics, Metabolism and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Purposes
This study reviews the updated data of CNTs from the biomedical view with focus on the pharmacokinetics, metabolism and toxicity of CNTs in vivo.
Lipid-based Passivation in Nanofluidics
This study demonstrates the use of lipid bilayers as a passivation layer in nanofluidic networks, consisting of nanochannels and nanoslits, fabricated in fused silica.
Upcoming Conferences Highlight Lab Informatics and Regulations
In addition to all the other informatics and chemical/material management tasks that need to be tracked and reported, Lab Managers are being tasked to not only accommodate changing regulations, but also anticipate the requirements. Two upcoming conferences will present forums that discuss these issues: the European Lab Automation conference and the Helsinki Chemicals Forum.
KineMed and CHDI Foundation Collaborate
KineMed’s isotopic labeling technology and analytical expertise will be applied to measure in vivo production rates of huntingtin protein as a potential biomarker of disease state.
NanoInk Expands Presence in Japan with Prestigious New Distributor
RIBM to market NanoInk’s NLP 2000 system and DPN 5000 system.
Academia-pharma Collaboration Attracts £14.4Million Funding in the UK to Accelerate Drug Discovery
DSTT consortium will provide support of £14.4 million over the four-year period from July 2012 - 2016.
Plexpress Announces Collaboration with Admescope
CRO to offer TRAC gene expression analysis for pre-clinical ADME-Tox studies.
Spectral Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
Enrollment of patients into the Company's Phase III EUPHRATES trial.
European Life Science Awards Nominees Announced
The awards ceremony celebrates the very best of the industry’s achievements and precedes the Second European Lab Automation (ELA) conference and exhibition taking place from 30th- 31st May at the Congress Centre Hamburg.
Singapore testing GM Jatropha for biofuel
Scientists in Singapore plan to develop and test the world’s first genetically modified Jatropha plant. The GM Jatropha is expected to produce up to 10 percent more oil than ordinary seeds.
GSK to Fully Acquire Cellzome for £61 Million
GSK to further expand its platform technology expertise with acquisition of chemical proteomics company.
Agilent Technologies Reports Second-Quarter 2012 Results
Third-quarter fiscal year 2012 revenue guidance of $1.77 billion - $1.79 billion and non-GAAP earnings guidance of $0.82 - $0.84 per share.
In addition to all the other informatics and chemical/material management tasks that need to be tracked and reported, Lab Managers are being tasked to not only accommodate changing regulations, but also anticipate the requirements. Two upcoming conferences will present forums that discuss these issues: the European Lab Automation conference and the Helsinki Chemicals Forum.
KineMed and CHDI Foundation Collaborate
KineMed’s isotopic labeling technology and analytical expertise will be applied to measure in vivo production rates of huntingtin protein as a potential biomarker of disease state.
NanoInk Expands Presence in Japan with Prestigious New Distributor
RIBM to market NanoInk’s NLP 2000 system and DPN 5000 system.
Academia-pharma Collaboration Attracts £14.4Million Funding in the UK to Accelerate Drug Discovery
DSTT consortium will provide support of £14.4 million over the four-year period from July 2012 - 2016.
Plexpress Announces Collaboration with Admescope
CRO to offer TRAC gene expression analysis for pre-clinical ADME-Tox studies.
Spectral Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
Enrollment of patients into the Company's Phase III EUPHRATES trial.
European Life Science Awards Nominees Announced
The awards ceremony celebrates the very best of the industry’s achievements and precedes the Second European Lab Automation (ELA) conference and exhibition taking place from 30th- 31st May at the Congress Centre Hamburg.
Singapore testing GM Jatropha for biofuel
Scientists in Singapore plan to develop and test the world’s first genetically modified Jatropha plant. The GM Jatropha is expected to produce up to 10 percent more oil than ordinary seeds.
GSK to Fully Acquire Cellzome for £61 Million
GSK to further expand its platform technology expertise with acquisition of chemical proteomics company.
Agilent Technologies Reports Second-Quarter 2012 Results
Third-quarter fiscal year 2012 revenue guidance of $1.77 billion - $1.79 billion and non-GAAP earnings guidance of $0.82 - $0.84 per share.
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Isolation of Urinary Exosomal miRNAs: Comparative Analysis of Different Methods
University of Verona
This study aims to identify and develop a robust and economical method for isolation of urinary exosomal miRNAs that can be routinely used for the analysis of miRNAs in different pathological conditions.
Anatomical Assessment of the Aortic Arch: Relationship between Arch Anatomy and Age
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Objective: •Perform an Evaluation of the Aortic Arch Anatomy with High-resolution MRA. •Assess the Changes that Occur in the Aortic Arch with Aging
Automated Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Cardiotoxicity Assay in Zebrafish
AB Sciences
The zebrafish embryos have recently gained relevance in biomedical research thanks to some of its characteristics including embryo transparency. Combined with the possibility to adapt the model with an automatic device and the reduced cost associated to each assay, the model is an ideal killer experiment in early phases of drug discovery as well as a novel method to increase the selection arguments to reduce the candidates to enter into the Drug Development process.
ISMTR-283 Protects Human Bone Marrow Progenitors from the Lethal Effects of Ionizing Radiation
ReachBio LLC
Bone Marrow (BM) is extremely susceptible to radiation damage. BM from matched donors is often used to ‘rescue’ patients following medical radiation for leukemia. However, in the event of accidental/environmental radiation exposure, the ability to identify appropriate donors in a timely manner is rarely possible. Using CFC assays, we evaluated a small molecule compound (ISMTR-283) for its potential to protect the marrow progenitor cells and microenvironment from radiation damage.
Metal Polymers, A Glue to Immobilise Proteins Onto Synthetic Surfaces
Anteo Diagnostics
The main objective of this work was to develop a surface chemistry which maintains protein function and orientation per unit surface area, regardless of the surface used.
Noval, Fully Auromated Method Allows Efficient Analysis of qPCR Data for Qualitative Calling Based on Comparative Cq
Azure PCR Limited
Assessment to ascertain if a method for analysis of qPCR data dependent on manual intervention can be replaced by automated analysis using the AzurePCRTM method.
Volume-Related Inhibitors Standardization for Reverse Transcription Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Experiments
IRBA
This poster addresses the reliability of qPCR data and its dependence on technical variations. The proposal is that constant volume of RNA extract in order to improve reliability.
Analyzing Molecular Polar Surface Descriptors to Predict Blood-Brain Barrier Permeation
University of Würzburg
Permeation of active drugs across the vascular brain endothelium into the central nervous system (CNS) is controlled by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Some molecular quantities like polar surface (PS) descriptors are of key interest to medicinal chemists to predict the BBB permeation fate for different drug-like chemical compounds.
Defining off-target cleavage in a pair of Zinc Finger Nucleases
University of Utah
This study looks at off-target cleavage of Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZNFs) in Drosophila in an attempt to analyze potential cleavage spots, with a view to designing more efficient ZFNs.
Gene Expression Profiling: qPCR Toolkit for Quality Control
TATAA Biocenter
TATAA Biocenter explain how they developedand optimized high-throughput gene expression qPCR with ValidPrime quality control, compensating for inter-run variations.
University of Verona
This study aims to identify and develop a robust and economical method for isolation of urinary exosomal miRNAs that can be routinely used for the analysis of miRNAs in different pathological conditions.
Anatomical Assessment of the Aortic Arch: Relationship between Arch Anatomy and Age
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Objective: •Perform an Evaluation of the Aortic Arch Anatomy with High-resolution MRA. •Assess the Changes that Occur in the Aortic Arch with Aging
Automated Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Cardiotoxicity Assay in Zebrafish
AB Sciences
The zebrafish embryos have recently gained relevance in biomedical research thanks to some of its characteristics including embryo transparency. Combined with the possibility to adapt the model with an automatic device and the reduced cost associated to each assay, the model is an ideal killer experiment in early phases of drug discovery as well as a novel method to increase the selection arguments to reduce the candidates to enter into the Drug Development process.
ISMTR-283 Protects Human Bone Marrow Progenitors from the Lethal Effects of Ionizing Radiation
ReachBio LLC
Bone Marrow (BM) is extremely susceptible to radiation damage. BM from matched donors is often used to ‘rescue’ patients following medical radiation for leukemia. However, in the event of accidental/environmental radiation exposure, the ability to identify appropriate donors in a timely manner is rarely possible. Using CFC assays, we evaluated a small molecule compound (ISMTR-283) for its potential to protect the marrow progenitor cells and microenvironment from radiation damage.
Metal Polymers, A Glue to Immobilise Proteins Onto Synthetic Surfaces
Anteo Diagnostics
The main objective of this work was to develop a surface chemistry which maintains protein function and orientation per unit surface area, regardless of the surface used.
Noval, Fully Auromated Method Allows Efficient Analysis of qPCR Data for Qualitative Calling Based on Comparative Cq
Azure PCR Limited
Assessment to ascertain if a method for analysis of qPCR data dependent on manual intervention can be replaced by automated analysis using the AzurePCRTM method.
Volume-Related Inhibitors Standardization for Reverse Transcription Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Experiments
IRBA
This poster addresses the reliability of qPCR data and its dependence on technical variations. The proposal is that constant volume of RNA extract in order to improve reliability.
Analyzing Molecular Polar Surface Descriptors to Predict Blood-Brain Barrier Permeation
University of Würzburg
Permeation of active drugs across the vascular brain endothelium into the central nervous system (CNS) is controlled by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Some molecular quantities like polar surface (PS) descriptors are of key interest to medicinal chemists to predict the BBB permeation fate for different drug-like chemical compounds.
Defining off-target cleavage in a pair of Zinc Finger Nucleases
University of Utah
This study looks at off-target cleavage of Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZNFs) in Drosophila in an attempt to analyze potential cleavage spots, with a view to designing more efficient ZFNs.
Gene Expression Profiling: qPCR Toolkit for Quality Control
TATAA Biocenter
TATAA Biocenter explain how they developedand optimized high-throughput gene expression qPCR with ValidPrime quality control, compensating for inter-run variations.
Recombinase Polymerase Amplification
TwistDx
This application note explains the advantages of RPA and how it simplifies the engineering challenges for point-of-care diagnostics.
Automation of a Generic Fluorescent Methyltransferase Activity Assay
BioTek Instruments
The primary function of this application note is to demonstrate automated methods for a HTS-ready universal methyltransferase activity assay.
Analyzing Biological Samples
Tecan
This technical note describes the capability of Tecan’s Infinite® 200 PRO multimode reader to regulate the CO2 partial pressure inside its measurement chamber.
Performance Qualification of an Automated Plate Washer Using the Artel MVS®
Artel
The purpose of this application note is to demonstrate the ability of the MVS® Multichannel Verification System to test the performance of an automated plate washer. The previously written application notes, Using the MVS to Measure Residual Volumes Remaining in a Plate After Sample Aspiration: General Approach1 will be cited within as these unique applications relate to this discussion involving tests for (1) bulk dispense precision and accuracy and (2) volume evacuation efficiency.
Using the MVS to Measure Residual Volumes Remaining in a Plate After Sample Aspiration: General Approach
Artel
The purpose of this application note is to demonstrate an alternative use for the Artel MVS® Multichannel Verification System. As opposed to measuring the accuracy and precision for a volume transfer of sample into a microtiter plate, the MVS is instead used to measure resididual liquid after sample is aspirated out of each well.
Artel MVS as a Tool For Measuring Liquid Mixing Efficacy in Microplates
Artel
This application note describes how the ARTEL MVS® Multichannel Verification System can be used as a tool for measuring the efficacy of liquid mixing protocols.
Evaluation of Forward and Reverse Mode Liquid Handling Techniques Using the ARTEL MVS®
Artel
This study illustrates the use of the Artel MVS® Multichannel Verification System to rapidly evaluate the accuracy and precision of dispensed volumes from the Caliper RapidPlate liquid handler.
Analysis of Fat-Soluble Vitamins from Food Matrix for Nutrition Labeling
Agilent Technologies
Labelling vitamins in a matrix like infant formula is a mandatory requirement by the FDA. The diversity in the chemical nature of vitamins makes concurrent extraction and analysis of all vitamins challenging. Due to this, analysis of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins will be usually performed separately. This Application Note describes a sen¬sitive and robust method for simulta¬neous determination of nine fat soluble vitamins with UV detection.
A MIQE Case Study — Effect of RNA Sample Quality and Reference Gene Stability on Gene Expression Data
Bio-Rad Laboratories
In this study, the minichromosome maintenance (MCM) protein, MCM7, was selected as a model target gene to investigate the importance of appropriate reference gene selection and RNA sample quality as described by the MIQE guidelines.
Analysis of Natural and Artificial Vanilla Preparations
Agilent Technologies
Vanilla extract is widely used as a flavoring ingredient in foods and beverages. It contains approximately 200 substances. Since natural vanilla extract is limited and prices are high, artificial vanilla flavorings are often used. Due to quality and price concerns, it is important to differentiate between these two.
TwistDx
This application note explains the advantages of RPA and how it simplifies the engineering challenges for point-of-care diagnostics.
Automation of a Generic Fluorescent Methyltransferase Activity Assay
BioTek Instruments
The primary function of this application note is to demonstrate automated methods for a HTS-ready universal methyltransferase activity assay.
Analyzing Biological Samples
Tecan
This technical note describes the capability of Tecan’s Infinite® 200 PRO multimode reader to regulate the CO2 partial pressure inside its measurement chamber.
Performance Qualification of an Automated Plate Washer Using the Artel MVS®
Artel
The purpose of this application note is to demonstrate the ability of the MVS® Multichannel Verification System to test the performance of an automated plate washer. The previously written application notes, Using the MVS to Measure Residual Volumes Remaining in a Plate After Sample Aspiration: General Approach1 will be cited within as these unique applications relate to this discussion involving tests for (1) bulk dispense precision and accuracy and (2) volume evacuation efficiency.
Using the MVS to Measure Residual Volumes Remaining in a Plate After Sample Aspiration: General Approach
Artel
The purpose of this application note is to demonstrate an alternative use for the Artel MVS® Multichannel Verification System. As opposed to measuring the accuracy and precision for a volume transfer of sample into a microtiter plate, the MVS is instead used to measure resididual liquid after sample is aspirated out of each well.
Artel MVS as a Tool For Measuring Liquid Mixing Efficacy in Microplates
Artel
This application note describes how the ARTEL MVS® Multichannel Verification System can be used as a tool for measuring the efficacy of liquid mixing protocols.
Evaluation of Forward and Reverse Mode Liquid Handling Techniques Using the ARTEL MVS®
Artel
This study illustrates the use of the Artel MVS® Multichannel Verification System to rapidly evaluate the accuracy and precision of dispensed volumes from the Caliper RapidPlate liquid handler.
Analysis of Fat-Soluble Vitamins from Food Matrix for Nutrition Labeling
Agilent Technologies
Labelling vitamins in a matrix like infant formula is a mandatory requirement by the FDA. The diversity in the chemical nature of vitamins makes concurrent extraction and analysis of all vitamins challenging. Due to this, analysis of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins will be usually performed separately. This Application Note describes a sen¬sitive and robust method for simulta¬neous determination of nine fat soluble vitamins with UV detection.
A MIQE Case Study — Effect of RNA Sample Quality and Reference Gene Stability on Gene Expression Data
Bio-Rad Laboratories
In this study, the minichromosome maintenance (MCM) protein, MCM7, was selected as a model target gene to investigate the importance of appropriate reference gene selection and RNA sample quality as described by the MIQE guidelines.
Analysis of Natural and Artificial Vanilla Preparations
Agilent Technologies
Vanilla extract is widely used as a flavoring ingredient in foods and beverages. It contains approximately 200 substances. Since natural vanilla extract is limited and prices are high, artificial vanilla flavorings are often used. Due to quality and price concerns, it is important to differentiate between these two.
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