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Outsourced Ion Channel Testing Trends 2013
HTStec
HTStec's Outsourced Ion Channel Testing Trends 2013 report was published on 3 May 2013. This 58 page market report summarizes the results of HTStec's industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on outsourced ion channel testing carried out in April 2013.
Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) Market Report 2013
Select Biosciences Ltd
This is the latest and most up-to-date Market Report from Select Biosciences addressing the CTC and CSC markets as they are evolving rapidly.
Benchtop Automation Trends 2013
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec's industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on small-scale or benchtop automation carried out in January 2013.
Bulk Reagent Dispenser Trends 2012
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on bulk reagent dispensers (BRDs) carried out in October 2012.
Lab Instrument Rental Trends 2012
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on lab instrument rental carried out in September 2012.
siRNA Screening Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on siRNA screening carried out in September 2012.
Companion Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine
Select Biosciences Ltd
This is the latest and most up-to-date Market Report from Select Biosciences addressing the companion diagnostics (CDx) and personalized medicine marketplace. Personalized medicine is a broad field with several stakeholders all of which must be aligned in order to capture the immense potential value in targeting therapeutics to the correct patient population—the field of stratified medicine.
Cell Migration Assays Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s global web-based benchmarking survey on cell migration, motility or invasion assays carried out in July 2012.
MicroRNAs and Exosomes
Select Biosciences Ltd
In this report, we focus upon the microRNA research marketplace from the perspective of the translational opportunities in these spaces. The focus of this field is moving from basic research towards the utility of associations of microRNA expression patterns in disease.
High Throughput Screening
RI Technologies
This report on High Throughput Screening (HTS) emphasizes on both the technology and product segments of HTS in biotechnology and pharmaceutical application areas.
HTStec
HTStec's Outsourced Ion Channel Testing Trends 2013 report was published on 3 May 2013. This 58 page market report summarizes the results of HTStec's industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on outsourced ion channel testing carried out in April 2013.
Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) and Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) Market Report 2013
Select Biosciences Ltd
This is the latest and most up-to-date Market Report from Select Biosciences addressing the CTC and CSC markets as they are evolving rapidly.
Benchtop Automation Trends 2013
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec's industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on small-scale or benchtop automation carried out in January 2013.
Bulk Reagent Dispenser Trends 2012
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on bulk reagent dispensers (BRDs) carried out in October 2012.
Lab Instrument Rental Trends 2012
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on lab instrument rental carried out in September 2012.
siRNA Screening Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s industry-wide global web-based benchmarking survey on siRNA screening carried out in September 2012.
Companion Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine
Select Biosciences Ltd
This is the latest and most up-to-date Market Report from Select Biosciences addressing the companion diagnostics (CDx) and personalized medicine marketplace. Personalized medicine is a broad field with several stakeholders all of which must be aligned in order to capture the immense potential value in targeting therapeutics to the correct patient population—the field of stratified medicine.
Cell Migration Assays Trends
HTStec
This market report summarizes the results of HTStec’s global web-based benchmarking survey on cell migration, motility or invasion assays carried out in July 2012.
MicroRNAs and Exosomes
Select Biosciences Ltd
In this report, we focus upon the microRNA research marketplace from the perspective of the translational opportunities in these spaces. The focus of this field is moving from basic research towards the utility of associations of microRNA expression patterns in disease.
High Throughput Screening
RI Technologies
This report on High Throughput Screening (HTS) emphasizes on both the technology and product segments of HTS in biotechnology and pharmaceutical application areas.
miRNA Regulated Networks Identified in Cystic Fibrosis
The IDT newsletter DECODED features the latest research to rescue the CFTR functionality.
SUMO Wrestling Cells Reveal New Protective Mechanism Target for Stroke
Scientists have identified a new target that could increase cell survival.
Mass. General, Duke Study Identifies Two Genes that Combine to Cause Rare Syndrome
Mutations in genes that regulate cellular metabolism found in families with ataxia, dementia and reproductive failure.
Agilent Technologies Announces Winner of Fifth Annual Early Career Professor Award
Assistant Professor at Northwestern Recognized for Cancer Diagnostics Research.
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Scientists pinpoint mutation that appears to cause severe forms of bone loss.
Duke Researchers Describe How Breast Cancer Cells Acquire Drug Resistance
A seven-year quest has revealed a previously unknown molecular network that regulates cell death.
Researchers Identify How Cells Control Calcium Influx
When brain cells are overwhelmed by an influx of too many calcium molecules, they shut down the channels through which these molecules enter the cells.
Computer Simulations Reveal the Energy Landscape of Ion Channels
A team of researchers have investigated the opening and closing mechanisms of these channels: for the first time the full energy landscape of such a large protein could be calculated.
Unusual Comparison Nets New Sleep Loss Marker
Paul Shaw, PhD, a researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, uses what he learns in fruit flies to look for markers of sleep loss in humans.
Thijn Brummelkamp Receives the EMBO Gold Medal for 2013
The award acknowledges his outstanding work to accelerate the genetic analysis of human disease.
The IDT newsletter DECODED features the latest research to rescue the CFTR functionality.
SUMO Wrestling Cells Reveal New Protective Mechanism Target for Stroke
Scientists have identified a new target that could increase cell survival.
Mass. General, Duke Study Identifies Two Genes that Combine to Cause Rare Syndrome
Mutations in genes that regulate cellular metabolism found in families with ataxia, dementia and reproductive failure.
Agilent Technologies Announces Winner of Fifth Annual Early Career Professor Award
Assistant Professor at Northwestern Recognized for Cancer Diagnostics Research.
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Scientists pinpoint mutation that appears to cause severe forms of bone loss.
Duke Researchers Describe How Breast Cancer Cells Acquire Drug Resistance
A seven-year quest has revealed a previously unknown molecular network that regulates cell death.
Researchers Identify How Cells Control Calcium Influx
When brain cells are overwhelmed by an influx of too many calcium molecules, they shut down the channels through which these molecules enter the cells.
Computer Simulations Reveal the Energy Landscape of Ion Channels
A team of researchers have investigated the opening and closing mechanisms of these channels: for the first time the full energy landscape of such a large protein could be calculated.
Unusual Comparison Nets New Sleep Loss Marker
Paul Shaw, PhD, a researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, uses what he learns in fruit flies to look for markers of sleep loss in humans.
Thijn Brummelkamp Receives the EMBO Gold Medal for 2013
The award acknowledges his outstanding work to accelerate the genetic analysis of human disease.
Ignyta Announces Acquisition of Actagene Oncology and Entry into Oncology Personalized Medicine
Company adds world class drug discovery and development veterans to management and advisory team.
Olink Bioscience Appoints Sigma-Aldrich as Distributor of Duolink
Olink Bioscience will continue to develop the protein biomarker market.
Almac Secures New Metagenomics and Enzyme Discovery Programme with UCL
The BBRSC Programme combines Chemistry and Biochemical Engineering at UCL with Almac’s Biocatalysis Group.
BioTek Responds to Growing AP Market Needs with New Taiwan Office
New office will focus on increasing BioTek's brand presence in Taiwan.
OGT Supports Earlier Lupus Diagnosis
Superior sensitivity and specificity compared to current laboratory tests.
Selventa Strengthens Intellectual Property for SysDx™ Approach to Personalized Medicine
Patent is core to Selventa’s SysDx™ approach to mining and comparing biological data for predicting a patient’s response or non-response to a drug.
ADC Bio Extends with Tech. Service Lab
R&D emphasis for additional £125,000 facility.
Origenis Extends Collaboration and Licensing Agreement with Major Pharmaceutical Company
Collaboration and Licensing Agreement extended to optimize and transfer small molecule drugs for important therapeutic targets.
PerkinElmer to Host Revolutionaries for Global Health Summit
Company to assemble thought leaders to share pioneering personalized health research and innovations.
Harvard Announces $50 Million Gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation
Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator will be a catalyst to transform basic scientific discoveries into new therapies and cures.
Company adds world class drug discovery and development veterans to management and advisory team.
Olink Bioscience Appoints Sigma-Aldrich as Distributor of Duolink
Olink Bioscience will continue to develop the protein biomarker market.
Almac Secures New Metagenomics and Enzyme Discovery Programme with UCL
The BBRSC Programme combines Chemistry and Biochemical Engineering at UCL with Almac’s Biocatalysis Group.
BioTek Responds to Growing AP Market Needs with New Taiwan Office
New office will focus on increasing BioTek's brand presence in Taiwan.
OGT Supports Earlier Lupus Diagnosis
Superior sensitivity and specificity compared to current laboratory tests.
Selventa Strengthens Intellectual Property for SysDx™ Approach to Personalized Medicine
Patent is core to Selventa’s SysDx™ approach to mining and comparing biological data for predicting a patient’s response or non-response to a drug.
ADC Bio Extends with Tech. Service Lab
R&D emphasis for additional £125,000 facility.
Origenis Extends Collaboration and Licensing Agreement with Major Pharmaceutical Company
Collaboration and Licensing Agreement extended to optimize and transfer small molecule drugs for important therapeutic targets.
PerkinElmer to Host Revolutionaries for Global Health Summit
Company to assemble thought leaders to share pioneering personalized health research and innovations.
Harvard Announces $50 Million Gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation
Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator will be a catalyst to transform basic scientific discoveries into new therapies and cures.
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Fast Liquid Differential Scanning Calorimetry (FLDSC)
Xensor Integration
Lysozyme experiments show that protein unfolding can be recorded at scan rates of up to 1000 °C/s, and for lysozyme concentrations of 1 % and probably even down to 0.1%.
Digital Dispensing for Direct Dilution: New Flexibility in Dose-Response Analyses
Tecan Group
In addition to the economic advantages of improving speed, precision, compound usage and waste, digital dispensing offers scientific advantages. This includes making the execution of complicated experiments easy and fast.
Identification and Characterization of Strain Specific Drug Target by Subtractive Genome Analysis of Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus
University of Karachi
This study aimed to identify and characterize strain specific essential protein targets, which will eventually help in the identification of druggable proteins in two strains of MRSA by using different Bioinformatic tools and databases. We adopting a subtractive genome approach within the domain of Computational Biology.
Automated Genomic DNA QC Ensures High Quality Data from Downstream Workflows
Agilent Technologies
The success of several genomics study depends primarily on the quality of starting material, which in most cases is the genomic DNA. The quality and quantity of the extracted genomic DNA affects the downstream applications like microarray studies, library constructions and gene expression studies.
High-Throughput Analysis of DNA Samples using the D1K ScreenTape Assay and the Agilent 2200 TapeStation System
Agilent Technologies
Recent advances in genomics demands to look at a wealth of genetic information in a short period of time. DNA analysis using slab gel electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis are widely being used as a QC step in next generation sequencing and microarray studies. However, often these techniques lack the speed and involve more manual steps to perform the assay.
RNA Quality Control using the Agilent 2200 TapeStation System –Assessment of the RINe Quality Metric
Agilent Technologies
Here, we present a comparative study between the RINe quality score obtained from R6K ScreenTape and High Sensitivity R6K ScreenTape compared to the RIN quality metric obtained from the 2100 Bioanalyzer system.
A Crystallographic-Based Fragment Screen Against Human BRD4 Bromodomain 1
BioFocus
Fragment-based drug discovery has now become firmly established as an important method in the lead discovery process, and is an integral component of drug discovery at BioFocus. Using a selection of compounds from our fragment collection, we have performed a crystallographic-based screen against human BRD4 bromodomain 1.
Application of the SoftFocus® Design Strategy to Epigenetics Targets
BioFocus
Epigenetics describes the regulation of gene expression that occurs through DNA methylation and post translational modification of histones. The pharmaceutical industry has shown an explosion of interest in this field with new targets emerging.
Fragmentor: A New Technique to Facilitate Scaffold Design for Library Generation
BioFocus
The requirement for novel starting points to ignite drug discovery projects is always high for emerging targets. Over the past 12 years BioFocus has built an impressive track record for the successful and original design of high quality libraries.
Novel Antimalarial Drug Candidates Generated In Silico by Analysis of Public HTS Data
Simulations Plus
This research aims to provide proof-in-principle that in silico tools could be applied to public data so as to efficiently identify active chemistry with good ADMET properties.
Xensor Integration
Lysozyme experiments show that protein unfolding can be recorded at scan rates of up to 1000 °C/s, and for lysozyme concentrations of 1 % and probably even down to 0.1%.
Digital Dispensing for Direct Dilution: New Flexibility in Dose-Response Analyses
Tecan Group
In addition to the economic advantages of improving speed, precision, compound usage and waste, digital dispensing offers scientific advantages. This includes making the execution of complicated experiments easy and fast.
Identification and Characterization of Strain Specific Drug Target by Subtractive Genome Analysis of Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus aureus
University of Karachi
This study aimed to identify and characterize strain specific essential protein targets, which will eventually help in the identification of druggable proteins in two strains of MRSA by using different Bioinformatic tools and databases. We adopting a subtractive genome approach within the domain of Computational Biology.
Automated Genomic DNA QC Ensures High Quality Data from Downstream Workflows
Agilent Technologies
The success of several genomics study depends primarily on the quality of starting material, which in most cases is the genomic DNA. The quality and quantity of the extracted genomic DNA affects the downstream applications like microarray studies, library constructions and gene expression studies.
High-Throughput Analysis of DNA Samples using the D1K ScreenTape Assay and the Agilent 2200 TapeStation System
Agilent Technologies
Recent advances in genomics demands to look at a wealth of genetic information in a short period of time. DNA analysis using slab gel electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis are widely being used as a QC step in next generation sequencing and microarray studies. However, often these techniques lack the speed and involve more manual steps to perform the assay.
RNA Quality Control using the Agilent 2200 TapeStation System –Assessment of the RINe Quality Metric
Agilent Technologies
Here, we present a comparative study between the RINe quality score obtained from R6K ScreenTape and High Sensitivity R6K ScreenTape compared to the RIN quality metric obtained from the 2100 Bioanalyzer system.
A Crystallographic-Based Fragment Screen Against Human BRD4 Bromodomain 1
BioFocus
Fragment-based drug discovery has now become firmly established as an important method in the lead discovery process, and is an integral component of drug discovery at BioFocus. Using a selection of compounds from our fragment collection, we have performed a crystallographic-based screen against human BRD4 bromodomain 1.
Application of the SoftFocus® Design Strategy to Epigenetics Targets
BioFocus
Epigenetics describes the regulation of gene expression that occurs through DNA methylation and post translational modification of histones. The pharmaceutical industry has shown an explosion of interest in this field with new targets emerging.
Fragmentor: A New Technique to Facilitate Scaffold Design for Library Generation
BioFocus
The requirement for novel starting points to ignite drug discovery projects is always high for emerging targets. Over the past 12 years BioFocus has built an impressive track record for the successful and original design of high quality libraries.
Novel Antimalarial Drug Candidates Generated In Silico by Analysis of Public HTS Data
Simulations Plus
This research aims to provide proof-in-principle that in silico tools could be applied to public data so as to efficiently identify active chemistry with good ADMET properties.
An Integrated Solution to Simplify Library Preparation and Multiplexing for NimbleGen Sequence Capture
Bioo Scientific
The studies described herein demonstrate the capability of Bioo Scientific’s novel NEXTFlex™ DNA Pre-Capture Combo Library construction kits used in conjunction with the NimbleGen Sequence Capture technology to obtain high coverage comparative genomic data from a panel of human HapMap DNA samples.
Analysis of a New High Throughput Screening Detection Technology for Rapid hERG Safety Testing using a Fluorescence Polarization Assay
Biotek Instruments
Support Synergy™ Neo launch by providing speed and sensitivity data for Fluorescence Polarization detection mode in low volume 384-well plate using hERG biochemical assay as a Model.
BRD4 Bromodomain 1 Inhibitor Screening Using a Homogeneous Proximity Assay
BioTek Instruments
Demonstration of profiling and primary screening of an epigenetic target; a histone acetylating bromodomain. This is a TR-FRET based application highlighting the use of automated instrumentation and a high-throughput screening (HTS) multi-mode microplate reader.
Integration of Liquid Handler Quality Control Into the HTS Daily Routine
Artel
This application note describes how the Artel MVS® Multichannel Verification System can be used to assess the performance of the liquid handlers integrated into a PerkinElmer cell::explorer high throughput screening (HTS) system.
Purification of Genomic DNA from Saliva Using Oragene® Discover Collection Kits and the Akonni TruTip® Extraction System on the Hamilton Microlab® STAR Liquid Handling Workstation
Hamilton
In the following studies, we have demonstrated the high precision of the automated TruTip extraction technology in processing genomic DNA from low-volume saliva samples and its advantage over competitors.
Rapid, High Throughput Extraction and Purification of Genomic DNA from Whole Blood Using the Akonni TruTip® Extraction System on the Hamilton Microlab® STAR Liquid Handling System
Hamilton
This application note demonstrates the high precision of the automated extraction system in processing genomic DNA from low volume whole blood samples and its advantage over competitors.
Next Generation Sequencing Method for Illumina TruSeq DNA Sample Preparation Protocol on the Hamilton STAR
Hamilton
The purpose of the TruSeq sample preparation protocol is to add adapter sequences onto the ends of DNA fragments to generate multiplexed sequencing libraries. Good liquid handling is crucial for pipetting precise volumes for example for Agilent Bioanalyzer.
Automating Aqueous Compound Solubility Using the 96-Well Multiscreen® Solubility Filter Plate on a Hamilton Microlab® Star Workstation
Hamilton
Here we describe an automated method for determining drug solubility using Millipore’s MultiScreen Solubility filter plate on the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR workstation.
Automated GS FLX Titanium emPCR Enrichment using the REM e System on a Hamilton Microlab® STARlet Liquid Handler
Hamilton
The Genome Sequencer FLX System is a versatile sequencing platform suitable for a wide range of research applications, including de novo sequencing and assembly of genomic DNA, transcriptome sequencing, small RNA analysis, and amplicon sequencing.
Automated Liquid-liquid Extraction of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D from Serum and Preparation for LC/MC Analysis Using the Hamilton Robotics Microlab STARlet Workstation
Hamilton
This application note demonstrates the automation capabilities of Hamilton Robotics’ Microlab STARlet and how it can be used to prepare clinical serum samples for Vitamin D analysis quickly, reliably and cost effectively.
Bioo Scientific
The studies described herein demonstrate the capability of Bioo Scientific’s novel NEXTFlex™ DNA Pre-Capture Combo Library construction kits used in conjunction with the NimbleGen Sequence Capture technology to obtain high coverage comparative genomic data from a panel of human HapMap DNA samples.
Analysis of a New High Throughput Screening Detection Technology for Rapid hERG Safety Testing using a Fluorescence Polarization Assay
Biotek Instruments
Support Synergy™ Neo launch by providing speed and sensitivity data for Fluorescence Polarization detection mode in low volume 384-well plate using hERG biochemical assay as a Model.
BRD4 Bromodomain 1 Inhibitor Screening Using a Homogeneous Proximity Assay
BioTek Instruments
Demonstration of profiling and primary screening of an epigenetic target; a histone acetylating bromodomain. This is a TR-FRET based application highlighting the use of automated instrumentation and a high-throughput screening (HTS) multi-mode microplate reader.
Integration of Liquid Handler Quality Control Into the HTS Daily Routine
Artel
This application note describes how the Artel MVS® Multichannel Verification System can be used to assess the performance of the liquid handlers integrated into a PerkinElmer cell::explorer high throughput screening (HTS) system.
Purification of Genomic DNA from Saliva Using Oragene® Discover Collection Kits and the Akonni TruTip® Extraction System on the Hamilton Microlab® STAR Liquid Handling Workstation
Hamilton
In the following studies, we have demonstrated the high precision of the automated TruTip extraction technology in processing genomic DNA from low-volume saliva samples and its advantage over competitors.
Rapid, High Throughput Extraction and Purification of Genomic DNA from Whole Blood Using the Akonni TruTip® Extraction System on the Hamilton Microlab® STAR Liquid Handling System
Hamilton
This application note demonstrates the high precision of the automated extraction system in processing genomic DNA from low volume whole blood samples and its advantage over competitors.
Next Generation Sequencing Method for Illumina TruSeq DNA Sample Preparation Protocol on the Hamilton STAR
Hamilton
The purpose of the TruSeq sample preparation protocol is to add adapter sequences onto the ends of DNA fragments to generate multiplexed sequencing libraries. Good liquid handling is crucial for pipetting precise volumes for example for Agilent Bioanalyzer.
Automating Aqueous Compound Solubility Using the 96-Well Multiscreen® Solubility Filter Plate on a Hamilton Microlab® Star Workstation
Hamilton
Here we describe an automated method for determining drug solubility using Millipore’s MultiScreen Solubility filter plate on the Hamilton MICROLAB STAR workstation.
Automated GS FLX Titanium emPCR Enrichment using the REM e System on a Hamilton Microlab® STARlet Liquid Handler
Hamilton
The Genome Sequencer FLX System is a versatile sequencing platform suitable for a wide range of research applications, including de novo sequencing and assembly of genomic DNA, transcriptome sequencing, small RNA analysis, and amplicon sequencing.
Automated Liquid-liquid Extraction of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D from Serum and Preparation for LC/MC Analysis Using the Hamilton Robotics Microlab STARlet Workstation
Hamilton
This application note demonstrates the automation capabilities of Hamilton Robotics’ Microlab STARlet and how it can be used to prepare clinical serum samples for Vitamin D analysis quickly, reliably and cost effectively.
