In Vivo Monitoring of Fluorescently Labeled Cancer Cells 18 Aug 2010: This application poster demonstrates that both bioluminescence and fluorescence can be used to measure primary tumor growth and metastasis in vivo. Tumor progressions were monitored non-invasively and in real time using an enclosed imaging system containing a cooled CCD camera. Caliper Life Sciences
Use of Antibodies In Small Animal Molecular Imaging 18 Aug 2010: In vivo imaging enables the natural course of a disease or experimental model to be monitored. This application note discusses the use of fluorescently labeled primary antibodies for looking at protein expression in vivo imaging. The use of antibodies allows researchers to quickly determine if the test antibody begins to target undesired organs such as the kidneys or livers. Carestream Molecular Imaging
Omega Optical Receive Award to Develop Multispectral Imaging for Cancer Research 11 Aug 2010: The phase II SBIR award from the National Cancer Institute has been given to Omega Optical to develop a high-speed fiber optic based optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) that will be interfaced to confocal scanning microscopy and endoscopy systems. This product research is looking to aid the detection and treatment of cancer. Omega Optical
Randox Provides Improved Stroke and Heart Attack Patient Profiling 11 Aug 2010: Randox now offers Metabolic Syndrome Arrays for the simultaneous determination of analytes associated with Metabolic Syndrome and related disorders for improved patient profiling. Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome are more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or develop type 2 diabetes. Randox Laboratories Ltd
Gosselin Opens Manufacturing Facility in Blackburn, UK 03 Aug 2010: One year ago, Gosselin made the decision to cross the English Channel in order to be closer to its northern European end users and business partners. East Lancashire was an ideal location for Gosselin to establish its UK manufacturing facility partly because of direct access to its UK customers and partly because of the availability of an experienced local workforce. Gosselin
Fisher Scientific Expands Range of Anatomical Pathology Products 28 Jul 2010: Fisher Scientific has added Thermo Scientific Raymond A. Lamb products which include general histology consumables, histology reagents and an extensive range of stains. There is also a selection of histology equipment including the Stainmate range of modular bi-linear batch stainers. Fisher Scientific
Tecan to Showcase Latest Range Liquid Handling Platforms, Detection Systems and OEM Components at AACC 2010 19 Jul 2010: Visitors to the Tecan booth will be able to see liquid handling solutions for clinical applications, including a demonstration of automated front-end, pre-analytical sample handling with the FE500pro™. Also on display will be the Freedom EVOlyzer® ELISA processing workstation and the new Infinite® F50 8-channel absorbance reader for fast and reproducible ELISA measurements. Tecan
Complete Line of DNA and RNA Isolation Products at AACC 2010 19 Jul 2010: MO BIO will be featuring its complete line of DNA and RNA Isolation kits and products for clinical samples such as blood, tissue and paraffin embedded tissue samples. Also, discover how to isolate microbial DNA and RNA from virtually any sample type imaginable. Mo Bio Laboratories Inc.