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Nurturing Safety: Spotlight on Infant Formula Quality

07 May 2024 | Food & Beverage

Infant formula is crucial for a baby's growth and development, and it is essential to ensure its safety and quality. R-Biopharm offers solutions for infant formula testing, including multiplex qPCR kits for microbial safety and lactoferrin testing for milk powder. more...

Introducing the Next-generation Sterility Testing Pump for the Connected Lab

07 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Designed for the reliable transfer of samples and media into Sterisart^® canisters, this new pump meets the stringent quality and safety standards demanded by today's pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. more...

A New Solution for Reducing Biologic Interference of Endotoxins

07 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

A new solution exists to improve endotoxin testing of biologic products with EndoPrep™ from Predictive Oncology and PYROSTAR™ ES-F from Fujifilm. Together, the companies have created a powerful opportunity to significantly impact drug safety by enabling more accurate detection of endotoxins. more...

FDA Clearance and CLIA-waiver for bioMerieux's BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel

03 May 2024 | Clinical

The BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® R/ST Panel is a unique multiplex PCR test capable of detecting and identifying nucleic acids from up to 15 of the most common bacteria, viruses, and viral subtypes responsible for respiratory or sore throat infections in about 15 minutes. more...

Unprecedented Offer! Save up to 55% on BioPerfectus Instruments

02 May 2024 | Clinical

Bioperfectus extraction systems are perfect for improving your lab experience, along with the STC-96A and STC-96A Plus PCR instruments, both available now in their promotion which ends 31st May. more...

Ingenza Expands CodABLE® Gene Design Algorithm for Recombinant Protein Production

01 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

CodABLE Gene Design Algorithm for Recombinant Proteins

Scottish CRDMO Ingenza will adapt its codABLE® machine learning platform for precise control of recombinant protein expression in Pichia pastoris, accelerating the development of therapeutics, enzymes, and other proteins by fine-tuning codon usage and maximizing production yields. more...

BIPEA - Proficiency Testing Experts Since the 1990s

30 Apr 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceutical

Proficency Testing from BIPEA a Non-profit Organization

BIPEA primarily focuses on interlaboratory comparisons and technical assistance for laboratories. It has expanded its offerings to include agri-food, contaminant, environment, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its focus has grown internationally, increasing participation in its proficiency testing programs more...

Rapid Testing of Cosmetics in Full Compliance With ISO 17516

30 Apr 2024 | Cosmetic/Personal Care

Rapid Microbiological Testing Cosmetics ISO 17516

Simple and rapid microbiological testing of toiletries, cosmetic products and hair care products by a combination of impedance screening and lateral flow confirmation for absence of specified microbes. more...

Measurlabs’ Solutions for PFAS Analysis by EU and US Regulations

30 Apr 2024 | Water

Measurlabs simplifies the complex landscape of PFAS testing. Their broad network of accredited partner laboratories ensures access to both targeted LC-MS/MS analyses for individual PFAS compounds and comprehensive TOF testing for evaluating the overall PFAS content of almost any sample material. more...

Water System Qualification and Re-Qualifications, Considerations for Microbial Identification

30 Apr 2024 | WaterPharmaceutical

Navigating Microbial Challenges in Water Systems: Understand the complexities of microbial identification within pharmaceutical water systems. This article emphasizes the necessity of ongoing qualifications and the strategies for controlling microbial limits to maintain system integrity more...

PharmaLab 2024 - Call for Papers - Share your Knowledge and Experience on RMM/AMM

30 Apr 2024 | Pharmaceutical

The 12th PharmaLab will take place from 25-27 November 2024, in Neuss/Düsseldorf with two pre-conference workshops and several parallel conferences. Become a part of the Speaker Team 2024, join the Congress and share experiences with around 450 colleagues. more...

Microbiome Insights Launches Long-Read Sequencing Services for 16S rRNA Gene and Metagenomics

29 Apr 2024 | Microbiome

The long-read sequencing service at Microbiome Insights follows a rigorous workflow that includes experimental design and sampling, RNA extraction, library preparation, quality control, and bioinformatics analysis, for analysis of microbial communities. more...

A New Challenger Enters the Rapid Total Viable Count Field

29 Apr 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterLaboratory Equipment

MICA Highlight TVC for total counts in water matrices

MICA Highlight TVC is in its final development stages and will be commercialized later this year. Before that, Diamidex is offering laboratories the opportunity to beta-test the solution. Labs will have access to the entire solution and will benefit from a preferential price at launch. Sign up here. more...

Bruker Further Enhances Clinical Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics Portfolio at ESCMID 2024

29 Apr 2024 | Clinical

PathFinder IVD Robot For Automated MALDI Target Prep

At the ESCMID Global 2024 conference, Bruker showcased its innovative diagnostic solutions in microbial identification, AST, early sepsis diagnostics, and other infectious disease assays - simplifying microbiology and infectious disease diagnostics and workflows in the clinical laboratory. more...

Sino Biological Finalizes the Acquisition of SignalChem Biotech

29 Apr 2024 | ClinicalAssay Development

Sino Biological, Inc. has successfully concluded its acquisition of Vancouver-based Canadian biotechnology company SignalChem Biotech Inc. Sino Biological has acquired 100% of SCB shares in a deal valued at $48M USD, inclusive of all assets, assumed indebtedness, and net of cash deposits. more...

EUROIMMUN and ALPCO-GeneProof Announce Strategic Partnership

29 Apr 2024 | Clinical

Revvity's EUROIMMUN business and ALPCO-GeneProof have partnered to improve the availability of GeneProof PCR kits in the European Union. The partnership will offer 42 molecular diagnostic assays from ALPCO-GeneProof, based on "one workflow" technology, and the croBEE® nucleic acid extraction system. more...

Q-linea Receives US FDA 510(k) Clearance for the ASTar® System

29 Apr 2024 | Clinical

Automated AST Direct from Blood Cultures

The ASTar® System delivers AST results directly from positive blood cultures in about 6 hours, capable of analyzing 12 samples at a time with random-access loading and less than two minutes hands-on time. more...

Increase Productivity With Precision Tube Decapping / Recapping Instrument

29 Apr 2024 | ClinicalPharmaceuticalAssay Development

Offering advanced automation to increase your throughput the IntelliXcap™ provides secure sealing – eliminating the need for manual intervention, while preserving vital sample integrity. more...

AMSBIO Launches GMP-Compliant StemFit™ iPSC Expansion Medium

29 Apr 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing and QC are managed in strict accordance with GMP standards in a certified ISO 13485 facility, all bottles of StemFit™ Basic04 CT come provided with a certificate of analysis and any documentation required for a seamless transition to clinical applications. more...

Strengthen Cell & Gene Therapy Production with Smart Quality Testing

24 Apr 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Developing Cell and Gene Therapies present many challenges. Adding rapid and easy-to-use solutions to your operations brings overall efficiencies to the manufacturing process through both simplified workflows and fast, accurate, actionable results to ensure patient safety. more...

Tianlong Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) PCR Kit Detects 18 High Risk HPV Types

23 Apr 2024 | Clinical

Tianlong’s Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Nucleic Acid Detection Kit is a qualitative in vitro test for the detection of 18 high-risk HPV types, which can specifically identify types of HPV 16 and HPV 18 while concurrently detecting the remaining other high-risk types. more...

Think Outside the Vial with Swab Molecular Quality Controls

23 Apr 2024 | Clinical

NATtrol Infectious Disease Molecular Controls For Quality Control Testing

Zeptometrix^® NATtrol infectious disease molecular controls are now available in both liquid and swab format and can be used across various molecular testing platforms and assays. more...

RiboFlow^® Listeria Twin - Rapid and Simple Molecular Detection

23 Apr 2024 | Food & Beverage

The RiboFlow^®- Listeria Twin Detection Kit enables highly specific yet very simple detection of Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria species within just a few minutes, with little effort and equipment. more...

MWE Liquid Media – The Best Solutions for Molecular Diagnostics

23 Apr 2024 | Clinical

Molecular Diagnostics and MWEs SIGMA Liquid Medium Range

WGS, NGS, Multiplex Panels, POC: Whatever the platform, Medical Wire have the best solutions for your specimens – and we can multi-task! more...

Molecular Diagnostics - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

23 Apr 2024 | Food & BeverageClinical

This rapidmicrobiology special focus on molecular diagnostics showcases kits available for clinical and food safety testing laboratories and includes the advantages and disadvantages of a molecular based approach. more...

New Sample Preparation Solutions to Simplify and Automate Respiratory Diagnostic Testing

22 Apr 2024 | Clinical

The new Thermo Scientific KingFisher Apex Dx system and Applied Biosystems MagMAX Dx Isolation Kit improve preanalytical workflows for clinical laboratories. more...

HiMedia's Molecular Solutions for Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance

22 Apr 2024 | Clinical

WHO has declared Antimicrobial Resistance as a serious global threat, killing millions of people worldwide. Additionally, the interdependency in the life cycle of humans, animals and environment have also played a cumulative role in the rise of AMR. more...

Enhance the Efficiency and Productivity of Your PCR Food Safety Testing

22 Apr 2024 | Food & Beverage

With the new Thermo Scientific™ SureTect™ Automation Workflow, you can take your food safety and quality testing to the next level with automated lysis and PCR setup. more...

Beckman Coulter’s New CE-Marked Hepatitis Assays at ESCMID Global

17 Apr 2024 | Clinical

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has extended the menu of DxI 9000 Immunoassay Analyzer assays. Recently, tests for Hepatitis B and C viruses received CE marks. These new tests will be presented at ESCMID Global, the largest European congress in the fields of clinical microbiology and infection. more...

High-Quality Pre-Poured Culture Media for Pharmaceutical Applications

16 Apr 2024 | PharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal Care

SGL is a trusted supplier for the pharmaceutical industry providing convenient-to-use culture media solutions that enable pharmaceutical manufacturers to meet mandatory regulatory requirements to produce safe products. more...

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