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Product News

Robotic sample processor

Rosys Anthos has introduced the new
compact Plato 8 robotic sample
processor for automated liquid
handling and ELISA. Designed to
occupy minimal bench space, the
Plato 8 utilises the most advanced
technology to guarantee maximum
performance. With a range of optional
modules which can be fully
integrated, it offers users the freedom
to configure a system which exactly
meets their individual requirements.
Any or all stages of microplate
preparation can be automated, with or
without analysis. Users can choose
from washable or disposable tips
operating in either 2 or 4 tip formats.
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New educational materials

Hewlett-Packard Europe have recently
published a range of educational
materials to help instructors, lecturers
and tutors teach the basic principles of
UV-visible spectroscopy as well as the
practical aspects of instrument
performance, sample handling and
measurement. The materials are
available in an instructor’s pack
consisting of a primer, workbook and
companion CD. The primer describes
basic principles and applications of
UV-visible spectroscopy, with a
particular focus on the advantages of
diode-array technology. Information is
presented in an easy-to-follow format,
with detailed diagrams and graphs.
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In Brief

Powerful new antibiotic
Blasticidin is a nucleoside antibiotic, from
Invitrogen, isolated from Streptomyces
griseochromogenes. It causes cell death in
both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells by
inhibiting protein translation. Resistance to
blasticidin is conferred by the bsd gene
isolated from Aspergillus terreus. In
eukaryotic cells, complete cell death occurs
in less then 7 days. Using blasticidin
therefore allows you to establish stable cell
lines in less than one week.
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High quality filter papers
Performance and reproducibility are the
important characteristics to consider when
specifying filter papers. To meet these
requirements, filtration specialist Schleicher
& Schuell UK has recently extended its
range with the introduction of high quality filter
papers which combine optimum performance
and reproducibility with competitive pricing.
These filter papers are manufactured to the
highest technical specification using the finest
quality of cellulose linters. Over 100 grades of
paper can be supplied for an extensive range
of applications.
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Automation for microplate assays
Responding to the demand for more choice in
assay methodologies, Rosys Anthos has
introduced the new AutoFluor system.
Bringing together the benefits of robotic plate
handling and both fluorometric and
photometric analysis, the new AutoFluor
introduces walk-away automation for
microplate assays. With up to 2 optional
dispensers, it is ideal for all fluorescent
assays. The new system complements the
successful AutoLucy system which offers
combined luminometry/photometry. Both
models offer an unrivalled level of flexibility and
automation for any type of microplate assay.
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Digital photography software
A new, high performance software suite is
available from Olympus to process and store
digital photomicrographs. DP-SOFT enables
the DP10 digital camera to be controlled
directly from the PC via the serial interface. It
runs on Windows 95 and Windows NT,
providing user-friendly tools to calibrate
images and perform interactive measurements.
Storing digital images on a PC hard disk can
be memory intensive. As a result, Olympus
developed Multiple Volume Management
(MVM) protocol for DP-SOFT. Up to 230 MB
of data can be held on the Olympus
PowerMO 230 II Magneto-Optical drive.

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Effectene

TM

Transfection Reagent is
a unique new non-liposomal lipid
formulation, from Qiagen, offering

significant advantages over many
liposome reagents and other
transfection methods. Effectene
Reagent is used together with a 
DNA-condensing enhancer for
exceptionally high tranfection
efficiencies with a wide variety of cell
types, particularly with primary cells.
Effectene Reagent is less toxic than
many liposome reagents, and enables
transfection in the presence of serum.
The high stability and consistent
structure of the reagent molecules
ensure reliable complex formation and
exceptional reproducibility. Effectene
delivers plasmid DNA into cells with
remarkably high efficiency, so that
significantly less DNA is required to
obtain higher transfection levels.
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Transfection reagent


	Product News
	Transfection reagent
	Robotic sample processor
	New educational materials

	In Brief
	Powerful new antibiotic
	High quality filter papers
	Automation for microplate assays
	Digital photography software