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New automated fluorescence plate reading system
Synoptics, a world leader in the development and manufacture of innovative digital imaging systems for life science applications, is pleased to announce it has developed the Quanti-Disc™ reader, a new automated fluorescence plate reading system, designed to help rapidly assess water quality, for major microbiological testing company, IDEXX Laboratories.Synoptics has built on its expertise of ...
By Synbiosis
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Perceptive Instruments exhibiting at Nutrition Society Annual Summer Meeting
Perceptive Instruments (http://www.perceptive.co.uk) will be exhibiting at this year’s Nutrition Society Annual Summer Meeting, to be held at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, from 28th June-1st July 2010. Speakers will present a variety of topics including exercise and protein nutrition, epigenetics and Nutrition management in special populations. Attendees will have a great opportunity ...
By Instem Group
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The Comet Assay and Nutrition
The effects of nutrients on carcinogenesis have become an increasingly important area of scientific research. Investigation of carotenoids and flavonoids, as well as other antioxidants, suggests that they may have anti-carcinogenic properties. The comet assay is an ideal biomarker for investigating the molecular effects of certain nutrients on carcinogenesis. This is due to its sensitivity and ...
By Instem Group
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Positive feedback from the JEMS 39th Annual Meeting
Perceptive Instruments completed a successful trip to Japan last month, exhibiting at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Environmental Mutagen Society (JEMS). During the meeting we met many of our Japanese Comet Assay IV users, the majority of whom are active participants of the Japanese Center for the Validation of Alternative Methods (JaCVAM) ...
By Instem Group
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Perceptive Instruments to exhibit at the SETAC Europe 20th Annual Meeting
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By Instem Group
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Perceptive Instruments to appear at the Society of Toxicology ToxExpo 2010 (8-10 March)
Perceptive Instruments is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Society of Toxicology 2010 Annual Meeting (ToxExpo 2010). On show will be the latest version of our Comet Assay IV Data Extractor, featuring study approval, data archiving and XML output.We will also be displaying our other software for genetic toxicology and microbiology, including Sorcerer Colony Counter and Ames ...
By Instem Group
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Perceptive Instruments celebrates 20th Anniversary
This January Perceptive Instruments begins celebrating its 20th year of serving our customers with image analysis and data processing solutions for biomedical and materials science applications.We will be commemorating this milestone by launching a completely new customer support area on www.perceptive.co.uk, as well as expanding our presence at international conferences, workshops and ...
By Instem Group
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Scientists map penguins from space
Penguin poo (guano) stains, visible from space, have helped British scientists locate emperor penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica. Knowing their location provides a baseline for monitoring their response to environmental change. In a new study, published this week in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, scientists from British Antarctic Survey, (BAS) describe how they used satellite ...
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Testing UK Floodwater with the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26169373 The water running thigh deep through Ham Sandhu's house in Wraysbury in Berkshire is freezing cold and murky. Floating around in his kitchen is a toy car and a pair of slippers. Clunking gently together near the sink are two rubbish bins. "I brought them in here," he says, "so they didn't drift away." An unpleasant smell thickens the air. "That must be ...
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Testing Hot Water for Legionella
What is Legionella Testing? Legionella testing, tests water systems for Legionella which is a bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease – a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Anyone who is responsible for water systems will be responsible for Legionella testing, for example, a landlord or a business owner. How often should you test hot water for Legionella? Guidance on how ...
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EPA Grants Final Approval of Hach`s m-ColiBlue24® Media for Reporting E. coli in Wastewater
Many entities with NPDES permits may soon be required to begin monitoring for E. coli in wastewater. The EPA has approved Hach's m-ColiBlue24®. Hach's m-ColiBlue24 Prepared Agar PlatesLoveland, Colorado, April, 2007 — Hach Company is pleasedto announce that its m-ColiBlue24® media has received approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for monitoring of Escherichia ...
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How to Prevent Legionnaires disease in hot water systems
Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria which can be found in many natural fresh water resources. However, it can also be present in the water systems of domestic and commercial buildings. Very small amounts of Legionella are commonly found in water, however, it will only become a serious issue when it breeds. This can lead to the ...
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