PCR

A new Whitepaper is available from Thermo Fisher Scientific, entitled ‘Lentiviral vector characterization for cell and gene therapy manufacturing using the QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System’. Recombinant lentiviral vectors are used for ex vivo transgene delivery in several gene-modified cell therapies, such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. Reliable analytical methods such as […]

Recombinant lentiviral vectors are used for ex vivo transgene delivery in several gene-modified cell therapies, such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy. Reliable analytical methods such as digital PCR to characterise lentiviral vectors and the cells transduced with them are critical to helping ensure the safety and efficacy of these biologics. Download this new […]

The term ‘PCR’ has been on everybody’s lips since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, but only laboratory professionals know how difficult it can be to achieve success with this well-established technique. If your PCR reactions are driving you to despair, look no further than INTEGRA’s comprehensive eBook! Learn more about: How PCR works Factors […]

The term ‘PCR’ has been on everybody’s lips since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, but only laboratory professionals know how difficult it can be to achieve success with this well-established technique. If your PCR reactions are driving you to despair, look no further than INTEGRA’s comprehensive eBook! Learn more about: How PCR works Factors […]

Find out what’s new in the world of tools and services for the drug discovery industry with our update below.  CFX Opus Deepwell Dx Real-Time PCR System – Bio-Rad Laboratories  Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the CFX Opus Deepwell Dx Real-Time PCR System, which offers accurate and precise quantification with flexibility for reactions up to 125 […]

Monitoring wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 – or Coronavirus as it is more commonly known – can be a valuable data resource for an effective Covid-19 management. However, there are several challenges involved in detecting biological parameters in wastewater. Fortunately, there are also several solutions available to overcome them. Wastewater can be a carrier medium of SARS-CoV- […]

SPT Labtech recently opened a new office to maximise on Japanese biotech growth. Lu Rahman caught up with Director Masahiro Matsushita, to find out about the region and the opportunities for drug discovery.   LR: Tell me about the company’s experience in the Japanese biotech market in Japan – how it has seen this area […]

As the demand for assay data continues to grow and enabling technology allows us to generate huge datasets at impressive speeds, assay design is as critical as ever says Brian, Kirk, Vice President, Business Development, BioDot. While assay scaling has obvious benefits with respect to data analysis and providing answers to complex questions, scaling a […]

By Ibis Sanchez-Serrano and Rathnam Chaguturu Mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic requires a combination of effective epidemiological policies and the discovery/development of powerful drugs against the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes this disease. This article examines the major initiatives being explored at the public policy level to contain the spread of COVID-19 […]

By Richard Gray The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has highlighted the need for fast and efficient development and production of vaccines for a whole gamut of pathogens, old and new. Microfluidics technologies can be used to accelerate the vaccine development process in a number of ways, not least in the directed evolution of the strains […]

Guidelines & Recommendations For Analyzing and Interpreting GPCR Second Messenger Data Sponsored by CisBio The question of choosing which methods to use for analyte quantification (signal vs concentration determination, parameters, and format) continues to generate heated debates and divergent understanding. Today, there is still a communication gap between researchers depending on their field of expertise […]

The BIA (UK Bioindustry Association) is helping the UK Government (Office for Life Sciences) to raise awareness of an urgent call out to the life sciences sector to help increase the supply of antigen testing kits for COVID-19. Following a press statement on March 26, the requirement is for commercial supply of the following: * […]

The financing will accelerate the development of first-in-class therapies in autoimmune disease and immuno-oncology. Pathios Therapeutics Limited (“Pathios”), an innovative biotech company focused on the development of first-in-class therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer, today announced a US$8.8M Series A financing round with leading international healthcare investors Canaan and Australia’s Medical Research Commercialisation Fund managed […]

Image: Fusion Medical Automation Initially designed to target the published CDC and WHO consensus sequences, the AccuPlex SARS-CoV-2 Verification Panel and Reference Material Kit are available with full SARS-CoV-2 viral genome coverage. This expansion allows for compatibility with any SARS-CoV-2 assay target, while maintaining the safety features and performance monitoring advantages of AccuPlex technology. LGC’s […]

Scientists in academic centres and companies around the world desperately search for novel therapeutics and vaccines to treat and prevent COVID-19. However, with lockdowns and limited access to laboratories, researchers are being forced to work from home, putting research continuity at risk. To help scientists continue their R&D, and ensure research continuity, Arctoris has established […]

12 June, 2020 UK based PCR Biosystems, has launched qPCRBIO Probe 1-Step Virus Detect, a high-concentration 4x RT-qPCR kit designed specifically for ultra-sensitive, high-throughput detection of viral RNA sequences, including SARS-CoV-2. PCR Biosystems said the new kit, which marks the latest addition to its specialised RT-qPCR offering, enables users to add more sample to their […]