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Switching from HELIUM to HYDROGEN
November 1, 2014 John Speranza, vice president of commercial hydrogen product sales, Proton OnSite Gas chromatography (GC) practitioners have traditionally used helium as their carrier gas, but a helium shortage is impacting labs around the world. Laboratories are now weighing up more reliable, cost-effective options for GC and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) applications, and are increasingly turning to hydrogen, a cost-effective carrier gas that produces equal or superior results.
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PRECISION CLEANING in a specialty setting
November 1, 2014 by Lab Canada Staff at a rare isotope beam facility needed to develop a precision system that safely contains the harsh chemicals needed remove impurities within the linear accelerator.
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Keeping nanopositioning precise
November 1, 2014 Stefan Vorndran, VP of marketing, and Scott Jordan, director of nanoautomation technologies, both at PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. Ever-increasing requirements for more precise motion control from the optics, biotech and semiconductor industries has forced manufacturers of piezoelectric positioners to find ways to overcome their limitations while preserving the unmatched speed, reliability and resolution capabilities of piezoelectric devices.
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Spectrophotometer has enhanced sensitivity
October 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News Part of a new, five-model line of UV-visible-near infrared spectrophotometers, the model V-780 instrument has a special optical design incorporating a dual-grating, dual-detector system with an InGaAs NIR detector to fully cover the wavelength range from 190 to 1600 nm…
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Autoclave temperature data logger is precise but rugged
October 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News Rugged autoclave temperature data logger is built for use in harsh environments. The high-precision, stainless-steel instrument (model OM-CP-HITEMP140) is submersible and can withstand temperatures up 140°C (284°F). CE compliant, the device can store up to 32,700 readings, and features a…
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Vibratory disc mill is fast, reproducible
October 30, 2014 Laboratory Product News No grinder can beat the speed of a vibratory disc mill when it comes to preparing samples for spectral analyses. The redesigned RS 200 model now offers more convenient operation and handling of the grinding sets. An ergonomic carry handle…
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New therapeutic target could prevent the invasion of cancer cells
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – A team of researchers at the IRCM, led by Jean-François Côté, have discovered a potential new therapeutic target to prevent the invasion of cancer cells, which could have a significant impact on breast cancer treatment. Their breakthrough…
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Bold steps forward for Canada in new Stem Cell Action Plan
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – A coalition of Canadian stem cell advocates, researchers and charities has launched an aggressive Action Plan for Canada to lead the way in developing up to 10 breakthrough therapies by 2025. The 10-year Action Plan outlined in…
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$27M funding for 70 research projects at UBC
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – The University of British Columbia (UBC) has received $26.9 million toward 70 research infrastructure projects from the BC Knowledge Development Fund. The BC Knowledge Development Fund was created in 1998 to help maintain B.C. as a leader…
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Breast cancer researcher wins 2014 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – Dr. Samuel Aparicio has been named the winner of the fifth annual Aubrey J. Tingle Prize. Dr. Aparicio’s research encompasses the fields of cancer genomics, mouse genetic models, high-throughput screens, and translational breast cancer research. Created in…
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International scientists call for Canadian science funding and freedoms to be restored
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Over 800 scientists worldwide have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper calling on the federal government to restore funding cut from its science programs and to remove barriers to the ability of Canadian government…
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Eminent biologist wins Northern Research award
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Award-winning researcher and lifelong teacher, Dr. Charles Krebs, has won the Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research by The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. For over 55 years, Dr. Krebs has studied diverse mammal populations…
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Cleantech project gets $1M in funding
October 30, 2014 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB – The federal government has announced $1 million in funding for research into the InLine Dewatering of Oil Sands Tailings research and development project, which will conduct research into reducing water and energy use when extracting bitumen from…
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High-throughput device speeds assay processing
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News Developed in collaboration with the Oxidative Stress Group at theUniversityofLeicester, the COMPAC-50 enables simultaneous electrophoresis of up to 50 Comet assay slides, saving considerable lab space and reducing slide handling time by up to two-thirds when compared to previous standard…
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Filtration specialist unveils product validation service
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News High performance filtration and separation specialist Porvair Filtration has introduced a cost-effective, in-process, product validation service for its range of polymeric cartridge filters for use within the pharmaceutical industry. The company’s polymeric cartridge filters are used in biopharmaceuticals, food and…
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Vacuum pump fluids optimize performance
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News Available in several viscosity grades, mechanical vacuum pump lubricants are non-flammable, chemically inert, and thermally stable to help optimize pump performance. The Inland geminYe mechanical vacuum pump fluids are a perfluoro-polyether (PFPE) selection of lubricants that were formulated especially for…
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Evaporator handles both lab and batch processing
October 24, 2014 Laboratory Product News The versatile Rocket Synergy series provides automated evaporation of a wide range of sample formats and sizes, from millilitres to tens of litres. It can dry or concentrate up to six flasks, each containing a maximum of 450ml of solvent,…
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Canadians boost presence at MEDICA trade show
October 22, 2014 by Lab Canada Dusseldorf, Germany – A total of 51 Canadian companies have booked exhibition space at MEDICA 2014, which takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany from November 12-15. MEDICA is the world’s largest trade fair covering all aspects of the medical industry, including…
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Canadian 2014 R&D expenditures steady at $30.6B
October 21, 2014 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Statistics Canada has released its R&D spending intentions for 2014. In the report, it says Canada’s gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D) are expected to total $30.6 billion for 2014. This is virtually unchanged from…
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Goodfellow, Sigma-Aldrich complete phase 2 of distribution agreement
October 21, 2014 by Lab Canada Huntingdon, UK – Goodfellow, a supplier of metals and materials for research and industry, says that the second phase of an agreement reached earlier this year with Sigma-Aldrich Corporation is now complete. As a result, all alloys and an extended…
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TEM has atomic resolution of 63 picometers
October 20, 2014 Laboratory Product News Increasing STEM resolution to 63 picometers, the new JEOL JEM-ARM300F transmission electron microscope (TEM) pushes atomic resolution boundaries. Designed to meet the most advanced materials development requirements for atom-by-atom characterization and chemical mapping, the system, nicknamed the Grand ARM, offers…
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Antimicrobial tubing resist degradation
October 20, 2014 Laboratory Product News Polyurethane tubing is specially formulated to resist degradation from mildew, algae, fungi and biofilm. The tubing is non-leaching and is 100% treated without using expensive silver additives. The antimicrobial additive is fully compounded into the tubing to protect both the…
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QC validation improved with single-use glycerol stocks
October 20, 2014 Laboratory Product News Single-use glycerol stocks make it easier for industrial and pharmaceutical labs to test for product safety. The ATCC Minis allow lab staff to validate their QC work quickly and efficiently without the risk of cross-contamination during banking techniques. Healthcare, personal…
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$20M helps Sunnybrook create integrated Brain Sciences Centre
October 20, 2014 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is creating a new facility that it says will revolutionize brain sciences treatment and research in Canada. The state-of-the-art Brain Sciences Centre, the first of its kind in Canada, is dues to a…
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University research income sees 1.1% growth
October 20, 2014 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Total research income at the 50 leading universities expanded by only 1.1% in fiscal 2013, mirroring last year’s slow pace of growth, according to the annual ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities, released last week by…
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Discovery of a new mechanism that can lead to blindness
October 20, 2014 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – A scientific breakthrough by a team of IRCM researchers led by Michel Cayouette, PhD, was published last week by The Journal of Neuroscience. The scientists discovered that a protein found in the retina plays an essential role…
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Check valves meet a variety of needs
October 16, 2014 Laboratory Product News Multiple models of check valves are in stock and ready for immediate delivery. High-Flow valves feature low flow resistance, low opening pressure, and positive seal against backflow. In-line valves feature low cracking pressure, which determines when the component starts to…
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$22.6M available for cancer research Dream Teams
October 16, 2014 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Up to $22.6 million CAD is available to fund two separate cancer research Dream Teams. The funding is available from Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada), together with Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (with support from the…
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Behavioural geneticist wins $1.2 million Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize
October 16, 2014 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – McGill University professor Michael Meaney has been selected as the 2014 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Laureate in recognition of his groundbreaking achievements in the biology of child development. The prize carries an award of one million…
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If you overeat, it might be a good idea to exercise
October 16, 2014 by Lab Canada Winnipeg, MB – A study shows that environmental cues such as overeating and exercise target the level of a critical anti-obesity hormone, human growth hormone (GH), by affecting the 3D-structure of the chromosome in the region where the GH gene…
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