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New products, application notes and videos

9 Jun 2015
Lois Manton-O'Byrne, PhD
Executive Editor

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These novel products and applications will help to improve your microbiology research

Discover the latest microbiology methods and products, including novel ways to improve your automated DNA extraction and colony counting.

1. Application Note: Protein Extraction from E.coli using Precellys® Evolution

This case study demonstrates the flexibility and efficiency of Bertin Technology's Precellys® Evolution in effectively lysing highly concentrated E.coli cells to extract soluble proteins for analytical or purification purposes. The effect of different quantities of glass beads in Precellys® lysing tubes was also evaluated. Download application note

2. Product: Sterisart® Universal Pump from Sartorius

The Sterisart® Universal Pump is the latest for sample and media transfer from Sartorius Group. This peristaltic pump can be used in clean rooms, integrated into clean benches, or installed countersunk in the working surface of isolators. More information

3. Video: Eppendorf DASbox® Mini Bioreactor System

Watch this video to find out more about the Eppendorf DASbox Mini Bioreactor System, a unique mini bioreactor system suitable for microbial and cell culture as well as stem cell applications. It is an ideal tool for parallel processing due to its innovative design in blocks of four. Watch video

4. Application Note: Effective DNA Extraction Method for Molecular Diagnostics on Wood-Decay Fungi

Automated extraction systems yield fungal DNA from wood samples in smaller quantities and poorer quality than manual extraction methods, limiting the suitability of the former. This application note from Analytic Jena demonstrates an automated method that aims to achieve results comparable to the preferred manual kit for extracting fungal DNA. Download application note

5. Application Note: PROTOS3: Microbiology Made Easy

Learn about the features of the Synbiosis Protos3 colony counter in this brochure, and how it can automate colony counting and chromogenic identification of microbial species. Download application note

6. NEW Product: INVIEW™ Microbiome from GATC Biotech

INVIEW™ brings high sensitivity and specificity to streamlined high-quality next generation sequencing solutions for specific applications. The Microbiome Profiling 2.0 allows the identification of microbial populations while the Microbiome High Specificity allows for characterization of microbial communities at the highest taxonomic resolution. More information

7. Application Note: Detecting Mycoplasma Cell Culture Contamination Using the CLARIOstar® Microplate Reader

In this application note, simultaneous sensitive detection of contamination of multiple samples is possible with the BMG Labtech CLARIOstar microplate reader. The CLARIOstar microplate reader allows for quick and easy detection of mycoplasma contamination, which can seriously harm cell cultures. Download application note

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Sterisart® universal pump for sample and media transfer into the Sterisart® NF systems for sterility tests. The peristaltic pump can be used in clean rooms, integrated into clean benches, or installed countersunk in the working surface of isolators. Sterisart® universal pump is available as an upgraded version with display and user software. The sterility test system features a compact design with a space-saving footprint - a great benefit for most clean room benchtops and isolators.   Features: Closed system – no ventilation for enhanced safety Robust Compact and ergonomic construction Modular design Pump available with special software (operator-guided menus; all process sequences can be logged; barcode recognition)

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