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New insights into the brain's network being discovered
Scientists have used new methods and analytical techniques to better understand magnetoencephalography (MEG) results, creating the first map of the dynamically changing network of the brain. MEG is a non-invasive diagnostic tool, and therefore is of significant use to neuroscientists. However, the data is often difficult to understand because the neuromagnetic signal varies fast and the signal to noise ratio is low. The new analysis techniques have allowed researchers to better interpret results...
Transforming Old into New FRITSCH Relaunch of the Homepage
During the times of the Web 2.0 era, today is yesterday and a constant optimization of an internet presence is a must. Besides “visible” constant updates and optimizations, we worked simultaneously on the relaunch of our homepage. Now it is comprehensively designed and revised and this in multiple regards: the tried and proven was upgraded and new features implemented. User friendliness was a must: a noticeable improved navigation immediately of the entry page assists visitors and new customers...
Molecular marker could predict tumor progression
A team of scientists from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a method that can predict tumour progression by tracking a molecular marker in tissue samples. The molecular marker has been linked with better survival rates, and closely monitoring the marker could provide a more effective way for doctors to track their patients' recovery after surgery. This can determine how aggressive the follow-up treatment will be. The chemical, called 2-HG, is linked to mutations...
Bringing the Pieces Together
Sample management software provider, Titian Software, has announced that Mosaic™, the premier sample management software, can now integrate with Matrical Biosciences automated stores. This development means that Mosaic is capable of interfacing with all industry accepted compound stores. Well-known for delivering fast, efficient and fully traceable workflows for storing and preparing samples ready for use, Mosaic has applications in any laboratory setting, from enterprise-wide sample management...
New Storage System Addresses Challenges of ‘At Risk’ Sample Libraries
Hamilton Storage Technologies introduces BiOS - the company’s third-generation automated system designed for ultra-low temperature storage of sensitive biological samples. This flexible, scalable system ensures the integrity of 250,000 to more than 10 million sample tubes at temperatures down to -85°C. Hamilton has already received a number of BiOS orders and is working on projects with the Netherlands Forensic Institute for crime scene trace sample storage; LifeLines, a population-based study o...
Remote lab access for aspiring scientists
Graduate and undergraduate college and university students in India can now access state-of-the-art labs across 12 premier instructions online, as a new virtual lab is launched under the National Mission in Education through ICT. Some 89 virtual laboratories are now in place, which are divided into two types, simulation and remote triggered. The software contains over 800 experiments across nine disciplines of science and engineering, providing open access to otherwise costly laboratory facilit...
Cost effective LIMS built for scientists
BioTeam has recently announced the release of a new web-based laboratory information management system (LIMS), built as a cost-effective solution for scientists. The BioTeam MiniLIMS for ion torrent personal genome machine (PGM) is set for release on March 15th, and will provide a fast, simple and flexible solution which is connected directly to the Ion Torrent Server. The tight integration allows for automated data transfer, speeds data processing, and eliminates many sources of error. The la...
New research opportunities from UK Biobank
A new Biobank of information has made lab news recently, opening the door to researchers in an attempt to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The UK Biobank started testing patients three years ago, and since then has collected around 20TB (terabytes) of securely stored data, the equivalent of 30,000 CDs-worth, on 500,000 people. The information has been collected on people aged between 40 to 69, who answered s...
Taking clinical aboratory IT solutions to the cloud
DataServices has released a software as a service platform that brings clinical laboratory IT solutions to the cloud. Lab Connector is a web based reporting system which offers flexible configurations to clinical diagnostic laboratories. The technology has a unique reporting engine where diagnostic lab partners can view their patient’s lab test results in a user-friendly html format, with the option of emailing their patients, faxing them or printing the results. There is also an online portal...
Storage Location Management and Biobanking
Many organisations have a need to track the storage location, movement and disposal of samples, and other materials. LabWare LIMS now includes a flexible Storage Location Manager module allowing customers to configure storage location hierarchies such as site, building, room, refrigerator, shelf etc. The storage capacity of locations can be specified, including dimensions of containers such as boxes and plates and a highly intuitive explorer style interface is provided to navigate through avai...
Data Platform to Accelerate Personalised Cancer Care at King's Health Partners
IDBS have announced that King’s Health Partners has deployed the Oncology Research Information System (ORIS). The ground-breaking platform is the first of its kind in production and consolidates translational medicine data from multiple sites into one system. ORIS will help uncover new avenues for research into cancer causes and personalised treatments to improve outcomes for patients in London and advance cancer research in the UK. ORIS is based on the IDBS Enterprise Translational Medicine So...
US research institute looks to make breakthroughs through research collaboration
US researchers are looking to make laboratory breakthroughs by collaborating previous work in a database, allowing scientists to establish links between certain neurological conditions. Queen’s University’s High Performance Computing Virtual Laboratory houses a super computer which has the capabilities of storing information on an unprecedented scale. Dr Ken Evans, executive director of what’s known as Brain-CODE (Centre for Ontario Data Exploration) has initiated the scheme, which will compile...