Life Sciences Products & Reviews

AmpliTaq® DNA Polymerase is a 94 kDa ultra-pure, gelatin-free, thermostable, recombinant DNA polymerase obtained by expression of a modified form of the Thermus aquaticus Taq DNA polymerase gene in E. coli. It is the most thoroughly characterized enzyme available for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process and its recombinant nature and purification method provide unparalleled purity and reproducibility, vial-to-vial, lo…

The MicroClime® environmental lid incorporates a novel, fluid-absorbing matrix that minimizes edge effects and preserves the concentrations of solutions in microplate wells. The absorbed fluid creates a vapor barrier that protects the sample from the exterior environment and from evaporation, greatly reducing edge effects. The MicroClime lids also eliminate edge effects which might occur due to long-term cell incubation, such as…

2 mL capacity with round bottom Self-standing design Black graduations and larger marking spots for easier filling and sample identification Manufactured from polypropylene to withstand temperatures to -196°C Silicone washer for a secure seal Vials may be color coded with inserts (see Cat. No. 430499) Special base design allows vials to be locked into cryogenic rack and tray (Cat. No. 430525 or 431131) for single-hande…

Reusable orange polycarbonate box holds 81 cryogenic vials in a 9 x 9 arrayFor use with 1 - 2 mL vialsRidges on sides of box make them easier to grip while wearing gloves

(This is the suggested replacement for 431318) Bottles are manufactured from virgin polystyrene, caps from high density polyethylene Both resins meet the USP Class VI requirements for plastic containers and closures Treated for optimal cell attachment One piece seamless construction with printed graduations Printed lot numbers to aid in product traceability Sterilized by gamma radiation and certified nonpyrogenic

(This is the suggested replacement for 355117) Made from optically clear polycarbonate Ideal for shaker culture applications Flat cap used for a closed liquid tight seal. Easy grip cap is designed to be more ergonomic. Sterilized by gamma radiation and certified nonpyrogenic RNase- and DNase-free

Feature uniform skirt heights for greater robotic gripping surface Solvent resistant polypropylene provides compatibility with many common organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, ethanol, methanol) Certified DNase- and RNase-free Total volume is 2 mL

Enhances luminescent signals and have low background luminescence and fluorescence Designed to reduce well-to-well crosstalk Nonbinding (NBS) surface is a Corning proprietary treatment technology used on polystyrene microplates to create a nonionic hydrophilic surface (polyethylene oxide-like) that minimizes molecular interactions Ideal for reducing protein and nucleic acid binding at low concentrations, and increasing as…

White walled plates enhance luminescent signals and have low background luminescence and fluorescence Flat bottoms with 360 µL total volume Recommended working volumes of 75 to 200 µL Treated for optimal cell attachment Nonreversible lids with condensation rings to reduce contamination Sterilized by gamma radiation and certified nonpyrogenic Individual alphanumeric codes for well identification Bulk packed 20 per bag

Flat bottoms Nonreversible lids with condensation rings to reduce contamination Individual alphanumerical codes for well identification Uniform footprint for ease in stacking Treated for optimal cell attachment Sterilized by gamma irradiation Certified nonpyrogenic

The Lambda TLED is a stand-alone LED light source that can be used with the transmitted light path of a microscope or in other applications with similar requirements. This basic system consists of an LED mounted on a special black-anodized aluminum heat sink and a controller. The Lambda TLED controller has intensity control and on-off control via a switch or TTL logic. The on-off time of the Lambda TLED is The Lambda TLED uses…

Piezo Z axis focussing device

Large format motorised stage for upright microscopes

Raptor Photonics, the leading company in SWIR and Visible SWIR cameras is adding a new product to it’s range. The OWL SW1.7 CL-640 is a rugged, high sensitivity digital VIS-SWIR camera. Using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor from SCD the OWL enables high sensitivity imaging from 0.4µm to 1.7µm. The 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch enables high resolution VIS-SWIR images. Available with a 14 bit CameraLink output, the OWL 640 will run from 10…

The OSPREY Scientific CMOS camera, model OS4MPc-CL, features a 2kx2k Low noise Scientific CMOS sensor that stands out with its extreme sensitivity, high resolution, high speed and excellent Quantum Efficiency. The camera is peltier cooled, uses a 12 bit A/D converter and offers a standard CameraLink output. The OSPREY camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications, such as high resolution fluorescence imaging…

The digital FALCON EMCCD camera, model FA285-CL, combines high sensitivity, speed and high resolution. It uses a peltier cooled Texas Instruments' 1MegaPixel Frame Transfer Impactron device which provides QE up to 65%. It uses a 16 bit A/D converter and offers a standard CameraLink output. The Falcon camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications such as fluorescence imaging, astronomy, electrophoresis, X-ray…

The digital KITE EMCCD camera, model KI247-CL, combines high sensitivity, speed and high resolution. It uses a peltier cooled Texas Instruments' 640 x 480 Interline Transfer Impactron device which provides QE up to 53%. It uses a 16 bit A/D converter and offers a standard CameraLink output. The KITE camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications such as fluorescence imaging, astronomy, electrophoresis, X-ray…

Introducing the Kingfisher CCD, driven by the new Sony ICX674 and ICX694 chips, offering 2.8MP and 6MP resolution. The Kingfisher has 4.54μm x 4.54μm pixels enabling ultra sharp image resolution and QE of up to 77%. The extremely low dark current allows long exposure times, perfect for staring applications. The Kingfiasher camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications such as fluorescence imaging, astronomy,…

Unmatched performance for protein assays.Specifically designed to enhance detection in nitrocellulose protein array applications, the InnoScan 710IR near infrared (NIR) fluorescence scanner from Innopsys has on-board 670 nm and 785 nm excitation lasers to optimize performance by reducing the inherent background from the nitrocellulose. No scanner comes close for optical quality and speed of operation. Full compatibility with t…

One dial setting delivers a consistent and safe anesthetic level. Manuals include a "cookbook" protocol which can easily be adapted to your facility's SOP. All waste gases are scavenged for easy evacuation. Breathing circuits allow flat, prone or supine positions with head access. Suitable for mouse, rat, hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, ferret, rabbit, cat, dog or small swine.Positive sealing gasket on induction chambers minimize…

A low-noise multi-electrode array system for in vitro extracellular electrophysiology. The MED64 is a user-friendly multi-electrode array (MEA) system for stimulation and recording of field potentials (extracellular signals) from different areas within a biological sample over hours, days, weeks and even months. Acute or cultured biological preparations are placed or grown directly on a grid of 64 planar microelectrodes, whic…

These slice recording chambers are designed to maintain isolated, living tissues in vitro in "interface" mode and allow stable electrophysiological recordings to be made from the preparation. The temperature is controlled by a proportional control heating unit.

The new Bioscan BioFLECT 400 is the first in vivo optical imaging system offering true 360° fluorescence tomography. BioFLECT uses the photon emission data acquired from 360° and a state-of-the-art 3D reconstruction engine to quantitatively reconstruct the 3D spatial distribution of fluorescent probes in live animals. This approach yields superior, consistent resolution, sensitivity and quantitation throughout the subject. The…

The Ultima In Vivo Extended Reach builds upon the In Vivo clearance to provide an even larger area for researchers using larger animals for their imaging models. Mounted on posts that are fixed or movable, the user can choose to move the sample or the microscope itself. Scanheads with the standard imaging galvos and the optional uncaging galvos allow for simultaneous imaging and uncaging using two lasers. Prairie View softwa…