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HPC Testing Platform Receives AFNOR NF Validation Certification EasyDisc YEATM
No 33/09 – 03/22.
The AFNOR Certification follows a study that was carried out by 14 independent expert laboratories. The performance of the EasyDisc method was judged equivalent to the standard method EN ISO 6222, when incubated at 22°C for 68 hours and when incubated at 36°C for 44 hours. Data from the study were then subjected to rigorous scrutiny by experts.
EasyDisc YEA offers an easy solution for HPC testing, with no agar preparation needed, and requires less than one minute of hands-on time to process a sample. Blue colonies reduce ambiguity of results, and colony counting is made easier by the integrated gridlines in the EasyDisc plate.
Proper use of HPC monitoring provides an insight into the effectiveness of ongoing supply chain quality and an indication of potential system failure, while warning of public health hazards.
EasyDisc is available in three different formulations to cover all HPC testing needs: PCA and YEA, which correlate with the pour plate method using plate count agar and yeast extract agar respectively for the testing of drinking and source water; and R2A that correlates with the pour plate method using Reasoner’s 2 agar for the testing of medical and/or pharmaceutical waters.
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from IDEXX, used for the enumeration of heterotrophic plate counts (HPC) at 22°C and 36°C in drinking water, has been granted the NF Validation by AFNOR Certification under the reference
New Technology Upgrades the Spatial Resolution of Two-photon Excitation Fluorescence Microscopy
Ideal for high-precision observations of deep regions in biological samples, this technology from Hamamatsu Photonics will become an indispensable tool for understanding brain functions. This was achieved through intensive research efforts using the company’s spatial light modulators (SLM) and their unique optical control technology fostered over many years.
Applying results from this research will easily enhance the resolution of two-photon excitation microscopes equipped with an SLM. This new microscopy technique is being put to practical use across a broad range of fields including neuroscience and biology. It allows for detailed measurements of deep regions in biological samples and highly accurate observations of changes in the state of organelles that make up cells. This makes it a promising tool for applications in research on brain functions, kidney disease and other illnesses.
The results from this research were published on 20 April in the leading scientific journal on neuroscience ‘Frontiers in Neuroscience’. Results were achieved by a joint research effort with a laboratory endowed for Biophotonics Innovation and from a course on Virology and Parasitology offered at the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine.
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Compact 4-Position High Pressure Benchtop Reactor
The Quadracell 4-position high pressure reactor from Asynt is a new synthetic tool for scientists seeking the convenience of routine parallel pressure chemistry in a compact footprint. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the robust Quadracell reactor is simple to set up and to operate, with heating and agitation provided by a standard magnetic hotplate stirrer and magnetic flea.
Constructed in durable Stainless Steel 316, the Quadracell has four cells - each with a reaction volume of 10 mL - that can routinely operate at temperatures up to 250°C. For labs using aggressive or caustic media the Quadracell is optionally available constructed from Hastelloy C276 for enhanced chemical resistance.
Different versions of the Quadracell are available to safely operate up to your chosen maximum working pressure of 50, 100 or 200 Bar. Each Quadracell high pressure reactor is supplied as standard with a pressure release valve, pressure gauge, gas inlet and gas outlet via two stainless steel needle valves.
With a wide range of accessories available, you can tailor the package to suit your exact chemistry and laboratory setup or select a standard Quadracell turn-key solution that’s ready to use right away.
The Quadracell is a new addition to the comprehensive range of single and multi-position high-performance pressure reactors from Asynt. To download a flyer providing a brief overview of the range please visit
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New Capabilities for Advanced Benchtop NMR Spectrometer Workflows
Oxford Instruments has launched the all-new X-Pulse benchtop broadband NMR spectrometer with X-Auto, an automatic sample changer. Newly added X-Pulse functionalities significantly increase ease of use, throughput and remote working capability while further reducing ongoing costs. This has been achieved by removing any need for deuterated solvents using novel external signal frequency lock technology, adding automated software switching between nuclei, improvements in sensitivity, and unattended sample exchange. Continuous flow monitoring and advanced sample temperature control are coupled with the only true broadband nuclei selection to address a diverse range of analytical chemistry needs across industries, from batteries to pharmaceuticals. The unique modular architecture makes this new X-Pulse fully configurable and a highly cost-effective investment for core science, advanced analytical research, quality control optimisation, and teaching.
The combination of the new X-Auto sample changer, which allows up to 25 samples to be preloaded, and new functionality in the SpinFlow 3.1 software, ensures that users can add individual experiments or long queues to each sample with a few simple clicks. By reordering experimental queues, short duration experiments can be prioritised on all samples to quickly determine the value of continuing with longer queued experiments, maximising efficiency. Through a remote connection to the instrument, all pre-loaded samples can be changed, and new experiments added or tailored to the user’s analysis requirements. This minimises time with the instrument and maximises remote working productivity. Automated software switching between chemical nuclei is particularly advantageous for applications requiring the selection of a wide range of NMR active nuclei, including those in the battery, polymer and fine chemical markets.
Professor Philippe Wilson, Professor of One Health at Nottingham Trent University said: “Benchtop NMR is a core part of our point of care disease diagnostics research. This new X-Pulse with X-auto will massively accelerate our projects: no more sample prep, our post docs will run a days’ worth of samples unattended - even with automatic switching between the most important nuclei. Ultimately, the faster time to publication and more comprehensive data for our industrial collaborators will be so critical across my whole group.”
Dr Ian Wilcock, Managing Director Oxford Instruments Materials Analysis, added: “The new X-Pulse and X-Auto sample changer allows our customers to make a step change in throughput and efficiency of their research and process control, enhancing new remote and hybrid working patterns.”
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