Reagents, Reference Materials & Laboratory Chemicals
New synthetic soil standards for elemental analysis
Elemental Microanalysis, a leading global supplier to the elemental analysis market, has developed a line of synthetic soil standards. Elemental’s synthetic soil reference material is made from pure mineral and chemical ingredients, blended to exactly match the elemental make-up of natural soils. The synthetic process provides multiple benefits to customers, including ingredient composition tailored to the needs of the scientific community.
Elemental’s initial soil standards are: a loamy soil standard (B2237), a high organic content soil standard (B2230), and a medium organic content soil standard (B2233). Elemental is developing additional synthetic soil standards to better mimic the range of natural soils previously collected, processed, and produced.
Creating synthetic soils leads to improved consistency across consecutive batches, compared to collected soils. Synthetic soils are also not subject to the same export legislation and control as irradiated natural soil, which simplifies import restrictions for hassle-free worldwide shipping.
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Optimised reagents for automated qPCR workfl ows
In response to the increasing demand for stable reagents in automated qPCR workflows, Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces the Applied Biosystems™ TaqPath™ DuraPlex™ 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix. Unlike conventional mixes, this innovative solution maintains peak performance at room temperature for over 8 hours, offering labs greater flexibility in incorporating 1-Step RT-qPCR into their automated processes.
Tailored for biopharma and clinical diagnostics labs, the TaqPath DuraPlex Master Mix provides a rapid, sensitive, and reproducible method for high-throughput molecular diagnostics and bioprocess quality control assays. Its benchtop-stable, single-tube design is optimised for detecting virus and bacterial pathogens, even in the presence of challenging PCR inhibitors. Labs can confidently automate their 1-Step RT-qPCR workflows without compromising sensitivity, specificity, or reproducibility, with the added capability to multiplex up to 6 targets in a single reaction.
Alison Todd, Chief Scientific Officer & Founder of SpeeDx Pty Ltd, expressed satisfaction with the product’s performance, noting significant improvements in inhibitor tolerance and in-channel multiplexing, especially at low copy numbers.
The 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix from Thermo Fisher Scientific presents several advantages for laboratories. It boasts improved handling with lower viscosity and flexible characteristics for ease of use and storage, enhancing automation performance and compatibility. Moreover, the master mix instills confidence by demonstrating high tolerance to qPCR inhibitors, such as VTM, stool, blood, and urine, ensuring reliable assay performance even with challenging sample types. To guarantee reproducibility, the product is manufactured in an ISO 13485-certified and FDA-registered facility, with all lots undergoing functional testing for consistent and reliable performance.
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Revolutionising digital reference materials for analytical testing
Merck introduces ChemisTwin™, marking a ground-breaking leap in digital reference materials platforms. This innovative solution utilises calibrated algorithm-based digital references to automatically analyse sample purity, identify compounds, and detect degradation. With digital signatures for over 1,500 reference materials, ChemisTwin™ streamlines processes for scientists, ensuring the quality and safety of medicines from early-stage research and development through quality control and assurance testing.
The arrival of ChemisTwin™ accelerates the digitalisation of laboratories and manufacturing, providing traceable digital records of physical reference materials. This platform empowers Pharma QC/ QA and R&D professionals to enhance sampling rates and identify sample inconsistencies, thereby ensuring the production of safer products.
Jean-Charles Wirth, Head of Science & Lab Solutions, Life Science Business Sector of Merck, emphasised the transformative impact of digital technologies in the life science industry. “Being able to digitise reference materials for the first time is a giant step forward towards safeguarding the world’s medicines and consumer products,” he stated. “ChemisTwin™ is easy to use and intuitive, contributing to advancing scientific research, product development, quality control, and regulatory compliance.”
Certified reference materials are integral to the quality testing market, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and comparability in life science measurements and analyses. ChemisTwin™ alleviates the challenges posed by traditional methods, eliminating time-consuming and repetitive tasks, such as precision weighing and documentation. This results in increased efficiency, reduced errors, and accelerated scientific workflows.
Merck remains committed to digitalising life science workflows, offering solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and success rates in delivering new, safe therapies. Examples include the M-TRACE® All-in-One Computer solution for cleanroom-friendly test record creation and Milli-Q™ Remote Care, an online solution for improved water systems management.
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