Microfluidic valves are a core element in diagnostic and analytical instrument that control the dispensing of fluids. Daniela Klöppel reports

As the cost and complexity of drug development continues to grow, collaboration between manufacturers is becoming an ever more important aspect of the business

Dramatic increases in the number of people with diabetes around the world are causing experts to sound alarm bells

Speed of data acquisition, together with bleed levels and inertness, are at the heart of innovations in the gas chromatography market. Sean Ottewell investigates

Eric Phillips and Mary Dennis discuss the use of triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS as a potential solution for accurate detection, measurement and analysis of VNAs in tobacco

Digital microscopes offer a lot of extra benefits to users. Danail Kuzarow reports.

It is vital that food manufacturers have a greater understanding of the influence of both particle shape and size on ingredient properties. Helen Metcalfe reports

The latest chilling equipment speeds processing of cooked pasta, vegetables, rice and dry beans. Jim McMahon reports

The market for DNA sequencers is growing, both in the face of demand and in line with the emergence of new, faster technologies. Here Sean Ottewell looks at the latest releases

MCS 600 and the CORONA PLUS systems are diode array spectrometer for measurements in the UV/visible and NIR spectral range

The new eight-cylinder diaphragm vacuum pumps from Vacuubrand offer 30 to 60 per cent more pumping speed

Scientists know that accurately determining the density of a substance is critical in the research process

Gilson's automated solid phase extraction (SPE) instrumentation provides a wide range of throughput solutions

Randox Food Diagnostics are pleased to release the RX monaco analyser - a fully automated solution for high quality wine testing. The RX monaco is a cost effective solution for medium to large sized wineries offering the ultimate in convenience, performance and confidence.

The new catalogue from Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau presents high precision thermoregulation solutions for laboratories, pilot plants and production processes. In the new 2013/2014 catalogue a range of new innovations are shown.

Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new technique for delivering stem cell therapy to the eye which they hope will help the natural repair of eyes damaged by accident or disease. This could help millions of people across the world retain – or even regain - their sight.

New research from the University of Southampton has shown that copper can prevent horizontal transmission of genes, which has contributed to the increasing number of antibiotic-resistant infections worldwide.

Roche and the Innovative Medicines Initiative have announced the launch of StemBANCC, a new academic–industry partnership that unites ten pharmaceutical companies and 23 academic institutions.