Ferrofluids, with their mesmeric display of shape-shifting spikes, are a favorite exhibit in science shows. These eye-catching examples of magnetic fields in action could become even more dramatic through computational work that captures their motion.

Healthcare company Roche has completed its share purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of TIB Molbiol Group. The acquisition enables the group to further expand the portfolio of CE-IVD assays and research use assays.

A distribution agreement between Avantor and Agilent is enabling analytical chemistry workflow laboratories full access to the latter's Chemistries and Supplies Division (CSD) portfolio — focusing on chromatography columns, sample preparation products, chemical standards, and spectroscopy supplies through Avantor’s digital and direct channels.

Within the framework of a five-year services agreement, Lonza and Bioqube want to provide for the development and manufacturing of biologics and small molecules for portfolio companies of Bioqube. The offering is to accelerate timelines for the development and manufacturing of molecules and disruptive technologies.

Calibre Scientific announced the acquisition of Benson Polymeric, a manufacturer of polymer-based High-Performance Liquid Chromatography columns and resin. The acquisition is to enhance the company's growing presence in the chromatography sector.

Foie gras has been valued as a delicacy in some cultures for more than 4000 years. The texture — i.e. the feeling that the liver produces in the mouth — cannot yet be imitated. A research group has now tackled this issue in a collaboration attempted to uncover the secrets of liver pâté.

According to research results published in the scientific journal Ecology, diverse diatom communities enhance the productivity of marine coastal zones.

Micronic launched the Tube Reader DT510 for high-speed storage tube code reading. Designed to enhance lab space reads 1D rack barcodes, 1D barcoded tubes and 2D Data-Matrix coded tubes in less than a second.

Chemical reactions and molecular modifications change the genome of every human over the course of their lifetime. These modifications can result in disease, but they also provide a basis for determining a person's biological age. Fraunhofer scientists participating in the project “Drug Target” have developed a method that can quickly check the condition of the genome.

In order to expand its capacities and modernise its packaging line, those responsible for the location of a large biotechnology firm in the Netherlands were looking for a new system to pack vials and pens in different configurations. Automating this small-component packaging task would open up the possibility of increasing efficiency and saving production costs. At the same time, the chosen packaging solution needed to offer a high level of flexibility and precise handling.