Plasmonics

PerkinElmer Invests in Carterra, the Leader in Label-Free High Throughput Antibody Screening and Characterization

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Biology, Medical specialties, Natural sciences, Biotechnology, Immunology, Nanotechnology, Plasmonics, Biosensor, Surface plasmon resonance, Monoclonal antibody, Antibody, Microfluidics

Traditional antibody discovery relies on low-resolution screening techniques to triage antibody libraries down to a small number of candidates, which are then characterized on low-throughput biosensors.

Key Points: 
  • Traditional antibody discovery relies on low-resolution screening techniques to triage antibody libraries down to a small number of candidates, which are then characterized on low-throughput biosensors.
  • The Carterra LSA platform turns that model on its head by allowing the rapid and high-resolution characterization of entire antibody libraries for binding kinetics and epitope, thereby combining screening and characterization into one step.
  • Carterra is the leading provider of high throughput technologies designed to accelerate and improve the discovery of novel therapeutic candidates.
  • The LSA combines patented microfluidics technology with real-time high throughput Surface Plasmon Resonance (HT-SPR) and industry-leading data analysis and visualization software to revolutionize mAb screening.

NRL researcher optically measures aerosol particles smaller than a wavelength of light in real time

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Plasmonics, Physical sciences, Condensed matter physics, Physics, Plasmon, Electron

Naval Research Laboratory invented a new method to create and optically measure gases with particles smaller than a wavelength of light.

Key Points: 
  • Naval Research Laboratory invented a new method to create and optically measure gases with particles smaller than a wavelength of light.
  • Principal investigator Jake Fontana and his peers published the findings February 2019 and have a patent pending on their technique.
  • Because the particles are plasmonic, we can see them in real time," Fontana said.
  • Plasmonic materials -- such as gold, silver and platinum particles - contain oscillating electrons that couple efficiently to light.

Chemical Analyzer Now Enhances Identification of Low Dose Concentration of Illegal Substances

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Drugs, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Raman scattering, Plasmonics, Surface science, Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, Fentanyl, SERS

The Thermo Scientific Gemini Analyzer, now with LowDoseID, specifically addresses the rising trend of low concentration amounts of illicit substances.

Key Points: 
  • The Thermo Scientific Gemini Analyzer, now with LowDoseID, specifically addresses the rising trend of low concentration amounts of illicit substances.
  • The analyzer combines Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) into one device to facilitate comprehensive and confirmatory chemical identification for substances with a concentration between one and 10 percent.
  • The ability to detect small amounts of substances significantly enhances accuracy and efficiency for first responders, particularly when identifying the presence of Fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
  • "The Gemini Analyzer with LowDoseID meets an immediate need by increasing the accuracy of drug identification in low dose situations while keeping safety, reliability and ease of use top of mind."

EBSCO Information Services Announces Support for The UK Reproducibility Network

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Academic journals, Publishing, Periodicals, EBSCO Information Services, EBSCO Industries, Plasmonics

IPSWICH, Mass., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is joining the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) as an external stakeholder.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is joining the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) as an external stakeholder.
  • As a provider of journals, e-books and a discovery service, EBSCO is well-known by researchers and the academic institutions that support them.
  • EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries.
  • EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a family owned company since 1944.