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The OlymPix Camera line includes nine cameras differing in resolution, imaging speed, and other performance aspects. OlymPix cameras have an array of low-light-level imaging detectors, which, according to the company, allow for high-resolution detection of fluorescent and luminescent probes for optical reporters of most light-emitting probes currently available. Models range from 12-bit to 16-bit image capture with control over integration time, binning, and subarray readout using the Windows 95-based OlymPix software control package. Each system consists of a camera, a controller, a PCI-bus camera control board, and OlymPix control software for time-lapse studies and image export to Photoshop and other software packages. Olympus America Inc. Melville, NY The TD-700 Laboratory Fluorometer, combined with SYTOX Green Nucleic Acid Stain from Eugene, Ore.-based Molecular Probes Inc., provides an alternative to traditional methods for assessment of bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics and a variety of bactericidal agents. Incubation is reportedly reduced from 18-48 hours to one hour. Bacterial viability can be monitored continually in real time, according to the company. The benchtop instrument features multiwavelength operation and multipoint calibration capabilities. In addition to antibiotic sensitivity testing, it is capable of RNA, DNA, protein, and GFP measurements. Turner Designs Sunnyvale, CA B/T Sure biological indicators can be used in any steam sterilizer to prove sterility. The company suggests that the indicators be incubated at precise temperatures to ensure accuracy. Also available are B/T Check chemical indicators, monitoring strips to be used daily as a preliminary method of finding sterilization failures. Barnstead/Thermolyne Dubuque, IA The EL700 is a microprocessor-controlled digital centrifuge with heads and adapters for varied applications. The EL700 measures 14 x 18 x 19 inches and weighs 60 lbs. Speed is adjustable from 700 to 9,990 rpm in steps of 10 units with acceleration ramp. Time is adjustable from 1´ to 99 minutes in steps of 1 minute. The refrigerated model's (EL705) temperature is adjustable from 0°C to +30°C in steps of 1¡C. Units are programmable, with capacity of nine individual programs. Eberbach Labtools Ann Arbor, MI Explorer and Voyager can be custom-tailored to meet users' specific requirements and can be changed when needs change. Analytical or top-loading Explorer and Voyager models are available with or without internal calibration. The basic-featured Explorer offers a custom LCD display with seven alphanumeric characters and parts counting, animal weighing, percent, GLP, time, and date functions. Additional features include two large tare keys, one key/one function buttons, and cursor keys for menu navigation. The Voyager, with more advanced capabilities, features a large, high-resolution, backlit graphic display with pop-up windows. Users can access up to 11 functions, including differential weighing, statistics, formulation, and Program-Link, which enables multiple applications to be run simultaneously. Enhanced Voyager features include a custom menu and an applications library. Explorer and Voyager balances are available with capacities up to 32,000 g x 0.1 g. Ohaus Corp. Florham Park, NJ The TopCount Microplate Scintillation and Luminescence Counter models have been equipped with new data-analysis software. Any TopCount already in use in a customer laboratory can be upgraded to the new software versions. Packard claims the new software versions will ensure accurate calculations and corrections for commonly used radionuclides. The software also includes a new crosstalk correction filter to correct for isotopic crosstalk with higher-energy radionuclides, enhanced code label-defined filenames, and the new High Efficiency Counting Mode for low-energy, highly quenched Scintillation Proximity Assay, FlashPlate, and Cytostar-T samples. Packard Instrument Co. Meriden, CT

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