HPLC Delivery to the University of Cambridge
We recently delivered an HPLC system to Agnes Tyburn the University of Cambridge. Agnes’ current research involves RNA and she needed a capable HPLC at a good price to take her work to the next level. She hopes to detect nucleotides with the HPLC’s VWD.
Experts in Exports: Applikon Bioreactors go to Germany
We recently completed a successful shipment of several Applikon bioreactors to a pharmaceutical facility in Germany. Bioreactors are highly specialised pieces of equipment – sensitive, heavy, and of significant value. So ensuring we packed them securely for international transport was essential. The process began with a full clean-down of each unit to prepare them for […]
Lab clearance at RAF Caversham
Richmond Scientific were tasked with the removal of ducted fume hoods from two rooms of the RAF Caversham site in Bicester. We were an active participant in a construction operation, working with the contractor to prepare the buildings for demolition. It took four of us five days to remove sixteen cupboards from the site. Because […]
Tricky delivery to the Liverpool School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
We are proud to count Liverpool School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as a customer. On this occasion, we had to deliver this large 125 litre Astell autoclave from our site in Chorley to Liverpool. To accomplish this we hired a HIAB, a lorry fitted with a medium sized crane. On unloading, a large hydraulic […]
Lab clearance at Concept Life Sciences
Concept Life Sciences Case Study – lab clearance Richmond Scientific were asked to carry out a lab clearance by Concept Life Sciences, who are located in Derbyshire. We were tasked with the disposal of a range of contaminate – Consumables and glassware – WEEE waste – Chemicals – Lab equipment – Miscellaneous plastic items […]
Pol-Eko Smart Climatic Chambers
Pol-Eko Smart Climatic Chambers are a serious contender in the modern market. They provide a degree of networking and quality of life enhancements that make using them a real breeze. Here at Richmond, we are passionate about connecting our customers with these high quality brands which provide great value and excellent design. Pol-Eko has been […]
Using the application of UHPLC to determine age
How old are you? A simple enough question which many people would answer without a second thought. However, biologists have various different ways of answering this question. Firstly, there is our mental age, where, especially as children, we develop at different rates. For example, at school, teachers may classify children as having a ‘reading age’ […]
How a discovery in Yellowstone National Park led to the development of PCR
The development of the gold-standard PCR COVID-19 tests used to fight the global pandemic all started with a question from microbiologist, Tom Brock, who began the research that would go on to revolutionize the field of biology.
fNIRS Technology Lets Clinicians Detect Tinnitus for First Time
A technology called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can be used to objectively measure tinnitus, according to a new study*. Tinnitus affects up to 20% of adults… Tinnitus is defined as the awareness of a high-pitched ringing or buzzing in the ears or head, which is not from an external source. It is reported to affect […]
Infusing Gin and Gas Chromatography
Gin has been growing in popularity in the last few years. From new gin bars popping up around towns and cities, various new brands of gin making their way into supermarkets and pubs everywhere, and even festivals dedicated to the drink, it has been hard to miss. It seems that gin has also found its […]
