The mosquito LCP from TTP LabTech facilitates the automation and increased throughput of lipidic cubic phase (LCP) crystallization setups, enabling accurate and easy LCP screening. Using a positive displacement syringe with automated tip positioning, the system provides accurate and repeatable dispensing of LCP drops. Precise positioning of the LCP material also facilitates automated imaging of membrane protein crystals in a range of high density plate types. For the precipitant additions step, the disposable tip technology not only provides zero cross-contamination but also negates the need for time-consuming tip washing. Thus, high-throughput rates of more than eight 96-well plates per hour are easily achieved, and evaporation of the dispensed LCP is minimized.
Tim StudtEditor in Chief
Statistical Sampling Could Protect Food SafetyThe current recall of hundreds of millions of eggs based on a couple of hundred cases of salmonella poisoning (none fatal) reflects on the statistical sampling methods in place to protect the public’s safety.. ...continue