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Many are probably aware that lectins are complex proteins, or glycoproteins. However, lectins are also appealing for research due to their ability to recognize and bind specific carbohydrates. If this property is taken advantage of, a previously unimaginable number of possibilities could be discovered. Especially since lectins are even more accurate as markers than antibodies alone.

We are pleased to announce that we are adding a new manufacturer to our range: Cayman Chemical. For more than 40 years, Cayman Chemical is manufacturing and supplying biochemicals, assay kits, antibodies and proteins to scientists all over the world. They offer a wide range of research products, covering important areas like cancer, oxidative stress, epigenetics, neuroscience, inflammation or metabolism.

The Corning Bottle Top Dispenser is a universal solution for dispensing organic and inorganic liquids. The specialized airpurging and closed circuit system ensures no loss of reagent during dispensing, as well as when the device is not in use.

Streamline your IHC-Workflow with the new VectaMount Express Mounting Medium! VectaMount Express is the latest non-aqueous clearing and mounting medium from Vector Laboratories. It is engineered to enable faster mounting of cells and tissues following the immunhistochemical (IHC) staining.

BioTek is now Agilent! On December 1, 2021, all BioTek products were added to the Agilent product portfolio.

Since the new omicron variant becomes more and more relevant, also research starts to push the new B.1.1.529 variant into the foreground. To enable the research, our supplier eENZYME worked at full blast to deliver new spike RBD proteins and new pseudoviral particles to the latest omicron variant.

Friday, the 26^th of November, the WHO has declared an additional variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as VOC (Variant of Concern): the variant B.1.1.529 or omicron variant. This variant shows over 30 mutations in the spike protein. Some of the mutations are already known from previous VOC to elevate the infectious potential and to escape the immune system.

More than 30 projects were submitted for the 1st Immunis Sponsorship for Young Science, and prizes were awarded during the ÖGAI annual meeting. Sarah Spöck from the Medical University Innsbruck received the Immunis Sponsorship for Young Science 2021 and will be supported in her research with cash and in-kind contributions worth 7,000 euros. The recognition award endowed with 1,000 euros is awarded to Mustahpa Jaiteh from CeMM.

Lonza's "Classic Media" product line will be removed from the range at the end of 2021. But don't worry, we have alternatives for you.

When there is an increased risk of infection, crowds of people or clusters of infections, rapid certainty about the incidence of new infections is essential. With the first test and laboratory bus, the Office of Armaments and Defense Technology relies on a fully equipped mobile laboratory.