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Are residues of pesticides in the milk? Salmonella in eggs? Does the meat contain excessive residues of antibiotics? Is the fish already spoiled? And does the expensive wine illicitly contain sweeteners?

The new Object Tracking Module for Live Cell Imaging microscopy allows the movement and changes of cells to be tracked and analysed in real time. This can help to better understand the dynamics of cell processes and, for example, to observe the effects of drugs or other treatments on cells.

Animal welfare organizations have been calling for a ban of rabbit pyrogen testing (RPT) for a long time – and finally successfully. By 2026, animal tests are no longer allowed for the obligatory pyrogen tests, detecting fever-causing impurities (pyrogens) in parental medicines.

Currently, not only is SARS-CoV-2 rampant in Austria, but also influenza (mainly A) and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). For the first two vaccines exist, whereas for RSV only a passive immunization with synthetically manufactured antibodies for prophylactic use is available.

SZABO-SCANDIC has been supporting the young researcher Sarah Spöck, who is investigating the role and function of TET enzymes, as part of the Immunis Sponsorship for Young Science for a year. Next to the cash prize, it is primarily in-kind contribution in form of medical products, which eases the daily research routine of Sarah Spöck.

In Austria biomedical analysts are not only obliged by law to further training. Biomed austria, the professional association of biomedical analysts, also recommends voluntary further training. The professional association offers a fund specifically for further training to which SZABO-SCANDIC added 2500 euros for 2023.

The world's leading medical trade fair "Medica" took place from 14 to 17 November 2022 with 81,000 visitors in Düsseldorf, Germany. With over 5,000 participations from 70 nations, a wide variety of innovations was offered.

The Corning^® Lambda™ EliteMax Benchtop Pipettor is a semi automated, affordable, and easy-to-use liquid handler for lab benches that are tight on space but require the power and ability to perform high content screenings for large volumes of assays. This is the optimal solution for purification, isolation and extraction methods for sample preparation and compound management.

Sample contamination is a major concern for molecular biology work. It can create data issues, ruin precious samples, and waste valuable working time. Performing experimental protocols in a biosafety cabinet is an excellent way to help reduce the risk of contamination and help keep laboratory workers safe when working with hazardous reagents or samples.

The winner of the Immunis Sponsorship for Young Science is Illaria Dorigatti, who is investigating the function of the enzyme PEDS1 on the hematopoetic system. She is receiving cash and in-kind contribution worth 6,500 euros from the medical products specialist Szabo-Scandic. The recognition award endowed with 1,000 euros goes to Konstantin Adrian Klötzer at the Medical University of Graz.