Dear Researcher,
We are pleased to present the e-Lynx, a newsletter devoted to keeping our customers up-to-date on new technologies,
our new products, suppliers, activities and promotions.
- MJSBioLynx Well Being
- NEW PRODUCTS
- FEATURED PRODUCTS
- ANNOUNCEMENT
- COME AND MEET US!
- PROMOTIONS
- TECHNICAL REPORTS
MJSBioLynx Well Being
In June...We Celebrate Fathers
The Dalai Lama could be considered the Father of Peace. Just like Mother Teresa, he has some wonderful Fatherly words of wisdom we thought we would share with you.
“As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is, therefore, part of our responsibility toward others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier than we found it.”
"Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back, and reasons to stay.”
“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
“Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.”
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.”
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”
NEW PRODUCTS
Victory Scientific – SmartRack®: To Help Organize Your Lab
SmartRack®, a compact organization system for laboratory workstations. 
The modular system enables:
- Increased availability of the limited workspace
- Increased process quality and efficiency
- Improved productivity at lower costs
- Universally applicable for sitting and standing activities in the laboratory
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FEATURED PRODUCTS
BioEcho Life Sciences – RNA/DNA Extraction
BioEcho is a specialized solution provider for the extraction and analysis of nucleic acids using spin column technology. They create disruptive technologies, products, and workflows that make downstream processing of nucleic acids easier and faster.
Fast and Convenient – DNA and RNA extraction in one step, 50-70% faster than established methods.
High Sensitivity – Highly pure DNA/RNA free of contaminants and inhibitors.
Reliable Results – Lysis under physiological conditions results in long and intact DNA/RNA perfectly suited for downstream applications such as PCR, NGS, RT-PCR, RNA-seq, and more.
Sustainable – Reduces plastic consumption by up to 70% and minimizes use of hazardous reagents.
Available EcoLUTION™ Products from BioEcho:
RNA Extraction: Cell Culture, Viral, FFPE, Tissue
DNA Extraction: Blood, Buccal Swab, Cell Culture, FFPE, Plant, Tissue, Viral
Nucleic Acid Cleanup: DNA Cleanup, DNA Organic Solvent Cleanup, RNA Cleanup Enzymes, Reagents and Accessories
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Vector Laboratories – VectaPlex™ Antibody Removal Kit
This ready-to-use kit is designed to remove antibodies and other non-covalently bound detection reagents from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sections in immunofluorescence or tyramide signal amplification staining workflows.
VectaPlex simplifies sample processing for manual workflows, accelerates multiplex assay optimization, preserves precious samples, and maintains tissue integrity and morphology through multiple cycles of antibody binding and removal.
Obtain more spatial biomarker information from each tissue section:
- Detect 7+ targets in a single tissue using two-color fluorescent imaging and standard IF reagents.
- Multiplex at room temperature with minimal tissue damage or loss of antigenicity.
- Preserve precious sample in IF and TSA, including sensitive tissues such as lung, skin, and breast.
- Stain with multiple primaries from the same species and a single secondary without cross-reactivity.
- Reduce the need for optimization of the sequence in which antibodies are bound during TSA.
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Check out our IHC and IF brochure products
and tips to improve your workflow.
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Micronic – Sample Storage Tubes and Tube Wizard
Micronic offers a complete line of sample storage tubes that fit in the 96-well, 48-well or 24-well rack format. All Micronic sample storage tubes are manufactured to industry leading strict tolerances and 
are available non-coded, alphanumeric coded, or with a unique 2D Data-Matrix code on the tube bottom, which can be combined with a 1D barcode on the tube side.
- Medical approved virgin polypropylene
- Low protein binding surface
- Mechanical strength
- Pyrogen free
- Black or white code surface (bottom and/or side) cannot be separated from the transparent tube
- Permanent laser-etched code on the tube bottom, which is chemically, scratch and mechanically resistant
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ANNOUNCEMENT
BioEcho Life Sciences – Mastering Nucleic Acid Extraction: Principles, Methods, and Troubleshooting
In case you missed the webinar - you can now watch on demand.
- Gain a fundamental understanding of various extraction principles and their pros and cons
- Choose the right extraction method for your project and needs
- Firsthand tips and tricks from a nucleic acid extraction expert
Presented by Nike Bahlmann, MS
Director of Global Support at BioEcho Life Sciences
COME AND MEET US!
MJS BioLynx – June 2024 Shows
Come and say hello and find out how our products can help you with your research.
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| June 11 | University of Alberta - Katz Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research |
9:30am - 11:30am |
| June 11 | University of Alberta - CCIS Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| June 12 | University of Calgary Biological Sciences |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
| June 13 | Lethbridge University | 11:00am - 1:00pm |
PROMOTIONS
New and Improved CUTANA™ CUT&Tag Kit – 20% OFF
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Lectins and Bioconjugation: Mix & Match and Receive 25% OFF
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Expression Media & Expression Media Kits - 25% OFF
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TECHNICAL REPORTS
Enhance Your Transcriptome Analysis: Tips for Preparing Optimal RNA
RNA extraction is a critical step in molecular biology and genomics research, particularly in transcriptomic analysis and sequencing studies. Obtaining high-quality RNA is essential for accurate downstream analysis. However, different types of samples present unique challenges that researchers must address to ensure optimal RNA yield and integrity. To successfully conduct an RNA-seq experiment, it is important to understand the entire workflow, which includes experimental design, RNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing, and analysis. This article will explore the first steps of the
process: the experimental design and the important factors involved in RNA extraction from various sample types.
Bacteria in Metastases: The Microbiome of Cancer
Within our bodies, microbes have developed an essential, commensal role and are found in many niches. A comprehensive study, recently published in Cell, provides a fascinating insight into the role of microbes in cancer and how they can modulate prognosis and responses to treatment.
The research, published in Cell, was led by Emile Voest and Lodewyk Wessels at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam. The researchers analysed over 4000 tumors seeking to understand
the diversity of microbes and the ways they interact with cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment.
Thanks, Dad!
The MJS BioLynx Team
