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March 29, 2023
WPI’s new web is now live, and we want to help you get started.
When you create an account, you can:
- See your advanced pricing
- Check out faster without having to enter all your data each time
- Take control of your account
- Update your contact information
- Manage orders
- Maintain a wish list
- Track your order history
- And more!
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March 27, 2023
WPI’s new web is now live, and we want to help you get started.
WPI is required to collect taxes in most states. If you are tax-exempt and operate in one of those states, you need to submit proper documentation before we can process your orders without tax. To apply for tax-exempt status:- Create an account by clicking on the account icon in the upper right corner of the screen and following the prompts. Navigate to the Tax Exempt Application at /tax-exempt-application. Enter your contact information and upload your current Sales Tax Certificate.
- Our customer service team will verify your tax status and let you know when your tax-free account is ready. This takes less than one business day.
- Then, you can place orders online, and we will not collect taxes.
If you need to expedite the process...more
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March 16, 2023
World Precision Instruments' (WPI) legacy Robotic Epithelial Measurement System (REMS) and the new advanced, upgraded version of REMS, EVOM™ Auto, are high-throughput, automated transepithelial/transendothelial electrical resistance (TEER) measurement systems. These robotic systems, combined with EVOM™ technology, expedite TEER measurements.
A 96-well plate can be read within a few minutes using an automated TEER measurement system versus using a manual TEER measurement system, which can take up to 90 minutes to read a single 96-well plate. Manual systems require a user to move the electrode from one well to another and perform the rinsing in between, if needed. (Rinsing of the electrode while reading through a number of samples helps to prevent sample cross-contamination.) As automated systems measurements and rinsing are controlled by robotics, manual handling time is eliminated. Additionally, automated systems offer better measurement...more
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March 03, 2023
Have you got the new EVOM Auto TEER Measurement System for 96-well HTS plates? This short videos shows how easy it is to setup.
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March 03, 2023
Introduction
In the process of ‘cell cycle’, cells grow and divide into two genetically identical daughter cells. It is regulated by a complex signaling pathway which keeps cell homeostasis by regulating cell division and DNA duplication1. On the other hand, because cancer cells grow and divide indefinitely out of cell cycle control, anti-mitotic drugs are used to suppress abnormal proliferation...more -
March 01, 2023
Introduction
Cytotoxicity refers to the degree of damage to cells.
caused by chemical substances or physical factors. Measuring it through cytotoxicity assay is essential for drug development and biological research. Cells undergo complex signaling pathways that causes various cell death processes such as apoptosis, necrosis, and necroptosis. However, most cytotoxicity assays...more -
February 24, 2023
EVOM™ AutoLCI Automated Live Cell Imaging System
An integrated live cell monitoring system for stable imaging of suspension cells in immunological research
As white blood cells responsible for immune function are suspension cells that travel along blood vessels, immunology studies often use various suspension cell lines originating from white blood cells. Dealing with suspension cells, unlike adherent cells, slight movement of a plate when locating it on the microscope causes the cells to float. Aside from the problems caused by temperature and CO2 instability, it is in fact not possible to use a traditional microscope to monitor cells in real time. Therefore, in order to stably monitor suspension cells, a live cell imaging device such as EVOM™ AutoLCI that operates...more -
January 25, 2023
With You in mind, we just rolled out our redesigned website with some great features highlighted in this video! You get:
- One click menu for easy access to products
- Product filtering to quickly narrow down your product selection
- Simplified ordering lets you add products to your cart from any page with products listed
- Much more!
Our goal is to simplify your life. Let us know what you think of the new look and how we can help you find information faster...more
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January 25, 2023
The US FDA Modernization Act 2.0 replaces the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act which required animal testing prior to human trials. The new law, sponsored in the Senate by Rand Paul and co-sponsored by 11 other bi-partisan senators, eliminates that requirement. Representatives Vern Buchanan and Elaine Luria introduced the companion bill in the House, with over 105 bi-partisan cosponsors. President Biden signed the bill into law in December 2022. With the advent of modern research methods, we now have many options available to test the efficacy and safety of new pharmaceuticals without requiring the use of animals. Some of these methods include cell-based assays, microphysiological systems like organ-on-a chip (OOC), and bio-printed or computer models. In 2019, the cost of bringing a new drug to market varied greatly from $161...more