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Microplate readers revolutionizing B2B health care

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

In recent years, the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries have witnessed significant advancements in technology and innovation. One such development is the growing adoption of microplate readers in various diagnostic processes and research applications. This article delves into the latest trends driving the increasing implementation of microplate readers in B2B healthcare, the challenges faced by stakeholders, and what the future holds for this crucial lab equipment.Trends accelerating Microplate reader adoptionThe surge in demand for high-throughput screening (HTS) methods has played a vital role in propelling the use of microplate readers in laboratories across the globe. HTS refers to the rapid testing of thousands to millions of chemical, genetic, or pharmacological agents in parallel, helping researchers identify active compounds, antibodies, or genes that modulate specific biomolecular pathways. Multi-mode microplate reader, such as the ones manufactured by BMG Labtech, pr...

Bangladesh government strongly reacts to an international open letter about Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

It has come to the attention of the government of Bangladesh that a group of international personalities, including political leaders, and some Bangladesh nationals have written an Open Letter to the Honourable Prime Minister regarding the ongoing judicial proceedings against Dr. Muhammad Yunus.The Open Letter is marked by an obvious gap of information and amounts to an affront to Bangladesh’s independent judicial system. It comes as a surprise to the Government that the signatories to the letter already reached their own conclusion about the merit of the sub-judice cases as well as the outcome of the judicial proceedings.The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh filed one such case under specific provisions of the Bangladesh Penal Code and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2012. The case was filed based on investigations concerning allegations of misappropriation of profits due to the workers and employees of Grameen Telecom Ltd. The ACC investigation team had found that Dr. Muha...

Ask Amy: The problem with the wedding photos is that the bride is in them

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

Dear Amy: I have many wedding pictures from my son’s first marriage. I am trying to organize all of these pictures so that I can give them to my grandchildren after my (hopefully distant) demise.My problem is that a lot of these pictures contain images of his ex-wife.I’m pretty sure I should replace the framed portraits around the house with the pictures of him with his new spouse. But what about all the other pictures?I don’t want to get rid of any of them; after all, she is the mother of my grandchildren. (We have a somewhat distant but cordial relationship.)I want to be fair to her, and I want to be respectful of the feelings and role of his current wife. I also want to be considerate of the feelings of my son and the grandchildren.So how should I handle the pictures?Should I check with my son first and see what he wants me to do? I’m wondering if he would like me to just “kick the can” down a generation or two and give everyone all the copies and let them decide for themse...

Dear Abby: When he thought I was dying, he revealed his role in this painful deception

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I lost 15 years of my daughter’s life when her mother left the state we were living in without my knowledge.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I don’t want to hear her fantasies about the priest Advice | Dear Abby: She offered no remorse for grabbing the spotlight at the engagement party Advice | Dear Abby: My friend’s personality changed, and now she’s stalking me Advice | Dear Abby: Should I consider this my husband’s strike three? Advice | Dear Abby: I want to leave my wife but I’m afraid she’ll hurt somebody if I do We had a boy and girl during our marriage and had agreed to joint custody. We weren’t supposed to move more than 50 miles from each other so the kids would be close to both of us.My ex-wife took my daughter away when she was 10, and it was a long time until I found they had moved down South. I didn’t see my daughter again u...

Arraez leads Marlins against the Nationals after 4-hit game

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

Miami Marlins (69-67, third in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (62-75, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-12, 4.28 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 148 strikeouts); Nationals: Josiah Gray (7-11, 4.05 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 120 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -176, Nationals +149; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins play the Washington Nationals after Luis Arraez had four hits against the Nationals on Saturday.Washington has gone 29-39 in home games and 62-75 overall. The Nationals have a 23-12 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.Miami has a 69-67 record overall and a 31-36 record in road games. The Marlins have a 43-8 record in games when they scored five or more runs.Sunday’s game is the 13th time these teams meet this season. The Marlins have a 10-2 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Joey Meneses has 32 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 76 RBI while hitting .279 for ...

Braves aim to keep win streak alive against the Dodgers

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

Atlanta Braves (90-45, first in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (83-52, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Charlie Morton (14-10, 3.29 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 165 strikeouts); Dodgers: Bobby Miller (8-3, 4.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 79 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -110, Braves -110; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will attempt to extend a six-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Los Angeles is 46-24 at home and 83-52 overall. The Dodgers rank second in the majors with 213 total home runs, averaging 1.6 per game.Atlanta has gone 46-23 on the road and 90-45 overall. The Braves have a 41-14 record in games when they did not allow a home run.Sunday’s game is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The Braves are ahead 4-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Mookie Betts has 36 doubles, a triple, 38 home runs and 98 RBI for the Dodgers. Max Muncy is 12-for-39 with f...

Pirates try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Cardinals

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (63-73, fourth in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (58-78, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Johan Oviedo (8-13, 4.20 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Cardinals: Zack Thompson (3-5, 3.92 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Pirates -120, Cardinals +100; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to keep a five-game road win streak going when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals.St. Louis is 58-78 overall and 30-40 in home games. The Cardinals are 36-14 in games when they out-hit their opponents.Pittsburgh is 63-73 overall and 31-37 in road games. The Pirates have a 25-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.The matchup Sunday is the 13th meeting between these teams this season. The Pirates have a 9-3 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Edman has 21 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 41 RBI for the Cardinals. Willson Contreras ...

Padres play the Giants leading series 2-1

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

San Francisco Giants (70-66, third in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (64-73, fourth in the NL West)San Diego; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Cobb (7-5, 3.57 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 125 strikeouts); Padres: Seth Lugo (5-6, 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 113 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -140, Giants +119; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres take a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants.San Diego has a 37-34 record in home games and a 64-73 record overall. The Padres have a 32-12 record in games when they did not allow a home run.San Francisco has a 32-35 record on the road and a 70-66 record overall. The Giants are 37-11 in games when they did not give up a home run.The matchup Sunday is the 10th time these teams square off this season. The Padres hold a 5-4 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto has 26 doubles, a triple, 27 home runs and 82 RBI for the Padres. Xander Bogaerts is 9-for-39...

Phillies try to break road skid, take on the Brewers

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (74-61, second in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (76-59, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Sunday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (2-6, 3.88 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Brewers: Wade Miley (7-3, 3.17 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -115, Brewers -105; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Milwaukee Brewers looking to stop a three-game road skid.Milwaukee has a 40-27 record in home games and a 76-59 record overall. The Brewers are 27-13 in games decided by one run.Philadelphia has gone 33-35 on the road and 74-61 overall. The Phillies have the fourth-best team batting average in MLB play at .260.The teams meet Sunday for the sixth time this season. The Brewers are ahead 4-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: William Contreras has a .283 batting average to lead the Brewers, and has 33 doubles, a triple and 14 home runs. Carlos Santana is 14-for-37 with two home...

Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs meet in game 4 of series

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:28 GMT

Chicago Cubs (72-64, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (71-67, third in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Sunday, 12:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (7-9, 5.62 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 106 strikeouts); Reds: Carson Spiers (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -130, Reds +110; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs with a 2-1 series lead.Cincinnati has a 33-35 record in home games and a 71-67 record overall. The Reds have the eighth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .409.Chicago has a 72-64 record overall and a 35-33 record in road games. Cubs hitters have a collective .328 on-base percentage, the eighth-best percentage in the majors.The teams meet Sunday for the 13th time this season. The Reds are up 7-5 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer leads the Reds with a .270 batting average, and has 31 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, 58 walks and 72 RBI. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is 10-for-36 with a home ...