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In conjunction with our 30th company anniversary, we invite you all backstage and introduce the people behind our microplate readers. Today: he brings different departments together for the common good. Introducing our Product Specialist Mario.

It is hard to consider life without calcium. Calcium ions play a central role in a huge variety of biological functions and cellular processes – from fertilisation, development and differentiation to metabolism, cell proliferation, secretion and muscle contraction, as well as brain functions including learning and memory1. This blog explains some of the many roles of calcium, and discusses the different ways that calcium ions can be measured. 

iGEM is a worldwide scientific entrepreneurship competition that supports the next generation of synthetic biology innovators. In 2019, three hundred plus teams competed in a Giant Jamboree in Boston for medals and prizes, showcasing their work. BMG LABTECH proudly supported various teams, including three from different UK universities: team Notox from Nottingham, team Cutiful from Manchester and team ProQorum from Oxford. All three teams won a gold medal at the Giant Jamboree in Boston, our sincere congratulations to everyone who was involved. 

In conjunction with our 30th company anniversary, we invite you all backstage and introduce the people behind our microplate readers. Today: A Baltic Sea native that moved the whole way down to the opposite corner in Southwest Germany. Get to know more about our musician and application specialist Andrea!

In conjunction with our 30th company anniversary, we invite you all backstage and introduce the people behind our microplate readers. Today: He could have made it as a cartoon draftsman! Instead, he is taking care of our production, making sure that all processes work smoothly. Here is Markus!

Vaccines are powerful tools that have completely or nearly wiped out several viral diseases. Other infectious diseases however still await the development of effective vaccines. These diseases include malaria and HIV, whose vaccine development has been going on for decades. Presently, the globe is dealing with a pandemic of the novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the world is clamoring for an effective vaccine. This has spurred a rapid advancement of new vaccine technology into clinical trials and could very well lead to a new era in vaccine development.

Recently there have been many reports that raise concern over the use of certain high blood pressure (HBP) medications and the possible effect on virus infectivity with respect to SARS-CoV-2 the virus responsible for the COVID19 pandemic. 

In conjunction with our 30th company anniversary, we invite you all backstage and introduce the people behind our microplate readers. Today: Juggling between QC tests, support and his organic orchard, he is BMG LABTECH´s longest serving employee. 

Today, life expectancy in developed countries is well above 80 years of age, but with a longer life expectancy comes a higher chance of developing a neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and dementia. As these disorders progress, they become increasingly debilitating until full-time care is required. Unfortunately, the etiology of these diseases is still not fully understood, and most drugs only treat symptoms. With life expectancy on the rise, it is important to further our understanding of these conditions and develop new treatments. 

In conjunction with our 30th company anniversary, we invite you all backstage and introduce the people behind our microplate readers. Today: a natural multi-talent from Down Under, besides supporting customers, he enjoys playing the violin and the food he produces in his own farm.