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Bertin Instruments designs & manufactures scientific instruments for critical applications in the fields of  Nuclear, Health Physics and Defence against CBRN threats. Our instruments and on-demand technologies allow our customers to measure and detect invisible elements. Contamination detection and concentration measurement is essential for any person, material or environment exposed to ionizing radiation. Bertin Instruments […]

Nucleic acid isolation is an essential step in molecular biology and is the starting point of most downstream experiments. As these molecules are fragile, it is important to ensure efficient grinding while preserving biological compounds. Precellys homogenizers have been used for DNA and RNA extraction and sample preparation all over the world for many years. […]

Bertin Bioreagent offers two kits to extract DNA and total RNA from animal tissues. These kits are part of a complete sample preparation workflow that starts with tissue homogenization using Precellys instruments and whose quality has been validated by Bertin Health & Life Sciences R&D team. DNA extraction is a critical step in molecular biology […]

In April 2021, air sampling was conducted in outdoor restaurant terraces in three major cities in Portugal to collect data on the presence of SARS-CoV-2. Nineteen air samples were collected during lunchtime using Bertin’ Coriolis Compact air sampler, and one of the samples tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA. This low number of positive samples was […]

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is known for its anti-inflammatory effects and is commonly used to treat auto-immune and systemic inflammatory diseases. Basophils are a type of white blood cells that are responsible for inflammatory reactions during the immune response and produce inflammatory mediators such as histamine and serotonin. Recently, it has been reported that, the anti-inflammatory […]

Get the power of the Precellys Evolution Touch! Bertin Health & Life Sciences is proud to announce the arrival of a newcomer into the Precellys family – the Precellys Evolution Touch. More advanced and intuitive than ever, this new homogenizer boasts exceptional efficiency and versatility, making it suitable for all types of sample preparation requirements. […]

The Coriolis range of biological air samplers has been developed by Bertin Health & Life Sciences to be more efficient than traditional indoor or outdoor air quality monitoring systems. Since its creation, they have become the best tool for control of airborne contamination for researchers all around the globe. Versatile, lightweight and simple to manipulate, […]

Micro RNAs are small naturally occurring non-coding ribonucleic acids, with sizes between 18 and 40 nucleotides (nts). Found in plants, animals and viruses, they have been proven to play a significant role in RNA silencing and the regulation of gene expression. As a result, interest in smaller RNA species, such as miRNA, has increased. In […]

Sample prep is a curious and difficult task. It is not always easy to choose the right equipment, accessories and workflows since everything depends on the sample to prepare and homogenize. Homogenization of tough samples, such as bones, is even more complicated. The biggest challenge when working with such tissues is efficient sample processing. The […]

Bioaerosols consist of airborne particles that may contain or come from living organisms. The composition and concentration of bioaerosols in the air are critical parameters to consider for the welfare of animals and humans. From healthcare facilities to the food industry, among many other work spaces, the monitoring of bioaerosols and the efficiency of their decontamination […]