Abstract: An antioxidant dietary supplement composition comprises from 37 to 42% by weight of grapeseed extract, from 32 to 37% by weight of green tea extract, from 7 to 15% by weight of pine bark extract and from 7 to 15% by weight of pomegranate extract, wherein the % by weight is based on the total weight of the grapeseed extract, green tea extract, pine bark extract and pomegranate extract in the composition. The composition has use in the treatment of viral infections, especially respiratory infections, in mammals and birds, especially in humans, horses and camels. Also disclosed is a method of treating a viral infection in a mammal or bird which comprises administering to the mammal or bird a composition according to the invention.

Abstract: A laboratory stand for a microplate comprises a base (2), at least one post (3, 4) extending upwardly from the base, a shelf (5) located above the base and supported by the at least one post, and means for adjusting the height of the shelf in relation to the base. The shelf (5) comprises a rear portion (9) which is substantially horizontal and a front portion (10), which is inclined downwards away from the horizontal, which is adapted to retain at least one microplate. The laboratory stand improves pipetting ergonomics.

Abstract: A laboratory stand for a microplate comprises a base (2), at least one post (3, 4) extending upwardly from the base, a shelf (5) located above the base and supported by the at least one post, and means for adjusting the height of the shelf in relation to the base. The shelf (5) comprises a rear portion (9) which is substantially horizontal and a front portion (10), which is inclined downwards away from the horizontal, which is adapted to retain at least one microplate. The laboratory stand improves pipetting ergonomics.