Abstract: There are described a new type of sample holder for performing analyses of biological samples with mass spectrometry in MALDI mode, the process for its production and some protocols for the use of the sample holder in said technique. The sample holder, in its simplest embodiment (10), consists of a support (11) on a face (12) of which there is at least one porous deposit (13) consisting of nanoparticles of an oxide of a Group 4 metal.

Abstract: There are described a new type of sample holder for performing analyses of biological samples with mass spectrometry in MALDI mode, the process for its production and some protocols for the use of the sample holder in said technique. The sample holder, in its simplest embodiment (10), consists of a support (11) on a face (12) of which there is at least one porous deposit (13) consisting of nanoparticles of an oxide of a Group 4 metal.

Abstract: A device (1) for preparing a substrate (S) for processing samples comprises at least a cover (3) having a contact surface (3a) configured to come into contact with a substrate (S) and sealing means (4) located on the contact surface (3a) for latching onto the substrate (S), the cover (3) has a peripheral rim (3b) and an aperture (5) for handling fluids; a frame (6) having an engagement surface (6a) to be coupled with the substrate (S) and at least a window (7) into the engagement surface (6a), said window (7) having an edge (7a) to engage the rim (3b) for holding said cover (3) in a predetermined position with respect to the frame (6).

Abstract: It is described a microfluidic device, for use in the field of analytical fluorescence based assays and, in particular, in FISH assays.

Abstract: It is described a microfluidic device, for use in the field of analytical fluorescence based assays and, in particular, in FISH assays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to supports for bioassays and the use thereof in cell culturing and in cell-based methods and assays. More precisely, the invention provides solid materials coated with films of nanostructured titanium dioxide suitable for the immobilisation of viruses and for cell-adhesion. The nanostructured TiO2 film-coated support of the invention is particularly useful for the preparation of microarrays for genetic and phenotypic analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to supports for bioassays and the use thereof in cell culturing and in cell-based methods and assays. More precisely, the invention provides solid materials coated with films of nanostructured titanium dioxide suitable for the immobilisation of viruses and for cell-adhesion. The nanostructured TiO<SUB>2</SUB> film-coated support of the invention is particularly useful for the preparation of microarrays for genetic and phenotypic analysis.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for production of nanosized particulate matter by vaporization of solid materials, comprising a first chamber (14), a vacuum pump (15) connected to the first chamber (14), a body (2) inserted in the first chamber (14), a cavity (3) formed in the body (2), means (7, 9) for in-feeding a gas flow (8) to the cavity (3), an anode (4) and a cathode (5) partly inserted in the cavity (3), a power supply (6) to apply a voltage between the anode (4) and cathode (5), and a nozzle (11) communicating with the cavity (3) and conveying a beam (12) of particles consisting of vaporized material from the cathode (5), the cathode (5) being disposed facing the gas flow (8) to intercept the latter, and the anode (4) and cathode (5) being positioned so as to allow propagation of an electrical discharge to the gas flow (8) and ionization of the gas itself.