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GO Lab homogenizes beetle legs
May 10, 2013

The GoLab homogenized beetle legs in the Bullet Blender Storm for the Biology Department of Loyola University last month, saving countless hours. The GoLab is Quasar Instruments' touring demonstration lab. Go to http://demolabtour.com/ and check when the lab will be near you.

Congratulations!
April 30, 2013

Congratulations to Cheikh Seye of Indiana University on winning a brand new Bullet Blender Storm Homogenizer!  Next Advance awarded the Storm to a visitor who stopped at our booth at a recent convention and filled out a short survey. Cheikh, our lu...

We're exhibiting at 2 conferences in April
April 5, 2013

Come see our latest products at the AACR conference, April 7-10, Washington DC, booth 2261, and at Experimental Biology, April 21-23, Boston, booth 276.

Cold, cold, cold
March 15, 2013

Our new Gold model Bullet Blenders hold samples near 4C during homogenization. Yes, the samples are kept at 4C within a couple of degrees. Powerful, consistent homogenization or cell lysis, high throughput, excellent value, and now, 4C cold. Hot introductory pricing now in effect. Life is golden....

Shaking things up
February 26, 2013

Got culture? To complement our line of rockers, we now carry orbital shakers. And we also carry a tray for these shakers to hold our TPP Tubespin bioreactors.

Got bacteria to lyse? The Bullet Blender can do it!
October 4, 2012

In this paper published in Biotechnology Letters the Bullet Blender was used to lyse L mesenteroides cells prior to HPLC analysis.

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Melanoma Tumors Homogenized in the Bullet Blender
July 24, 2012

The Bullet Blender was used to homogenize melanoma tumors in a study from the H.B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research that shows how ultraviolet B radiation inhibits anti-tumor immunity

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Bullet Blender used in Fraglie X syndrome study
July 11, 2012

In a study published in Cell, the Bullet Blender was used to homogenize neocortex samples to study the posttranscriptional regulation of NOS1 by FMRP. This may contribute to cognitive dysfunction in people with Fragile X syndrome.

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The Bullet Blender can homogenize the toughest samples, even bone!
May 7, 2012

Researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center utilized the Bullet Blender to extract RNA from a mouse femur to examine gene expression in highly mineralized bones,

Our durable stainless steel beads and Bead Lysis Kits allow researchers to homogenize the toughest samples quickly w...

Next Advance Has Moved!
February 23, 2012

After outgrowing our old space, we are happy to announce that we have moved to a new building.  Please update your contacts:

Next Advance
1548 Burden Lake Road
Averill Park, NY 12018

Our phone numbers and email addresses will stay the same.

See us at virtual BioConference Live
February 9, 2012

Come visit the Next Advance booth on February 15 and 16 at www.BioConferenceLive.com

Disgusting samples are worth more
February 6, 2012

What are the most disgusting samples you homogenize? All horrific samples win a pack of bead lysis kits. Email us descriptions of the samples and smells.Photos a plus.

Powerful Homogenizer Built for Tough Samples
December 8, 2011

Next Advance has introduced their most powerful high-throughput homogenizer. The BULLET BLENDER® STORM is ideal for homogenizing the toughest samples, including mouse ...

TPP Bioreactor Bottle Tray
October 26, 2011

Announcing a true match - TPP TubeSpin Bioreactor 600 mL bottles and the Infinity Rocker with the Stabilizer 60...

Introductory Offer on Bead Lysis Kits
June 24, 2011

Bead Lysis Kits contain sample tubes preloaded with optimized bead combinations, to save you time and p...

Save Time with Pre-loaded Tubes
May 21, 2011

Bead Lysis Kits are now available for more convenient homogenization of your samples.  The Next Advance team has formulated bead combinations that have been...

Sales growth of 30% - Thank you
February 4, 2011

We thank our customers for the excellent word of mouth which helped our sales grow 30% in 2010.  We expect this trend to continue with the spread of our newest homogenizers: the Bullet Blender 50 DX which uses several 50 mL tubes; and the BioBox for homogenizing infectious samples, an...

More beads and spoons for RNA extraction
March 24, 2011

Are you homogenizing samples for collecting RNA?  We now offer RNase free beads in all 6 sizes of stainless steel  that we carry (in addition to all 4 sizes of zirconium oxide and 2 common sizes of glass beads).  Also, to help you aliquot beads into sample tube...

Many new products in our line-up
November 12, 2010

2010, our 7th year in business, marks the introduction of several new products, including the Biobox Bullet Blender for homogenizing infectious samples, the Infinity Rocker extra long life series of rockers, a dual-syringe pump, mini-centrifuges, a powerful Bullet Blender homogenizer for use with...

Mini Infinity Rocker released
September 15, 2010

Next Advance, Inc. announces the INFINITY ROCKER™ MINI, a small footprint rocker to round out the Infinity Rocker line.  This 8 by 9 inch platform rocker is also designed to run for many years of demanding use and complemented with a 4 year warranty and digital ...

Homogenize samples in 50 mL tubes
October 26, 2010

Now you can homogenize larger samples and get high quality results.  A new homogenizer for high throughput of larger samples, the BB50-DX rounds out the Bullet Blender^® product line from Next Advance.  This instrument is designed for researchers isola...

New Manager Steering Product Development Path
December 15, 2009

Next Advance announces the promotion of Carlton Hoyt to New Product Development Manager. In this role, he will be head our plan for product introduction.

New Look for Homogenization
September 22, 2009

Next Advance announces the revised version of the Bullet Blender. The new models have better ergonomics as well as an improved look.

Integrated Stirring
January 5, 2007

Next Advance announces integrated stirrers with their pressure cells. The PC77-MAG and PC8500-MAG are ideal for keeping particles in suspensions from conglomerating during the process of packing capillaries.  The magnetic stirring speed is adjustable and by integrating the stirplate w...

Yet higher pressures
October 1, 2006

Next Advance announces the PC8500 Pressure Injection Cell, rated for pressures up to 8500 psi. The PC8500 is similar to the standard pressure injection cell, with components rated for higher pressures, useful for packing longer columns.

Low cost syringe pump
February 21, 2008

Next Advance announces the SP300 infusion only programmable syringe pump.   The SP300 is based upon the SP1000 model, which has been in production for over a decade.  This new model is priced to compete with competitive pumps on price, yet it retains many of th...

Dual Syringe Pump
February 4, 2010

Next Advance announces the SP2200, a new syringe pump model holds 2 syringes.  The SP2200 is based upon our previous syringe pump design for consistent, accurate results.

Freedom Rocker - distinct antibodies in parallel
August 21, 2008

Next Advance announces the multi-dispense option for the programmable Freedom Rockers.  Users can now dispense separate antibodies into each of 2 or 4 trays.

Freedom Rocker Deluxe
January 13, 2007

Next Advance announces the Freedom Rocker Deluxe for consistent results.  This programmable model comes in both 2 and 4 tray models.  The Freedom Rocker has already demonstrated popularity with customers, particularly those in pharma.  Users can program this ne...

Freedom Rocker - 4 trays
May 2, 2006

Next Advance announces the FRSK42 Freedom Rocker with 4 tray capability.  With double the capacity of the older model, sales are expected to climb even faster.

Homogenization of Your Toughest 1g Samples
February 19, 2010

Next Advance, Inc. announces the BULLET BLENDER™ BLUE 5, the newest addition to the BULLET BLENDER™ family of homogenizers. Our most powerful model, the BULLET BLENDER™ BLUE 5 can homogenize or disrupt tough samples up to 1 gram in size in only 5 minutes or less. Like its predec...

Rock the shirt off your backs
August 1, 2005

Next Advance announces the Next Rocker.  Designed to be rugged and quiet, the tilt angle on these laboratory platform rockers is easily adjustable up to 18 degrees.  The speed can be adjusted up to 80 cycles per minute.  And the high quality motor is vibration ...

Pack Capillaries - LC/MS - Get Better Results
June 4, 2005

Next Advance announce the PC77 Pressure Injection Cell for packing capillaries and loading samples for LC/MS.  The Pressure Injection Cell allows you to avoid sample transfers and metallic surfaces, and customers get better results.  Packing your own capillary columns enab...

Cool and Consistent Homogenization
February 28, 2008

Next Advance, Inc. announces the BULLET BLENDER™ BLUE.  Based on the same patented technology as its predecessor, the BULLET BLENDER™, it gently and effectively breaks cell membranes and/or homogenizes tissue samples, in up to 24 sealed microcentrifuge tubes in parallel.&A...

Consistent Cell Lysis at Your Lab Bench
September 29, 2006

The BULLET BLENDER™ uses a new patented technology to gently and effectively break cell membranes or tissue samples.  A versatile instrument, it provides timed control with 11 speeds of operation for your different samples.  The unit operates much more quietly than a...

Automated Processing and Washing of Gels, Blots, and Slides
July 6, 2005

Next Advance, Inc. announces the FREEDOM ROCKER™.   Put an end to babysitting your Southern, Northern, and Western blots, as well as immunofluorescence and in-situ hybridization slides.  Protocols can proceed even people are working on other tasks.  This ...

New Facility
October 21, 2005

Next Advance has moved to our new location in Averill Park.  Next Advance has outgrown its space and is now located in a nicer facility with much room for expansion, allowing the company to continue it's rapid growth.

Homogenizer with Bio-Enclosure
May 11, 2010

Next Advance, Inc. announces the BIOBOX™ for use in combination with the BULLET BLENDER™ homogenizer.  The BIOBOX™ is a negative pressure, locking containment unit  which encapsulates the BULLET BLENDER™, thereby providing an additional layer of pro...

The Last Rocker You Will Ever Need To Buy
May 11, 2010

Next Advance, Inc. announces the INFINITY ROCKER™, designed to run for many years of demanding use and complemented with a 4 year warranty and digital speed control, from 1 to 80 cycles per minute. This quiet, rugged rocker has a brushless motor, which avo...