Paris, France and North Brunswick, NJ — L’ORÉAL and Hurel Corporation (“Hurel”) today jointly announced that they have achieved the initial milestone of a research and development collaboration to create a new and disruptive in vitro test for potential allergic reactions to substances that could come into contact with the skin. The new device, named […]

Exclusive US Launch on TAP’s Booth 457 at LabAutomation 2010 CAMBRIDGE, England–The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, today announced the US launch of Cell-IQ® – a live cell observation and analysis system. The automated system has applications in drug discovery and stem […]

AMSBIO has announced the addition of the Oris™ Pro Cell Migration Assay to its range of 96-well cell exclusion zone assays for performing cell migration and cell invasion experiments. The new assay kit, that complements the popular Oris Cell Migration Assay, now enables researchers to save time and cost by using automated liquid handling equipment […]

WASHINGTON — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that it has acquired and received acceptances in respect of approximately 97% of the currently issued shares of Genetix Group plc (GTX: AIM) in relation to its previously announced offer dated December 18, 2009. Danaher intends to acquire any common shares of Genetix that remain untendered through […]

7 out of the 25 Top Pharmas Now Use Genedata Screener for High Content Screening Analysis San Francisco, Calif. — Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, today announced that over the past 12 months Genedata Screener has experienced unprecedented industry adoption with 7 out of the […]

Reno, Nevada — Hamilton Robotics introduces a new Cell Imager for automated cell growth monitoring in the company’s CellHOST culture system. The Cell Imager accurately measures cell confluence and growth in 96-well plates and is ideal for measuring hybridoma clones in antibody screening for therapeutic and diagnostic research and development. This dedicated imaging module optimizes […]

Applications of first-of-its-kind cytometer system in basic cell biology research and drug discovery LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico — Life Technologies Corporation recently announced the release of the AttuneTM Acoustic Focusing Cytometer, a first-of-its-kind cytometer system that uses acoustic waves to precisely control the movement of cells during analysis. Flow cytometry allows scientists to quantitate and […]

LUND, SWEDEN–(eMediaWorld) – CellaVision, which develops and sells digital morphology products for the routine analysis of blood and other body fluids, is strengthening its presence in the US by entering an agreement with Beckman Coulter, which is a global manufacturer of healthcare products and is market leading in analyzers for hematology and clinical diagnostics The […]

Applied BioPhysics, Inc. an analytical instrument manufacturer in Troy, NY, introduces Sandra M. Wells, Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska as the first recipient of the Applied BioPhysics Early Career ECIS Grant Program. This program is intended to foster the prospects of young scientists to secure initial NIH funding […]

REDWOOD CITY and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Fluidigm Corporation today announced a new initiative to apply Fluidigm’s unique microfluidic tools to the analysis of tumor cell heterogeneity, including cancer stem cells. The collaboration will combine Fluidigm’s advanced microfluidic platforms with OncoMed’s proprietary cancer stem cell sorting technology to generate unique […]