Baltimore, MD – BD Diagnostics, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), today announced the release of a research use only (RUO) molecular test designed to rapidly detect antibiotic resistance genes found in the superbug known as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). These deadly organisms are associated with high mortality rates, are easily spread […]

SEATTLE, Wash – NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and developer of molecular diagnostics, today announced it has obtained the CE Mark for its PAM50-based gene expression test for breast cancer, clearing the company to sell its test in the European Union and other countries recognizing the […]

CARLSBAD, Calif., — Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its OpTmizer™ CTS™ T-Cell Expansion Tissue Culture Medium — a reagent that is now cleared as a Class II medical device and offers cost- and time-saving advantages for transitioning studies from the research bench to clinical trials. The […]

UNION CITY, Calif., — Abaxis, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ABAX), a medical products company manufacturing point of care instruments and consumables for the medical, research, and veterinary markets, and providing reference lab services to the veterinary and research markets, announced today that a settlement had been reached in its lawsuit with Cepheid, Inc. (NasdaqGS: CPHD), over several […]

SUNNYVALE, Calif., — Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) today announced preliminary revenue results for the 2012 Third Quarter, ending September 30, 2012. Based on current projections, Third Quarter revenue is expected to be in the range of $79 to $81 million, lower than targeted due primarily to intermittent interruptions in the supply of Xpert cartridge parts. The […]

CARLSBAD, Calif., — Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced the launch of Pervenio™ Lung RS. First-of-its-kind, the molecular test has been documented to reliably identify early stage lung cancer patients who are at high risk for mortality following surgery. It also fulfills an unmet need for prognostic information to guide preventative treatment and improve disease […]

Melbourne, Australia; — Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG; NASDAQ: GENE) is pleased to announce that BREVAGen™ has been cleared for sale into the State of Florida following the grant of a permit to the Company’s Australian-based laboratory by the Clinical Laboratory Unit of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (“AHCA”). This news follows the Company’s […]

Mansfield, MA,– PrimeraDx, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, announced today that they were awarded a grant by the National Cancer Institute-sponsored Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program to develop an assay to rapidly detect diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma (DLBCL) subgroups. This single-tube gene expression profiling assay will be used for classifying DLBCL subgroups, thereby facilitating […]

Cambridge, UK and MA –– Innovative technology design and development firm Cambridge Consultants is working with Singapore-based Clearbridge BioMedics on a groundbreaking device to improve cancer testing and research. The innovative second-generation ClearCellTM System enables tumor cells to be retrieved and detected even faster, and potentially more accurately, from a simple blood sample – paving […]

OMAHA, Neb. — Transgenomic, Inc. (OTCBB: TBIO) announced today that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Axial Biotech’s ScoliScore™ Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Prognostic Test for a total consideration of $4.4 million in cash. The acquisition provides Transgenomic with the ScoliScore™ assay technology and intellectual property, an established revenue and customer base, and […]