LEXINGTON, Mass. and CORALVILLE, IA – RainDance Technologies, Inc., the Digital Biology™ Company, and Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) Inc., the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, today announced a collaboration focused on consumables specifically tailored to perform the fast-growing application of digital PCR. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will work together on the […]

NORTH HAVEN, CT – Two veteran laboratory supply executives have acquired Macalaster Bicknell of Connecticut, one of America’s original suppliers to the chemical, clinical, university, government, quality assurance and pharmaceutical markets. Tim Grogan and Chris Lope, both formerly in executive management at VWR International, LLC, have taken the helm as Co-Owners and Managing Partners of […]

BELLINGHAM, Wash.–dissolving dust-free grade (DF) Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS). Two manufacturing processes, chemical synthesis and enzyme conversion, make up current worldwide acrylamide production. Chemical synthesis of acrylamide involves adding water to acrylonitrile, usually catalyzed by the addition of Copper (Cu+). This widely used production method carries three significant disadvantages including poor yield, unwanted polymerization or […]

Cornelius, Oregon, USA, – Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. introduces the SHEL LAB Model 2428H, the newest addition to its large capacity CO2 incubator line. (https://www.shellab.com/store/categories/large-co2-incubator/) This 27 cubic foot incubator features active humidity control up to 95%. “The three most critical incubator components that ensure high yields in cell culture are humidity, CO2 and temperature uniformity” […]

Torrance, CA – Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, announces the launch of a new Chinese website. The site delivers all Phenomenex web-based tools, including the company’s unique structure search capability, to the growing China market where Internet use is very high. Chinese users […]

SP Scientific has announced a line of thermal test enclosures for its ThermoJet ES precision temperature cycling system. Developed in conjunction with Khoury Industries, the thermal enclosures provide highly accurate testing and processing of temperature sensitive electronic products. Available in either clamshell or hood configurations, SP Scientific thermal test enclosures may be used to isolate […]

With this new interface, researchers can quickly generate exceptionally flexible designs for high-performance, targeted resequencing, using Agilent’s HaloPlex and SureSelect systems. Now, in just three simple steps, they can create custom sequencing panels tailored to their specific projects. Targeted resequencing of genes/genomic regions is a key step in detecting mutations associated with congenital disease. “With […]

AirClean Systems AC600 Series PCR workstations are designed as application solutions for the manipulation and amplification of DNA and RNA. These PCR workstations are available in 24’’, 32’’, and 48’’ widths. Additional features include built-in 254 nm ultraviolet lights for irradiation and HEPA filtration for a clean work area. Standard on 32’’ and 48’’ wide […]

RADNOR, PA, – The VWR Foundation and Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School dedicated a new science lab yesterday afternoon – a facility made possible by a grant from the Foundation. This donation marks the 50th grant by the VWR Foundation, which has donated more than $400,000 to date to organizations aligned with the Foundation mission. […]

Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce the launch of the Thermo Scientific National Target DP 9 mm C5000 series vial closure system for 12 x 32 mm vials. It is designed to virtually eliminate septa push-through while significantly enhancing productivity and flexibility. These ergonomically efficient, PTFE-free closures are available at a reduced cost when […]