SOUTH EASTON, Mass. — Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:PBIO – News) (“PBI” and the “Company”) today announced measurable progress in the development of a new procedure for the selective extraction of male DNA from mixtures of male and female cells. The project’s goal is to improve the processing of sexual assault evidence kits (also called “rape […]

WALTHAM, Mass. — PerkinElmer, Inc. PKI +1.17% , a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the results of collaborations with Fukushima University and the University of Tokyo, to develop new radiation detection tests in support of ongoing nuclear crisis response efforts in Japan. Immediately after […]

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Life Technologies Corporation today announced that it has acquired Matrix MicroScience, a British manufacturer of large-volume, automated sample preparation systems and consumables for the food safety testing industry. Matrix MicroScience’s technology will be added to Life Technologies’ existing foodborne pathogen detection workflow. The complementary technologies will ultimately help reduce the cost of […]

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & TORRANCE, Calif.–AB SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, and Phenomenex, a global leader in separation science techniques, today announced a collaboration agreement designed to significantly improve food testing. Critical to the collaboration is the creation of a joint rapid response team responsible for developing the industry’s highest-quality, most cost-effective […]

RURO, Inc., a developer of research software and inventory solutions announced today that it has successfully integrated its FreezerPro 2012 edition with Angelantoni’s SmartFreezer. The SmartFreezer is capable of reading both RFID and 2D barcodes. The SmartFreezer with be shown at numerous shows throughout the US and Europe in 2012. The fully integrated unit will […]

Telstar, with almost 50 years’ experience in low-temperature applications, has developed in-house a new cold storage technology for laboratory and research fields. Telstar enters the field of ultra-low-freezing by developing its own technology for cold storage applications. Telstar Cold Storage technology has been applied to a new line of innovative equipment focused on efficient and […]

Many scientists around the world have come to rely upon the Porvair Sciences Catalogue as a primary source of information that enables them to choose the optimum microplate or tissue culture consumable for their application. The new 2012 edition brings together information on Porvair Sciences comprehensive microplate and microplate instruments product range, together with a […]

Durably constructed the thick-walled Arctic Rack-24 from Micronic is a new rack and cover enabling high integrity sample storage at ultra low (cryogenic) temperatures over extended periods of time. The Arctic Rack-24 is purpose designed to accommodate twenty four high volume (6.00ml or 7.50ml) Micronic storage tubes in an automation-friendly SBS** footprint. A special cover […]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific MaxQ High Performance (HP) Orbital Digital Shakers. Consisting of open air and incubated bench-top models and incubated or refrigerated floor models, the MaxQ® HP Shaker range is ideal for sensitive cultures. The sturdy units will provide a “hard shake” for […]

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, technical and laminate furniture products, today announced that Nycom, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, has joined Kewaunee’s network of dealers. Nycom is one of the largest laboratory furniture sales and distribution companies in the United States. […]