Roche NimbleGen and 454 Life Sciences are capturing the targeted resequencing market as researchers in laboratories worldwide adopt the NimbleGen Sequence Capture microarrays and the Genome Sequencer FLX System to speed sample preparation and subsequent sequencing for research on genetic-based diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Targeted resequencing allows scientists to capture only the regions […]
Stuart’s new SMP40 automatic melting point apparatus incorporates the latest digital video imaging technology to detect and accurately capture the melting point of up to three samples simultaneously. The only unit to offer a colour VGA screen to view the melt process in real time or retrospectively, the SMP40 also introduces an innovative split-design concept […]
Companies to Collaborate on Next Generation Laboratory Instruments MENLO PARK, Calif. and NORWOOD, Mass., Jan. 29 — Cantimer, Inc. and Advanced Instruments, Inc. today jointly announced that Advanced Instruments Inc. has made a $1 Million equity investment in Cantimer. The two companies further announced their intention to collaborate on the development of a new generation […]
In an effort to determine the influence of viral pathogens in declining coral health, researchers at San Diego State University recently used metagenomic analysis with the Genome Sequencer System from 454 Life Sciences to sequence Porites compressa coral samples under varying environmental stressors. The purpose of the study, led by Dr. Forest Rohwer, was to […]
State-of-the-Art Laboratory Complex Enables Expanded Biologics Capabilities ST. LOUIS, Jan. 29 — SAFC Pharma(TM), a business segment of SAFC®, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich® group (Nasdaq: SIAL – News), today announced that it has commenced operations at its 7,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art laboratory complex in Carlsbad, CA. Located adjacent to the Company’s existing flagship viral […]
Mammalian Protein Extraction Buffer and Yeast Protein Extraction Buffer Kit GE Healthcare has introduced Mammalian Protein Extraction Buffer and Yeast Protein Extraction Buffer Kit, for efficient high quality extraction of soluble protein from mammalian cultured cells and yeast cell respectively. The Mammalian Protein Extraction Buffer and Yeast Extraction Buffer Kit are mild, non-denaturing buffer compositions, […]
Biohit, Inc. has introduced its Environmentally-Friendly “Green” Initiative Biohit pays particular attention to the environmental impact of its operations, and makes highly-effective use of raw material while generating less waste. The state-of-the-art manufacturing technology allows Biohit to create high-quality products while effectively minimizing environmental impact. Some examples of Biohit’s Green Commitment include Environmentally-friendly plastics that […]
Micronic Europe has introduced a new Deluxe Starter Pack for laboratories, such as exist in Biobanking or Biorepository organisations, looking to securely and traceably store thousands of samples per month. The Micronic Deluxe Starter Pack contains everything needed to start using 2D coded sample storage tubes enabling laboratory workers to ensure a secure sample logistics […]
A key milestone for personalized medicine has been achieved by two Roche Applied Science companies, Roche NimbleGen and 454 Life Sciences, in developing revolutionary technologies to resequence all human exons from individual genomes. Roche NimbleGen has launched Sequence Capture 2.1M Human Exome microarrays, built on the HD2 platform, which allows researchers to capture all exons […]
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced it has renamed Velocity11 as Agilent Automation Solutions and selected LabAutomation2009 to introduce the new division. The company is also launching new products and applications here designed to help researchers and scientists increase productivity and decrease costs. Agilent Automation Solutions is part of the Agilent’s Life Sciences Solutions Unit. […]
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