FARMINGTON, Conn.— Shoreline Biome, a microbiome research company that develops tools for characterizing microbiome populations down to the strain level, recently unveiled a convenient new solution for the generation of 16S and StrainID amplicons The Shoreline Waveamplicon kit contains the same innovative amplification capabilities as the Shoreline Complete kit. It is a convenient solution for […]

Strategic Highlights Combination leverages unique strengths of each company: Linde’s long-standing leadership in technology with Praxair’s operational excellence Brings together strong, complementary positions in key geographies; creates a more diverse and balanced end market portfolio Enhanced ability to provide innovative, reliable and cost-efficient solutions for customers Combined pro forma revenues of approximately $30 billion (EUR […]

LGC has signed a further measurement research and reference material collaboration agreement with NIM, China’s National Institute of Metrology and technical centre for legal metrology. This agreement, following on from the successful first collaboration signed in 2011, marks the next steps in the ongoing collaborative programme to develop new measurement capabilities in life science applications […]

– New brand relaunched the company’s identity as a global science and technology company – Relaunch of brand identity included new logo, vibrant visuals BILLERICA, Mass. — MilliporeSigma today announced that it has been recognized by BioInformatics LLC with a 2016 Life Science Industry Award® for most memorable advertising.  Market research firm BioInformatics LLC announced the […]

FUJIFILM Corporation (President & COO: Kenji Sukeno) (“Fujifilm”) is pleased to announce that it approved the acquisition of a leading reagent manufacturer Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. (President: Shinzo Kobatake) (“Wako”) at today’s Board of Directors Meeting. Fujifilm signed an agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (President & CEO: Christophe Weber) (“Takeda”) whereby the Takeda […]

DANBURY, Conn. – Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) is notifying bulk gas and medical gas customers in North America of price increases effective January 1, 2017, or as contracts permit. Adjustments are as follows: 15% for nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, facility fees and rent. Individual price adjustments may be higher or lower in […]

Osaka, Japan – Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today held a meeting of the Board of Directors and adopted a resolution to sign an agreement (“Tender Agreement”) with Fujifilm Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, “Fujifilm”) to transfer its shareholding in Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Osaka, “Wako Pure Chemical”), a consolidated […]

ERWEKA, the premium brand of test equipment for the pharmaceutical and life science industries, has launched the new Dissolution Vessel Cleaner DVC-24. Dissolution vessel cleaning faster than ever before DVC-24 – Efficient and mobile cleaning of dissolution vessels The new patented steam cleaning method from Gloss Technologies which is build inside the DVC-24 allows quick […]

METTLER TOLEDO’S Rainin TerraRacks™ have enabled the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy, to adopt a more environmentally-friendly approach to manual pipetting. Dr Bronislava Matoskova, Molecular Medicine Program Manager, explained: “As well as regular biochemistry and molecular biology studies, we analyze human tissue, blood and serum as part of a molecular medicine research program. […]

Munich, Germany – ibidi continues to extend its unique product range for live cell imaging and immunofluorescence. The new Glass Bottom Dish 35 mm complements ibidi’s successful range of products, which are designed for high quality imaging of living and fixed cells. This Petri Dish, with a 35 mm diameter, high walls, and a glass […]