SEATTLE–NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and developer of molecular diagnostics, today announced the availability of the nCounter® miRGE Assay for use on its nCounter Analysis System. The nCounter miRGE (“merge”) Assay enables researchers to investigate expression levels of both micro RNAs (miRNAs) and the messenger RNAs […]

MADISON, Wis. – Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) today announced the commercial launch of human iCell® Endothelial Cells for use in vascular-targeted drug discovery, tissue regeneration and other life science research. Endothelial cells make up the lining of blood vessels and thus are an important factor of vascular research across a multitude of disease states. Endothelial […]

Stony Brook, New York, USA – inGenious Targeting Laboratory, Inc (iTL), and Umeå University (Umeå, Sweden) have partnered in a two year Master Institutional Service Agreement, further strengthening their ongoing relationship. Investigators from Umeå University have been utilizing iTL’s services since 2006. This agreement combines the research expertise of Umeå University with the over 12 […]

BLACKSBURG, Va.–Techulon Inc., the leader in low-toxicity gene delivery has signed a distribution agreement with BioConcept of Allschwil, Switzerland. Glycofect is a polymeric nanoparticle-delivery transfection reagent designed to be particularly effective in primary cells of therapeutic interest. It is being used in over 20 countries by government, university and corporate laboratories for advanced research towards […]

Lewisville, TX — In response to increased demand for custom molecular and cell biology products and services, Bio-Synthesis Inc, a U.S-based biotech company, is announcing a major expansion. During the summer of 2011, BSI created a dedicated molecular lab in its 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas, adding an eighth division to BSI’s […]

STRASBOURG, France – Polyplus-transfection celebrates 10 years of commercial growth and research and development in the field of transfection bio-tools and therapeutics with further additions to team Polyplus-transfection SA, which specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the delivery of nucleic acids in research and therapeutics, today celebrates 10 years of continuous growth. From […]

Cambridge, UK – Horizon Discovery (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, has announced that it has completed a second closing of its Series C funding round, realizing a cumulative total of £11.3m ($18.6m) funding via a private placement of ordinary shares in the Company. The funding will […]

Introducing the CELLTRACKS® Circulating Melanoma Cell (CMC) kit from Veridex. Designed for research applications, CELLTRACKS® CMC RUO kit uses proprietary immunomagnetic technology to capture melanoma cells that have detached from tumors and entered the bloodstream. CMCs may be useful in elucidating the biological mechanisms of certain cancers. Enables faster development Less time intensive and labor […]

GE Healthcare Life Sciences has extended its leading range of Amersham™ Hyperfilm™ products with Amersham Hyperfilm Blue, a blue sensitive film which enables rapid, qualitative results for the detection of chemiluminescent signals in different blotting assays. The film requires minimal exposure time, often only one minute, to produce sharp and high contrast radiographs, making it […]