SAN DIEGO — TriLink BioTechnologies, Inc. (TriLink), announced that it is relaunching its oligonucleotide radiolabeling services. TriLink discontinued the service in May 2009 after ordering trends in 2008 suggested that the market may no longer require it. However, strong customer feedback led TriLink to bring back its radiolabeling services in September 2009. “We’ve learned that […]

Acquisition to expand Corning’s portfolio of life sciences products and global customer access CORNING, N.Y. — Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that it has acquired all the shares of Axygen BioScience, Inc. and its subsidiaries from American Capital Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) for approximately $400 million in cash. Headquartered in Union City, Calif., Axygen is a leading […]

Otava pleased to offer two novel fluorescent dyes. This dyes developed using our innovative “lead dye” method. OTAVA Ltd., is among leading companies conducting research in the area of designing and synthesis of novel, highly efficient fluorescent probes for biology and medicine. We pleased to offer our two novel fluorescent dyes which we currently have […]

PCR-based Workflow Cost-effectively Captures Details of Genetic Variation in Biological Samples CARLSBAD, Calif.–Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of genomic analysis tools that will help researchers in studies that associate genetic variation with specific diseases. These new tools, known as the MeltDoctor™ High-Resolution Melt (HRM) Reagents, are for research […]

Optiferrin shown to provide superior performance in cell culture and addresses the need for animal-free transferrin in many applications including Stem Cells, Primary Cells, Hybridoma Cells and Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. Fort Collins, CO – InVitria today announced the launch of Optiferrin, a high performance, well-defined and animal-free recombinant transferrin for use in mammalian […]

HTRF robustness and sensitivity applied to new functional cell-based assay for better understanding of complex GPCR pathways Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France – Cisbio Bioassays (www.htrf.com), a member of IBA group and global developer of HTRF® (Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence) technology and services used in assay development and drug screening, today announced the launch of the HTRF-based Cellul’erk assay […]

Meridian Bioscience Reaffirms Fiscal 2009 Guidance CINCINNATI–Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO) today provided the financial community with guidance regarding the Company’s fiscal 2010 sales and earnings estimates. Based on the Company’s business planning and budgeting activities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, management expects net sales to be in the range of $160 […]

LifeSensors, Inc. manufactures Ubiquitin Proteasome Pathway (UPP) research tools and novel recombinant protein expression technologies MALVERN, Pa. & SAN DIEGO–Nacalai USA, Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement with LifeSensors, Inc., a Malvern, Pennsylvania, based biotechnology company for distribution of LifeSensors’ Ubiquitin Proteasome Pathway (UPP) research tools and novel recombinant protein expression technologies in Japan, […]

Roka Bioscience to Develop Rapid, Accurate Molecular Tests for Biopharmaceutical Production Processes, Water and Food Testing, and Other Fields – Transaction Enables Gen-Probe to Focus on Human Diagnostic Opportunities SAN DIEGO — Gen-Probe Incorporated (Nasdaq: GPRO) announced today that it is spinning off its industrial testing assets into a new, independent company focused on developing […]

BOTHELL, Wash. — BioLife Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BLFS), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of biopreservation tools for cells, tissues, and organs, today announced that Sigma-Aldrich(R) will distribute the Company’s proprietary HypoThermosol and CryoStor biopreservation media products under the terms of a non-exclusive distribution agreement. Mike Rice, BioLife’s chairman and CEO, noted, “We’re […]