Munich, Germany, Nanion announces the introduction of a completely new product line for efficient analysis of bilayer-reconstituted ion channels and nanopores. The first of these, the Orbit 16, allows for automated formation of, and recordings from 16 bilayers in parallel, combining efficient data generation and ultra-high data quality. The Orbit 16 takes the pain out […]

Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott has entered into an agreement with the University of North Texas Science Center, one of the nation’s leading forensics institutions, to evaluate the company’s award-winning PLEX-ID™ instrument for use in analyzing human remains to support missing persons and human trafficking investigations. UNT Health Science Center works closely with […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) today announced the release and immediate shipment of its Axiom Exome Genotyping Arrays, which provide the highest coverage of novel, putatively functional coding variants available. The exome, comprising the protein coding regions of the human genome, is the site of over 85% of causal mutations in single gene disorders. […]

Global genomics software company Biomatters, the creators of Geneious, have appointed Karin Fredrikson to lead their New Jersey and San Francisco operations. Karin is experienced in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and will take on the role of Vice President for US Operations in response to Biomatters’ rapid international growth. “I am excited about the […]

PENZBERG, Germany, TATAA Biocenter, Europe’s leading provider of genomic services using quantitative real-time polymerase PCR (qPCR), is expanding its offerings to high-throughput gene expression profiling using Roche’s RealTime ready Custom qPCR Assays and Panels. TATAA Biocenter’s laboratories provide contract research for a full range of real-time qPCR services, including primer and probe design, validation, data […]

Battle Creek, MI, The Emerging Technology Accelerator (ETA), an initiative of the Global Food Protection Institute (GFPI) advancing the development of novel food protection technology platforms, today announced it will make investments in two innovative startup companies that have developed products that rapidly detect pathogens in food. Seattle Sensor Systems and nanoRETE were selected from […]

SKOKIE, Ill. – NanoProfessor®, a division of NanoInk®, Inc. focused on nanotechnology education, announced today that North Central State College (NC State) in Mansfield, Ohio took the first step to integrating nanotechnology into its science education program by purchasing the NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program curriculum. Ken Ekegren, a registered Professional Engineer and Assistant Professor for […]

Menlo Park, Calif., DNA2.0 today announced the selection of Cosmo Bio Co., Ltd. as the non-exclusive distributor in Japan for DNA2.0’s complete line of bioengineering solutions, including gene synthesis powered by GeneGPS for maximal protein expression as well as the company’s protein engineering solutions—ProteinGPS for rational protein design and Protein Variant Libraries for directed evolution. […]

Madison, WI USA: Promega Corporation announces the launch of QuantiFluor™ RNA System for highly sensitive, easy RNA quantitation. The QuantiFluor RNA dye enables quantitation of small amounts (as little as 100pg) of RNA in solution; a critical step in many biological applications, particularly in standard molecular biology techniques. The new system provides significantly increased sensitivity […]

AMSBIO offers a family of anti-tag antibodies to optimize the detection and purification of recombinant tagged proteins. Most of AMSBIO’s anti-tag antibodies are mouse monoclonal antibodies which have been screened and extensively validated for high sensitivity and specificity, in applications including Western Blot, Immunofluorescent Staining, Flow Cytometry and Immunoprecipitation. The anti-DDK clone 4C5 antibody detects […]