HERCULES, CA –– Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced an unlimited spectral range and resolution feature in version 9.0 of its award-winning KnowItAll® software. KnowItAll 9.0 allows users to store spectra in a user database at the precise range […]

Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott’s Ibis Biosciences today introduced a new molecular assay to detect a wide variety of vector-borne microorganisms, including those known to cause Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis. Vector-borne pathogens are microorganisms that are typically transmitted by arthropods such as ticks, mosquitoes or fleas. The […]

Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems and Molecular Devices have launched the next generation of Leica MM AF imaging systems, a product line that combines Leica Microsystems’ leading microscopy technology and Molecular Devices’ latest MetaMorph® NX Software. Analyzing large amounts of data The new Leica MM AF NX imaging system presents an entirely redesigned workflow-oriented interface to […]

Harvard Apparatus, the world leader in syringe pumps, has just released the NEW NanoCool Cell Delivery System. Features include: • Ideal for stem cell research • Increases cell viability • Maintains cells at 18°C, reducing O2 consumption • Flow ramping to reduce injection site blowback • Programmable methods for automatic recall of entire cell delivery […]

HOUSTON–The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) have awarded Eureka Genomics Corporation a $750,000 Phase II SBIR for the detection of rare variants of Bacillus anthracis. After successfully completing a DHS Phase I contract, Eureka Genomics has been awarded a $750,000 Phase II SBIR from The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]

Surrey, Canada — QImaging, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance, easy-to-use digital cameras for life science and industrial applications, released QCapture Pro 7 imaging software. Redesigned with a new user interface that supports life science researchers, QCapture Pro 7 provides easy image acquisition with intuitive and advanced imaging capabilities. As an enhanced upgrade from […]

SEATTLE, Wash. – 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® Rat miRNA Expression Assay Kit for use on its nCounter Analysis System. The nCounter Rat miRNA Expression Assay Kit enables researchers to perform direct digital detection […]

ATLANTA – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of Thermo Scientific Bioservative, a sample preservation matrix that does not require refrigeration. Bioservative™ ensures the cell viability of microbiological samples for up to seven days and delays the breakdown of RNA, DNA and peptides within a sample for […]

SHANGHAI and TAIPEI — QIAGEN today officially opened its new subsidiary in Taiwan, QIAGEN Taiwan Co., Ltd., and began direct sales in the market. To mark the event, QIAGEN held an inauguration ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel, Taipei, attended by 100 distinguished guests, including local government officials, prominent key opinion leaders and customers. Establishing the […]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (MGRC) has announced the extensive update of its comprehensive range of high-speed online bioinformatics analysis tools and reference databases. These free-to-use tools now offer users greater flexibility to perform complex analyses of genomic data with a very short turnaround time. One of the major updates involves […]