JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports that the University of Leipzig has chosen the CellHesion® 200 system for their Institute of Experimental Physics I. The research of the Institute of Experimental Physics I is focused on soft condensed matter as bulk material, in interaction […]

Exiqon A/S (NASDAQ OMX: EXQ), a leading supplier of high-value gene expression analysis products, today launched its highly flexible Pick & Mix microRNA PCR Panels for sensitive and specific quantification of custom selected microRNAs in both 96 and 384 well array forats. In brief, the Pick & Mix microRNA Panel system allows the customers to […]

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today introduced four Thermo Scientific Pierce Calibration Solutions for the calibration of Thermo Scientific Mass Spectrometers, including the Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap series and the Thermo Scientific TSQ Vantage series. The Pierce® Calibration Solutions are ready-to-use liquid formulations that consist of highly purified […]

At the Seventh annual PEGS conference to be held in Boston, MA, TTP LabTech will release data demonstrating the use of their novel acoustic biosensor, Libra2, for the study of glycosylation patterns on cell membranes. TTP LabTech is inviting scientists to Booth 304 to view the data and discuss future developments and applications of the […]

Minneapolis – Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) (Techne) announced today that it has acquired 100% ownership of Tocris Holdings Limited and subsidiaries (Tocris), a leading supplier of reagents for non-clinical life science research. Tocris’ products are used in both in-vitro and in-vivo experiments, to understand biological processes and diseases. The business is focused on making biologically […]

Momentum Corporate Finance has advised the Shareholders of Tocris Bioscience on its £75 million sale to Techne Corporation. One of the largest South West based deals for 2011 has been announced with the £75 million sale of Bristol based Tocris Bioscience to US based Techne Corporation. Bristol based Momentum Corporate Finance conducted an international auction […]

Dualsystems Biotech, a leading developer of protein-interaction discovery tools, and Bulldog Bio, a marketing-based US distributor, have agreed to a long-term relationship to sell Dualsystems’ extensive line of protein expression and analysis systems. The partnership will establish Bulldog Bio as the single source for all of Dualsystem’s products in the US. “Dualsystems Biotech is the […]

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced that its shareholders have approved Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Health System Chief Executive Officer at the University of Michigan, as a new member of its Board of Directors. Dr. Pescovitz will be replacing Dr. W. Ann Reynolds Ph.D., […]

MELVILLE, N.Y. – Nikon Instruments, Inc. (www.nikoninstruments.com) today introduced its CFI60 Plan Apochromat Lambda Series objectives,now employing Nikon’s proprietary Nano-Crystal Coat technology to dramatically increase the transmission rate of this series across a broad spectrum range. This unique coating helps reduce flare and produce bright, sharp, high-contrast images across the entire range of wavelengths — […]

UVP, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of BioImaging Systems and Laboratory Products, announces that the company has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system. “UVP is committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality products designed and manufactured to exceed our customers’ expectations,” explained Leighton Smith, President and CEO of UVP. He […]