LANCASTER, Calif. – Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP), a leading provider of software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Simulations Plus have signed a five-year research collaboration agreement (RCA) to work together to develop Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) toxicity models for FDA regulatory and research applications. […]

San Carlos, Calif. – NuGEN Technologies, Inc., a leader in genomics sample preparation, expands the utility of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for the analysis of microbial species and microbiome samples with its Ovation Prokaryotic RNA-Seq System. The core technology used in this product enriches for mRNA in NGS libraries, and can be applied to transcriptomes extracted […]

SEATTLE, Wash. – NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held life sciences company marketing a complete solution for detecting and counting large sets of target molecules in biological samples, today announced the expansion of its microRNA (miRNA) product line with a multiplexed assay for profiling the mouse miRNA transcriptome. miRNAs are a class of small, non-coding […]

PARIS – Cellectis bioresearch, a specialist in genome customization and a subsidiary of Cellectis (Alternext: ALCLS), has today announced that it will launch gene specific TAL(1) nucleases on February 28, 2011. Taking advantage of an exclusive license agreement with the University of Minnesota, Cellectis has rapidly integrated TAL effector nucleases into its DNA nuclease production […]

LANSING, Mich. – Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) today announced that its rapid tests for Salmonella meet the guidance for Salmonella in animal feed currently being considered by the FDA. The FDA’s proposed guidance for Salmonella in animal feed seeks to lessen the number of human illnesses linked to contact with animal feed and pet food […]

SEATTLE – Geospiza Inc, the market leading developer of the GeneSifter software platform for genetic analysis, today announced that PerkinElmer, Inc. has signed a multi-year license agreement for Geospiza’s GeneSifter Lab Edition and GeneSifter Analysis Edition software products. GeneSifter Lab Edition is used by laboratories around the globe to track sample processing and deliver data […]

LEXINGTON, Mass – RainDance Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of microdroplet-based solutions for single molecule and single cell analysis, today announced that it has closed a Series D financing round of $37.5 million. The financing was co-led by new investor Quaker BioVentures and existing investor Mohr Davidow Ventures. Existing investors Alloy Ventures and Acadia Woods, […]

New Milton, Hampshire, UK – Genetix today announced the launch of the new ClonePix™2 system – the second generation system based on the company’s well-established and successful technology and chemistries for clone screening and selection. The ClonePix 2 system utilizes fluorescence and white light imaging and advanced image analysis capabilities to automatically screen more clones […]

Strasbourg – Polyplus-transfection SA, a privately-held company developing innovative solutions for the delivery of nucleic acids in research, bioproduction and therapy, announced today that it has granted Roche Glycart AG, a Swiss biotechnology company fully-owned by Roche, a non exclusive license to use polyethylenimine (PEI) for in vitro transfection applications for research purposes. By entering […]

Rockland Immunochemicals recently announced a new Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) Western Blot Kit. GFP is routinely used as a reporter of expression. GFP is an ideal biosensor and numerous cell lines have been created that express GFP. Rockland’s GFP Western Blot Kit (catalogue number KCA215) was produced by optimizing Rockland’s Anti-GFP Antibody (catalogue number 600-301-215). […]