PALO ALTO, Calif. & LONDON–StemCells, Inc. (NASDAQ:STEM) and Stem Cell Sciences plc (AIM:STEM) (ASX:STC) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which StemCells will acquire the operating subsidiaries and certain related assets of Stem Cell Sciences (SCS) for 2,650,000 shares of StemCells common stock and approximately $715,000 in cash. Stem […]
FlexGen, a Dutch Life Sciences company, is active in the genetic research market with a proprietary custom microarray synthesis instrument. The financing will allow FlexGen to speed up the development and global commercialization of its FlexArrayer, an instrument that provides researchers with unprecedented freedom in the production of custom microarrays. FlexGen is collaborating with several […]
STAMFORD, Conn.–FUJIFILM Corporation announced that Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) has purchased an AP-3000 label-free surface plasmon resonance (SPR) detection system. The AP-3000 will support Wyeth’s medicinal chemistry department in screening small chemical fragments during drug discovery. Wyeth is one of the world’s largest research-driven pharmaceutical and health care products companies. Using a proprietary, high-sensitivity SPR biosensor, […]
nanoTherics, a scientific medical research devices company founded in 2007, is pleased to announce launch of the magnefect-nano™, a new device for improved gene transfection. The system uses a unique technique applying proprietary magnet configurations and oscillating array systems to promote particle/DNA uptake into cells thus significantly improving non-viral gene transfection whilst maintaining cell viability. […]
IonFlux™ Systems Deliver Tens of Thousands of Data Points Per Day SAN FRANCISCO–Fluxion Biosciences, a leading provider of functional cell biology platforms, introduces the IonFlux-HT and IonFlux-16 Automated Patch Clamp Systems, bringing significant gains in throughput, workflow simplicity and affordability to ion channel research. These new systems combine Fluxion’s proprietary microfluidic technology with integrated electronics […]
CARLSBAD, Calif.–Helixis, Inc., developer of nucleic acid analysis tools, announced today that Jay Flatley, CEO of Illumina, Inc., has joined the company’s board of directors. Under Flatley’s leadership Illumina has become the market leader in genotyping and next-generation sequencing systems, and has completed numerous strategic technology acquisitions. Recognizing the company’s record of growth, Forbes magazine […]
HERCULES, CA – February 26, 2009 – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc, (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the company, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research and Nonlinear Dynamics are coordinating the proteomics community’s efforts to develop standards and validated protocols that will ensure reproducibility […]
KNOXVILLE, TN–(February 26, 2009) – Protein Discovery, Inc., a privately held life sciences company, today announced that it has hired Jeffrey A. Komatz for the position of chief financial officer. Mr. Komatz will be responsible for ensuring the continued financial health of Protein Discovery. As the CFO, Mr. Komatz will plan and manage the company’s […]
MADISON, Wis.–Promega Corporation announces the availability of the new pmirGLO Dual-Luciferase miRNA Target Expression Vector. pmirGLO supports both breadth and depth in the microRNA study. Researchers have both ability to measure a wide dynamic range of miRNA activity in a vast number of cell types and the option to create a stable cell line from […]
BILLERICA, Mass.–Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL), a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced that it has purchased the assets associated with Epitome Biosystems’ EpiTag™ technology. The purchase price was not disclosed. The technology acquisition will enable Millipore’s Bioscience Division to expand its presence in the fast growing […]
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