Madison, WI USA. – Promega Corporation announced today the launch of the QuantiFluor® ONE dsDNA System, a sensitive, dsDNA-specific fluorescent dye suitable for use in both research and clinical workflows. The new dye system is integrated into the new Promega Quantus™ Fluorometer and GloMax® detection instruments, but is compatible with any fluorometer capable of measuring […]

HOLLISTON, Mass. — Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:HBIO), a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of tools to advance life science research, today announced the realignment of its global operations to create organizational efficiencies and better position the Company for growth. As part of the realignment, Harvard Bioscience will reduce its global workforce […]

CARDIFF, UK –– Dr. Nina Moran from GE Healthcare Life Sciences will be swapping a lab coat for legislation, when she visits Mr. Roger Williams MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, at the House of Commons for a “Week in Westminster” as part of a unique ‘pairing’ scheme run by the Royal Society – the UK’s […]

SAN DIEGO and SYDNEY — BioNano Genomics announced today the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has elected to incorporate the Irys technology into their disease research programs, with particular emphasis on improving understanding of prostate cancer. With their purchase of an Irys System, Garvan becomes the first Early Access user of the technology in Australia. […]

WALTHAM, Mass. — Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has received approval from the European Commission (EC) for its pending acquisition of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE). To expedite the approval, Thermo Fisher has committed to divest of its cell culture (sera and media), gene modulation […]

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – Instem, a leading provider of IT solutions to the global early development healthcare market, announced today that it has acquired Perceptive Instruments (“Perceptive”) as it continues to consolidate the life sciences IT marketplace. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, Perceptive develops, manufactures and supplies image analysis and data processing solutions that are primarily […]

Woburn, MA and Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium (PRWEB) — PathoGenetix, Inc., a developer of an automated system for rapid bacterial identification, and Applied Maths, NV, a leader in bioinformatics and analytical solutions for public health and research laboratories, presented a novel study at InFORM 2013 comparing comparing three different genomic methods for typing bacterial pathogens: the new […]

Vernon Hills, IL — For a low-cost method of measuring disinfection efficiency and contamination levels, Cole-Parmer presents the new GreenLight® Environmental Bacterial Count Systems. The systems are ideal for monitoring wastewater discharge for disinfection limits in NPDES permits, drinking water plant disinfection, and bacteria in water at beaches. The systems measure oxygen consumption to determine […]

SEATTLE – NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced the appointment of David W. Ghesquiere as Senior Vice President, Corporate & Business Development, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Ghesquiere will work with NanoString’s Chief Executive Officer, Brad Gray, to shape the […]

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — PBL Assay Science announces the expansion of its assay services portfolio to include 38 different ultra-sensitive biomolecule assays using the Singulex® Erenna® Immunoassay technology. Based on an innovative single-molecule counting (SMC) technology, these services are designed to provide sub-picogram per ml sensitivity for analytes in human serum or plasma. The background reduction […]