Automated Benchtop System Prepares Samples for the Roche GS FLX DNA Sequencer DANVERS, Mass. – Beckman Coulter Genomics introduces the SPRIworks Fragment Library System II. The second release in the SPRIworks product line automates the preparation of fragment libraries for the Roche GS FLX* DNA Sequencer, and can prepare up to 10 DNA libraries in […]

Pre-clinical research could generate proof of principle for future cell therapies to treat other neurodegenerative diseases, including spinal cord injury CARLSBAD, Calif. –The University of California, San Diego, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and LifeTechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced the initiation of studies which may lead to the future development of cell transplant […]

Enables fast, reliable and cost-effective screening of fragment libraries Dundee, Scotland — The University of Dundee announced today that it has become the first facility worldwide to take delivery of Biacore™ 4000. Biacore 4000 is a powerful solution for large-scale, label-free molecular interaction analysis in drug discovery, from early screening to characterization. The University of […]

Company Developing, Manufacturing and Marketing ViBE™ Systems to Enhance Development and Production of Biotherapeutics CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–BioScale Inc., a privately-held life science company that develops, manufactures and promotes a new generation of protein analytics technology, today announced that it has secured $25 million in its recent financing round. Led by new investor Morningside Venture, this round […]

UVP, LLC announces a major upgrade to the VisionWorks®LS Software, configured with UVP’s BioImaging Systems, making this version the most streamlined, efficient design for personalized workflow. The new VisionWorksLS 7.0 software includes a redesigned interface, portable analysis data, capture templates and compatibility with Windows 7. Photo caption: Screen shot shows new tab layout and preset […]

Custom Copy Number Variation Assays Provide a Simple and Precise Way to Detect Hundreds of Variants in a Single Multiplexed Reaction GOTHENBURG, Sweden & SEATTLE–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 launch of its […]

Transaction Expected to Close in Early Q3 2010 BILLERICA, Mass.–Millipore Corporation (NYSE:MIL), a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced that its shareholders voted at a Special Meeting of Shareholders to approve the previously-announced acquisition of all outstanding shares of common stock of Millipore by Merck KGaA […]

New Mitos In-line Connector System offers fast and reliable uninterrupted liquid flow Royston — Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has introduced the new Mitos In-line Connector System. This innovative connector provides a single, fast and reliable multi-way connection, which offers extensive time savings when compared to traditional connections between individual pipes. […]

CE Certified Barcoded Magnetic Beads System with 128-plex Capabilities Readies for International Market Expansion SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.–Applied BioCode, Inc. announced that its BioCode-1000 Analyzer has been CE Certified under the compliance of Laboratory Equipment Standards EN55011, EN61010-1, EN61326-1, IEC61010, EN61000-3-2, and EN61000-3-3. The CE Certified marking that the BioCode-1000 Analyzer has met all relevant […]

Initial Data on Pressure-Enhanced Processing and Analysis of FFPE Tissue Presented at the Symposium on High Pressure at Harvard Medical School SOUTH EASTON, Mass. — — Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:PBIO – News) (“PBI” and the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“CRADA”) with the Armed Forces Institute of […]