Grand Rapids, Mich. – Gentel Biosciences, a leader in proteomics tools, and Van Andel Research Institute (VARI), a biomedical research institute, jointly announce today the granting of U.S. Patent 7,838,634 for a new method to profile changes in the glycosylation of proteins captured on the surface of an antibody array slide. Gentel first obtained an […]

BELMONT, Calif. – Phalanx Biotech Group, a global provider of genomic analysis services, announces its newest expression microarray – the Rat Whole Genome OneArray®. Curated from RefSeq.42 and Ensembl.59 databases, the Rat OneArray® is comprised of 25,338 long-oligonucleotide probes engineered to meet specific isothermal requirements for superb hybridization performance. This microarray features data reproducibility with […]

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Today the Pfizer Animal Genetics laboratory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, received Ilumina® CSPro 50K certification. The certification reaffirms Pfizer Animal Genetics’ commitment and investment in cutting-edge genomic technology to support livestock producers. “We are excited to achieve additional certification for our laboratory in Kalamazoo,” says Sue Denise, Director, Global R&D and Laboratory Operations […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) today announced the release of a complete data set of 5 million variants on its website. The genotyping data set, part of the Axiom(TM) Genomic Database, is based on extensive validation of genomic variants from the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Database (dbSNP), 1000 Genomes Project, NHGRI Database of […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) today launched the GeneChip(R) miRNA 2.0 Array. This enhanced version of its best-in-class microRNA (miRNA) interrogation solution will support the research community’s pursuit of personalized medicine by accelerating the identification of biomarkers and gene expression signatures associated with disease. Built on the success of the first-generation miRNA Array […]

BlueGnome used this weekend’s conference of the Chinese Society of Reproductive Medicine in Chongqing to announce the availability of its 24sure and CytoChip platforms in China. Both 24sure and CytoChip combine advanced microarray technology with sophisticated signal processing software in order to inform investigation of genetic disorders from cancer to infertility. The application of 24sure […]

Oxford, UK – Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, today announced that its Genefficiency™ and CytoSure™ array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) services have been accredited as meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international standards by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The award underlines the superior level of […]

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, today announced that its Genefficiency™ and CytoSure™ array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) services have been accredited as meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international standards by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The award underlines the superior level of expertise and quality […]

Midlothian, UK – Arrayjet today announced that the company has launched its custom microarray services offering. Arrayjet entered the microarray market in 2005, when it launched the first of its suite of four microarrayers based on the company’s unique non-contact technology. Since then, the company has sold over forty instruments worldwide, to customers working in […]