BILLERICA, Mass. –– RainDance Technologies, Inc today announced that it has added one-step single molecule RNA detection capabilities to its RainDrop™ Digital PCR System. The new workflow provides researchers with a simple method of counting individual RNA target molecules. Available immediately to all current and future RainDrop customers, the new capabilities are compatible with existing […]

FREMONT, Calif. — WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. (OTCQB: WGBS) announced today that it has completed a private placement to accredited investors of $15,037,500 of units consisting of shares of common stock, shares of Series 1 convertible preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of common stock. As previously announced, at the initial closing of the offering […]

Fairfield, IA — Genetic ID NA, Inc., the global leader in GMO identification, announces addition of a new highly sensitive testing technology, Digital PCR, to their portfolio of DNA-based testing technologies. GMO quantification is often necessary in order to meet contract specifications, government regulations, or program requirements. The current industry standard for GMO testing, Real-Time […]

Basel, Switzerland and New York, USA – Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) inaugurated today the Translational and Clinical Research Center (TCRC) at the prestigious Alexandria Center for Life Science in Manhattan’s East Side Medical Corridor by hosting New York officials and dignitaries as well as life […]

Ann Arbor, MI – Rubicon Genomics, Inc., a leader in the development and commercialization of innovative sample-specific nucleic acid library preparation products used in research and clinical testing, today reported that its ThruPLEXTM-FD Prep Kits contributed to the success of a breakthrough study recently published in Nature1 that showed that genomic data extracted from the […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass ? LabCentral, an innovative, shared laboratory space designed to be a catalyst for high-potential entrepreneurs and life-sciences startups, reached another milestone last week with the addition of Eppendorf North America as a major sponsor. Eppendorf North America is the U.S. subsidiary of the Hamburg/Germany-based maker of quality laboratory equipment. Slated for opening November […]

Following last Thursday’s clearance from the German Federal Cartel Office, Endress+Hauser (Deutschland) AG+Co. KG is able to acquire the shares originally held by the Netherlands-based Verder Group, along with unsubscribed shares from the recent increase of capital stock. “Accordingly, we yesterday published the fact of having gained control over Analytik Jena, together with our decision […]

BILLERICA, Mass.- RainDance Technologies, Inc., an innovative genomics tools company enabling ultra-sensitive detection of cancer and inherited diseases, today announced it has closed a structured debt financing with Capital Royalty Partners L.P. The transaction provides RainDance with up to $35 million to support commercial expansion of the company’s leading Digital PCR and Next-Generation Targeted DNA […]

MILFORD, Mass. — SeraCare Life Sciences, a manufacturer of life sciences tools, bulk plasma, and quality controls for diagnostic companies and clinical laboratories, announced an expansion of its research and manufacturing facilities at its Milford, Massachusetts headquarters. The addition of the state-of-the-art facility was driven by new companion diagnostic manufacturing opportunities with key diagnostic partners […]

GLASGOW, Scotland — Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced the opening of its first Customer Experience Centre in Russia in partnership with Khimexpert, an authorized distributor of the company, providing customers with access to the latest cutting-edge technology. Located in Moscow, the center is equipped with the most advanced genetic analysis systems and qualified […]