PLEASANTON, Calif., USA and THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS – IntegenX Inc., a leading developer of rapid human DNA identification technology, today launched its RapidHIT™ Human DNA Identification System to the European law enforcement and forensic communities at the 6th European Academy of Forensic Science (EAFS) Conference in The Hague, The Netherlands. Representatives from IntegenX are […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich., — Rubicon Genomics, Inc., today reported that its NovaPLEX™ family of sample preparation technologies is increasing the feasibility and utility of molecular diagnostic testing and helping to address the shortage of patient samples that is hampering new drug discovery and the development of personalized medicine. Rubicon is a leader in the development […]

Madison, WI -According to the recently released Promega 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report, Promega Corporation is on target to meet all six of its stated environmental impact goals for 2014. The report describes the significant achievements that Promega has made across its global operations in the areas of reducing environmental impact, contributing to community well being, […]

Ipswich, MA,– New England Biolabs (NEB) has released a novel DNA polymerase, Q5™ High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase, that provides the highest fidelity amplification currently available, while also offering robust amplification across the broadest range of amplicons, including those that are GC- and AT-rich. High fidelity amplification is essential for experiments whose outcome depends upon the correct […]

LANSING, Mich., — Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) has developed the quickest and easiest test to definitively detect Listeria. ANSR™ for Listeria is the second test available for Neogen’s revolutionary ANSR pathogen detection system, and will provide results after only 20 minutes of reaction time. Other commercially available molecular amplification tests require up to 3 hours […]

A new series of Techne® Prime Thermal Cyclers from Cole-Parmer expands options for lab professionals. Also known as PCR machines or PCR thermal cyclers, these units are used to amplify DNA segments through the polymerase chain reaction process. They employ the Peltier effect, a chosen method for the most trusted thermal cyclers on the market. […]

LEXINGTON, Mass. -– RainDance Technologies, Inc., the Digital Biology™ Company, today announced that it has begun accepting biological samples from participants of the RainDrop™ Digital PCR First Access Program. Institutions and researchers accepted into this program are being given first access to run their samples against their own assays, or several ready-made assays, on the […]

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., – Pall Corporation (NYSE: PLL) announced today that it has launched a quick, easy and affordable test for beer-spoilage microorganisms based on its GeneDisc® Rapid Microbiology System. Utilizing real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology, Pall’s GeneDisc test provides a fast, reliable and user-friendly detection method to identify typical bacteria that are known […]

WALTHAM, Mass.–Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. “We executed well to deliver another strong quarter of revenue and earnings growth” Second Quarter Highlights • Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) grew 23% to a second quarter record […]

Providence, Rhode Island, and Hilden, Germany, – QIAGEN (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that its mericon® Salmonella spp. kit in combination with the QIAsymphony RGQ automation platform has received validation from the AOAC Research Institute, an independent third party organization that evaluates analytical methods for use in food safety and other testing. […]