Life Technologies and febit Team to Offer New Solution for Targeted Re-sequencing in Large-scale Genomic Studies febit’s HybSelect(TM) technology for sequence capture combined with Applied Biosystems’ SOLiD(TM) System enable automated, high sample throughput next generation sequencing CARLSBAD, Calif. and HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 28 — febit holding GmbH and Life Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: LIFE) today announced […]

RainDance Expands Sequence Enrichment Solution Capabilities with 20,000 Amplicon Library and Whole Genome Amplification Protocol PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, U.S.A. — RainDance Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of innovative microdroplet-based solutions for health and human disease research, announced today it has expanded the capabilities of its Sequence Enrichment Solution to enable the resequencing of up to […]

New Workstation Designed for Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) The PCR Workstation provides effective decontamination of solutions, reagents and equipment before carrying out sensitive PCR reactions, particularly when amplifying DNA fragments which are either in limited supply or low copy number. Four timer-controlled 15-watt UV bulbs enable the user to control the exposure time and dose […]

In addition, QIAGEN unveils for the first time its companion diagnostic pipeline, which the Company believes is unmatched in terms of depth and profile VENLO, The Netherlands – QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that it has acquired DxS Ltd (DxS), a privately-held developer and manufacturer of companion diagnostic products headquartered […]

Accredited Construct Specific PCR Test for Recently Detected Unapproved GM Flax/Linseed FP967/CDC Triffid Available Through Genetic ID AUGSBURG, Germany — Subsequent to the announcement of the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed on 8 September 2009, the German surveillance lab in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg has confirmed the detection of GM linseed/flax variety […]

Expanded IP portfolio includes rapidly growing HRM applications for all markets and applications Venlo, The Netherlands — QIAGEN (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA), today announced that it has acquired additional licenses from Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Idaho Technology related to the use of instrumentation and reagents for PCR-based molecular testing. Financial […]

PCR-based Workflow Cost-effectively Captures Details of Genetic Variation in Biological Samples CARLSBAD, Calif.–Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of genomic analysis tools that will help researchers in studies that associate genetic variation with specific diseases. These new tools, known as the MeltDoctor™ High-Resolution Melt (HRM) Reagents, are for research […]

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 10 — WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art gene expression and genotyping systems, announced that the company has closed a series of private placement offerings from June 16, 2009 through August 31, 2009. WaferGen issued shares of the company’s common stock and warrants to certain accredited […]

Nutlin-Induced Apoptosis Analyzed Using Roche’s xCELLigence System and RealTime ready Focus Panels PENZBERG, Germany–The p53 tumor suppressor, a transcription factor that activates or inhibits hundreds of genes, either directly or indirectly, triggers a variety of cellular effects and plays a central role in the cellular defense against cancer. One of the main approaches for pharmacological […]

New Test Complements Company’s Broad Menu of Solutions for Surveillance of Swine Flu Infections used by Health Authorities Worldwide VENLO, The Netherlands & DALIAN, China–QIAGEN (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA), today announced both the launch of a new Influenza A/H1N1 test and several updates to its activities in providing solutions for the global surveillance […]