BIOBASE GmbH and DNASTAR’s software achieved Affymetix GeneChip compatibility. In June, Illumina made available the open-access iControlDB genotyping-control repository. OGT launched the CytoSure Syndrome Plus and Chromosome X exon specific CGH arrays for cytogenetics.
Epigenetics, which is the study of different factors that influence gene regulation, has become one of the hottest applications in genomic research. Basically, researchers in epigenetics are trying to understand the mechanisms that govern cell activity and differentiate cell phenotypes. For example, eye and skin cells behave differently despite having the same genetic makeup. This […]
Brijot Imaging Systems entered into a joint development plan with HRL Laboratories to enhance its BIS-WDS millimeter-wave imaging system using a module as a plug-in to enable high-volume manufacturing. In order to become profitable, Isonics restructured its Homeland Security & Defense unit to focus on the development of partnerships with prime contractors. Homeland Safety International […]
As part of the Bioagent Autonomous Networked Detectors program, the US Department of Homeland Security awarded US Genomics an $8.6 million 12-month Phase III contract to develop systems for the detection and identification of airborne pathogens.
Grand Rapids, MI 8/23/07—X-Rite, a maker of color spectrophotometers and colorimeters, has agreed to acquire Pantone for $180 million. Pantone provides products for color identification, matching and reproduction, including color matching systems and standards. In 2006, Pantone recorded revenues of $42 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately 27% of revenues. X-Rite expects the transaction to […]
This month, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a report that consolidates its research on China’s innovation policies. The research was requested by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and is the fruit of several fact-finding operations by the OECD, an October 2006 workshop held in Chongqing, China, on the evaluation […]
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