Thermo Fisher Scientific Completes Acquisition of Mesa Biotech

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Mesa Biotech, Inc., a privately held point-of-care molecular diagnostic company. "Mesa Biotech is an important part of our strategy to expand the benefits of molecular diagnostics at the point of [...]

Hach and LuminUltra partner to deliver first rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Loveland, Colo. – Hach® (www.hach.com), a global leader in water analysis and LuminUltra (luminultra.com), a global leader in biological diagnostic testing, have partnered to offer the world’s first rapid, on-site testing solution for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The partnership is a direct response to consumer and [...]

Miroculus Closes Extension to $45M Series B Financing

Cota Capital and Section 32 join as investors to support the launch of the Miro Canvas, Miroculus’ first commercial platform. Miroculus, Inc., a developer of revolutionary tools for personal lab automation, today announced the completion of a Series B extension, bringing the total capital raised in the series to $45M. "This round of financing will [...]

Differential Refractometer for Polymer & Protein Analysis

The new HK Series Differential Refractometer from Testa Analytical Solutions e.K sets a benchmark for precise determination of specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) - an important parameter for polymer and protein molecular weight determination using light scattering techniques. The specific refractive index increment (dn/dc) is one of the most underestimated parameters in material science. The [...]

ChromoTek and Absolute Antibody Collaborate on Recombinant Engineered Antibodies

Nanobody-based chimeric antibodies target fluorescent and structural proteins Munich, Germany and Redcar, UK:. ChromoTek GmbH, part of Proteintech specializing in Nanobody-based reagents, and Absolute Antibody Ltd., a leading provider of recombinant antibody technology, today announced a partnership to offer recombinant engineered antibodies to scientists worldwide. The chimeric antibodies were originally derived from alpaca Nanobodies and engineered onto mouse and [...]

INTEGRA Biosciences continues strong growth in 2020

INTEGRA Biosciences AG – based in Zizers, Switzerland and Hudson, New Hampshire – has released its 2020 annual report, with sales rising 73% compared to the previous year for this manufacturer of laboratory equipment and pipettes. This is the tenth straight year of sales growth for this hidden champion from the Chur Rhine Valley. Reporting sales of [...]

BIO-TECHNE ANNOUNCES ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFICATION FOR THE EMEA REGION OF BIO-TECHNE.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH), a leading provider of proteins, antibodies and cytokines today announced that its sites in Abingdon, Langley, Rennes and Wiesbaden received ISO 14001:2015 certification for Environmental Management Systems. These Bio-Techne facilities provide Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Order Processing, Warehousing, Distribution and Customer Services for the EMEA region. ISO 14001 is an internationally [...]

Biocytogen announces acquisition of a third Beacon Optofluidic system to support expanding Antibody Discovery Platform

BOSTON -- Biocytogen, a company dedicated to accelerating therapeutic antibody discovery, has announced the acquisition of a third Beacon Optofluidic system. The new instrument, developed by Berkeley Lights, will support the expansion of Biocytogen's antibody discovery service platform in the greater Boston area for collaborations across the globe. Founded on its successful gene editing platform, Biocytogen recently developed humanized [...]

Hanna Instruments USA, Inc. Announces New Partnership with GFS Chemicals

Smithfield, RI – Hanna Instruments USA, Inc. (Hanna USA) is happy to announce its new partnership with GFS Chemicals (GFS). This is a unique opportunity for both companies to work together to better serve their customers in the science industry and laboratory space. With this new partnership, Hanna USA is able to expand its chemical [...]

Benchling Launches Pioneering Biology Education Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO -- During a time of unprecedented change in education across the globe, Benchling, the leading life sciences R&D cloud, today announced the launch of Benchling for Education, a free remote learning solution for educators to teach biology courses. The initiative provides an easy-to-use, engaging platform for students of all ages to explore life science [...]

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