ERS Genomics and ZeClinics sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement
February 16, 2021
ZeClinics is applying CRISPR technology to create gene edited zebrafish disease models Dublin, Ireland & Barcelona, Spain: ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, and ZeClinics, a contract research organization using zebrafish to carry out services focused on analyzing the safety, efficacy [...]
PerkinElmer Launches First Cell Painting Kit
February 16, 2021
New PhenoVue™ cell painting reagent kit makes the process of "painting" cells easier for research scientists by providing carefully selected and pre-optimized reagents PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today launched the first cell painting kit as part of its new portfolio of PhenoVue™ cellular imaging reagents. This new range [...]
February 16, 2021
JEOL Ltd. (TOKYO:6951) (President & COO Izumi Oi) announces the release of JMS-T2000GC "AccuTOF(TM) GC-Alpha", the latest model of the successful AccuTOF(TM) GC series gas chromatograph – time-of-flight mass spectrometers, to be released in February 2021. This product is a GC-MS that represents a significant improvement in performance and functionality using two newly developed Key [...]
February 16, 2021
VISBEK, Germany and CAMARILLO, Calif. -- EW GROUP, a German strategic holding company in the field of animal breeding, health, nutrition and diagnostics, announced today the acquisition of Hygiena, a leader in food safety and environmental testing solutions. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in March 2021. Hygiena, headquartered in Camarillo, [...]
February 16, 2021
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Instruments Inc., innovator of advanced microscope systems, today announced the release of the ECLIPSE Si biological microscope, with intelligent time-saving features, an automatic shut-off mode, and an ergonomic design to reduce physical strain that can occur with prolonged microscope use. Development Background Complex operation and physical fatigue from long hours of [...]
SPT Labtech acquires BioMicroLab
February 16, 2021
Deal strategically expands SPT Labtech’s offering in sample management for life sciences Cambridge, UK – SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces the acquisition of BioMicroLab, a robotics automation provider for life science laboratories. Headquartered in Northern California, BioMicroLab designs and manufactures [...]
CellPort Software Announces Release of CellPort Cell Culture Suite
February 16, 2021
EXTON, Pa. -- CellPort Software today announced the launch of the CellPort Cell Culture Suite, a new cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) product focused on cell culture and cell banking. CellPort Cell Culture Suite is a secure, compliant SaaS-based application suite focused on managing all lab workflows, activities, equipment, materials, personnel, data/calculations, locations, and [...]
Establishment of HORIBA Institute for Particle Analysis in AIST TSUKUBA
February 16, 2021
Committed to Implementing a System That Enables the World’s Highest Level of Particle Analysis Key points Development of analysis technology for fine airborne particles in order to satisfy more stringent environmental regulatory requirement Development of an analysis and evaluation system for leading-edge nanomaterials that contribute to strengthening of industrial competitiveness Realization of synergistic effect through [...]
Essent Biologics announces Derek Mathers as head of business development
February 16, 2021
Centennial, Colo. — Essent Biologics™, a nonprofit biotechnology company providing low passaged primary cells, origin tissue, scaffolds and data to advance regenerative medicine research, today announced the appointment of Derek Mathers as Head of Business Development. Prior to his role with Essent, Derek served as Director, Strategic Accounts for Advanced Solutions Life Sciences (ASLS), driving [...]
AXT Assists Vaxine in the Search for a COVID-19 Vaccine
February 16, 2021
Sydney, Australia - The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling the world and its full effects will not be felt for many years to come. Researchers have scrambled to characterize the SARS-CoV2 virus so they can help develop a vaccine for this insidious disease. AXT and Vaxine teamed up to help in the fight against COVID-19. Vaxine [...]

