The “command central” dashboard helps clinicians identify and prioritize patients who would benefit from genetic testing and implement a simplified genetic testing workflow LOS ALTOS, Calif. -- GenomeSmart, a Silicon Valley-based company delivering the first AI-powered genetic risk assessment and test recommendation platform that simplifies and reduces the burden of providing genetic assessment at scale, [...]

BERWYN, Pa. and SARASOTA, Fla. -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gatan, a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes, from Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) in an all-cash transaction valued at $925 million. Gatan is a pioneer in direct detection [...]

Hesperos, Inc., (www.hesperosinc.com) announced today the University of Central Florida (UCF) received the first phase of a $3.8 million milestone-based National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for research involving the company’s human-on-a-chip system. “We are grateful to have funding to support research in an area that represents such a large and growing need,” said Dr. [...]

The first cement solidification tests performed in a microgravity environment recently took place on the International Space Station (ISS) using the Air Science® Purair FLEX Portable Isolator. The Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS) project explored the complex prosses of whether solidifying cement in microgravity would result in unique microstructure differences to concrete processed on ground, seeking [...]

The harsh environment inside an MS source takes its toll on ESI electrodes, and once they corrode, sensitivity drops, runs fail, and productivity halts while the instrument is offline for maintenance. To help labs overcome this obstacle, Restek has developed the Long-Life ESI electrode for Sciex Turbo V sources, which is more rugged than original [...]

OXGENEâ„¢ announces long-term supply agreement with Abcam for CRISPR based Gene-Editing Services. Oxford. OXGENEâ„¢ (formally known as Oxford Genetics) announces the extension of a successful relationship with Abcam. OXGENEâ„¢ is using its expertise in CRISPR gene-editing to produce hundreds of custom engineered cell lines for antibody validation. In addition, Abcam will offer these cell lines [...]

(Seattle, WA) - Seattle biotech company NanoSurface Biomedical, Inc., a leading provider of biomimetic cell-based assay platforms and services, announced today that it has acquired Silene Biotech, a Seattle biotechnology company focused on stem cell banking and services. This acquisition expands NanoSurface’s capabilities in developing human stem cell-based platforms and technologies to accelerate the development [...]

VELP is happy to present our newest addition to our Stirring Line, the MSL Digital Series magnetic stirrer designed for high volumes stirring applications. The MSL Digital series have application in the Life Science industry where continuous operation, safety and low speed stirring are important features for a stirrer that is working on cell culture [...]

SOUTHPORT, N.C.  – Cygnus Technologies, a Maravai LifeSciences company, announced today that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. This designation certifies a high level of quality assurance and consistency and will be particularly important to Cygnus Technologies customers engaged in biotherapeutics manufacturing. ISO is the International Organization for Standardization, and certification is a demonstration of Cygnus Technologies’ [...]

CHICAGO, Ill., SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & VERNON HILLS, Ill. GTCR and Golden Gate Capital announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to recapitalize Cole-Parmer Instrument Company (“Cole-Parmer”, or the “Company”) alongside CEO Bernd Brust and the Cole-Parmer management team. As part of the transaction, GTCR will acquire a majority stake in Cole-Parmer, while [...]