Agar Scientific launches uranium-free UA-Zero® EM Stain
May 16, 2019
Agar Scientific has unveiled the latest addition to its range of microscopy stains, UA-Zero® EM Stain, a non-radioactive alternative to the traditional Uranyl Acetate. UA-Zero is a direct replacement for Uranyl Acetate, offering comparable results from the same standard processes, while simultaneously eliminating the safety and logistical issues associated with stains derived from uranium. [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Manufacturing Site in Cork, Ireland, from GSK
May 16, 2019
WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a drug substance manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland, from GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK) for approximately €90 million in cash. The Cork site will expand capacity to meet customer demand [...]
May 16, 2019
Genovis has entered into a distribution agreement with FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical for the Japan, Taiwan and Singapore markets. The agreement includes distribution of current and future Genovis SmartEnzymes and will enable Genovis to market and sell products to more scientists in the region. FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical is well established in these markets, with more than 1500 employees [...]
Adapter Enables Parallel Chemical Reactions at Over 400°C
May 16, 2019
Asynt announces the DrySyn Multi-M high temperature adapter - a unique product that enables scientists to undertake parallel reactions that require solution temperatures of over 400°C.A significant number of Asynt customers worldwide have reported great success in using single position DrySyn heating block systems at high temperatures. However, in order to carry out very high temperature reactions in [...]
DNA Script Raises $38.5 Million in Series B Financing
May 16, 2019
Oversubscribed round led by LSP will fund accelerated product development and commercial operations in the U.S. PARIS - DNA Script today announced an oversubscribed Series B fundraising of $38.5M led by LSP, one of Europe's largest and most experienced healthcare investment firms. Bpifrance, through its Large Venture fund, joined the round, alongside existing investors Illumina Ventures, [...]
Certara Appoints Dr. William F. Feehery as Chief Executive Officer
May 16, 2019
PRINCETON, NJ – Certara® the global leader in model-informed drug development, regulatory science, real-world evidence and market access services, announced today that it has appointed Dr. William F. Feehery as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the Certara Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2019. Dr. Feehery joins Certara from DuPont, [...]
MGIEasy RNA directional library preparation: More accurate analysis of gene expression
May 16, 2019
RNA is an inevitable object of study to use in investigating biological molecular mechanisms. Intracellular RNA contains a wealth of information, including sequence, abundance, structure and so on. Due to the temporal and spatial specificity of RNA expression, sample acquisition is difficult, and accurate analysis of RNA in samples after sampling is particularly important. Current [...]
Longas Launches, Unveiling Morphoseq™ Long Read DNA Sequencing Technology
May 15, 2019
SYDNEY Longas Technologies Pty Ltd (‘Longas’), a developer of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, today emerges from stealth mode, unveiling its Morphoseq™ technology and announcing the appointment to CEO of Nick McCooke, who built and led the team at Solexa that pioneered NGS prior to the company being acquired by Illumina. Morphoseq is a disruptive [...]
May 15, 2019
Extended validation scope means more streamlined rapid pathogen testing for food-testing laboratories BASINGSTOKE, England -- Thermo Scientific SureTect PCR Assays are now validated to run on the Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler and Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Food Safety System, which means a streamlined workflow that requires fewer touchpoints. Laboratories can now work more efficiently and release products [...]
May 15, 2019
A comprehensive solution for cell lysis, RNA removal and purification of intact genomic DNA from a wide variety of biological samples, including, but not limited to, cultured cells, blood and mammalian tissues. Ipswich, MA, USA — New England Biolabs® (NEB®) today announced the release of its Monarch Genomic DNA Purification Kit. The kit offers extremely [...]
