Streamlines genome interpretation to improve the utility of genomic data Illumina, Inc. announces the release of open source, novel artificial intelligence (AI) software that can distinguish between potential disease-causing mutations, and the millions of benign genetic variants in individuals. The new AI software for genome interpretation has been publicly released through Illumina’s BaseSpace Sequence Hub and GitHub. [...]

MENLO PARK, Calif.--Quantapore Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Alex Dickinson and Robert Proulx to the Board of Directors. Both Directors bring a wealth of experience in the development and commercialization of new technologies and operating high-growth businesses. Alex and Bob join Dr. Martin Huber and Dr. Sascha Dennstedt, Quantapore’s co-founders as well as Feng [...]

Porvair Sciences announces its JG Finneran range of high strength rounded or flat-bottomed headspace vials which are available in 6mL, 10mL, 20mL, and 27mL capacities. Available in either clear glass, or amber glass for light sensitive samples, each vial's wide opening allows samples to be simply and quickly added. These headspace vials are manufactured to specific tight tolerances and are guaranteed [...]

ALPCO recently announced its partnership with InSphero, AG to provide customers with a complete solution to assess beta-cell function in islet microtissue culture models. InSphero’s 3D InSight™ Diabetes Discovery Platform offers users a comprehensive beta-cell function application suite with all required materials to quantify insulin secretion from 3D InSight™ Islet Microtissues, including ALPCO’s validated STELLUX® Chemiluminescent Insulin ELISA. InSphero Group Head [...]

We are pleased to announce that Elementar UK have achieved certification for our quality management systems according to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard. This new standard covers the "development, sales production and service of isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS)" and ensures that all products in the Elementar product portfolio are produced to the same standards [...]

VELP is proud to present the AREX-6 Connect PRO, the first cloud enabled hot plate stirrer with superior heating & stirring performance and absolute safety. The AREX-6 Connect PRO allows real time monitoring of speed and thermoregulation, extensive data logging for maximum efficiency and analysis reproducibility. You will be able to create and share reports anytime, anywhere and be sure to be [...]

LINCOLN, Neb. -- LI-COR Biosciences announces an agreement with Vergent Bioscience, a cancer-focused biotechnology company, to license its IRDye QC-1 quencher technology and provide cGMP custom manufacturing services. Vergent is developing a tumor-targeted, fluorescent probe to help surgeons quickly identify and remove cancerous tissue during surgery. "LI-COR has a proven track record in developing near-infrared technologies," says John [...]

La Vista, NE – Streck, Inc. and Cromoion SRL, a distributor of human and veterinary diagnostic products in Argentina, have signed a three-year distribution agreement for Streck’s full portfolio of controls, cell stabilization and molecular products. Streck’s cell stabilization products include Cyto-Chex® BCT, a blood collection tube for the preservation of whole blood specimens for [...]

Researchers to access list of novel targets for Alzheimer’s disease treatment SEATTLE--Sage Bionetworks announces the launch of the Agora platform (agora.ampadportal.org) an interactive, web-based tool that allows researchers to explore curated genomic analyses of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), including a list of early candidate target nominations for AD. The analyses accessible through Agora represent the culmination of over [...]

Shimadzu Corporation has developed a new technology for measuring trace quantities of metals using the principle of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) that boasts the world’s highest level of sensitivity. Verification tests using a prototype system have already started. Shimadzu has been developing a system that uses this new technology for measuring and monitoring trace quantities [...]