WALTHAM, Massachusetts – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced that Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) has selected the Company to provide genetic testing for its Decode Duchenne program. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) is the most common genetic disorder diagnosed in childhood, affecting approximately 1 in every 5,000 live male births (about 20,000 new [...]

Iterative reconstruction with ZEISS OptiRecons JENA/Germany ZEISS today introduces a new module for the ZEISS Xradia Versa 500-series of 3D X-ray microscopes (XRM) that will allow users to acquire high quality images in one-quarter the time. ZEISS OptiRecon enables users to make the optimal choice for their requirements: same quality images four times faster, or [...]

Emmen, The Netherlands – Spark Holland B.V. (www.sparkholland.com), a leading supplier of analytical sample prep and sample introduction instrumentation, today announced an OEM deal with Axel Semrau. Axel Semrau will brand a comprehensive portfolio of Spark Holland instrumentation, adding value to its innovative hardware program by using CHRONOS software control and development of dedicated applications. [...]

Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the launch of Centri®, a fully automated multi-mode sampling and concentration system for GC–MS. Market-leading robotics for full automation The new platform, which is being launched at Analytica 2018, uses market-leading robotics to reliably automate sampling and pre-concentration of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) through the [...]

Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced the launch of Centri®, a fully automated multi-mode sampling and concentration system for GC–MS. Market-leading robotics for full automation The new platform, which is being launched at Analytica 2018, uses market-leading robotics to reliably automate sampling and pre-concentration of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) through the [...]

Biologists can now use SnapGene software to order plasmids directly through VectorBuilder. CHICAGO--GSL Biotech and VectorBuilder have formed a partnership to create a complete cloning solution, allowing customers to order their entire custom plasmids directly from VectorBuilder through GSL Biotech’s “SnapGene” software. SnapGene was created to meet the everyday needs of molecular biologists to plan, visualize, and document [...]

- Agreement covers supply and support of Miltenyi Biotec Prodigy® platform for the manufacture of Autolus programmed T cell therapies - London – Autolus Limited (“Autolus”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer, and Miltenyi Biotec GmbH (“Miltenyi Biotec”), a global provider of products and services that advance [...]

New grants will accelerate DNA Script's commercialization of its novel high speed, high efficiency, free-of-harsh-chemicals DNA synthesis technology. Paris, France - DNA Script today announced awards totaling $5.5M in non-dilutive financing from the highly selective Horizon 2020 European Innovation Council program of the European Commission and the Aide au développement de l'innovation and Concours Mondial d'innovation programs of Bpifrance. DNA Script [...]

The SEAL Analytical booth at Analytica 2018 (Hall A1, Booth 516) will feature a host of new products designed to improve laboratory performance. The company has a longstanding reputation for developing advanced, automated Discrete and Segmented Flow Analyzers (SFA), but following the acquisitions of Thomas Cain and ROHASYS, the SEAL Analytical booth will also feature [...]

Connection Capital, the specialist private client investment business, has raised £5.9m from its private investor clients to invest in a specialist laboratory equipment manufacturer with a global blue chip client base. HEL Ltd (HEL) designs and supplies a range of custom-made modular lab instruments and testing equipment. Typical products include different forms of “reaction stations” [...]