Portable 4.5lb Q processes up to 48 samples, detects 2-fold expression level differences and yields results in as little as 25 minutes without any calibration BEVERLY, Mass.--Quantabio, a leading provider of robust reagents for the most demanding molecular testing and life science research applications, today announced the launch of its compact Q cycler. The Q [...]

Novel DNA methylation assay provides insights for individualized chemotherapy selection Hilden, Germany – QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the European launch of its novel therascreen PITX2 RGQ PCR Kit, the first clinically validated DNA methylation assay that helps predict the response of certain high-risk breast cancer patients to anthracycline-based chemotherapy. The CE-IVD marked [...]

Nature-based climate change mitigation at the microbial level IRVINE, Calif.-- Zymo Research Corp. has teamed up with the Blue Carbon Lab, an academic research group at Australia's Deakin University, and colleagues at the Portuguese Centre for Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, on the 'TeaComposition H2O' project. This is a global initiative that will link litter decomposition with the microbial communities [...]

KineMatik recently announced that EOH has been appointed as the authorised KineMatik partner in South Africa, enhancing the EOH Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions and extending its expertise to further meet the needs of its customers. KineMatik is an OpenText technology partner and a developer of OpenText Content Suite applications. With over 17 years’ experience working with [...]

The Myeloid Solution by SOPHiA GENETICS is the best-in-class molecular diagnostic application which empowers clinicians to more precisely diagnose hematological disorders Lausanne, SWITZERLAND: SOPHiA GENETICS, global leader in Data-Driven Medicine, unveiled today the world’s first capture-based myeloid clinical solution to receive the CE-IVD mark. The standardized molecular diagnostic application represents a breakthrough in diagnostics for [...]

TSI Incorporated announced that it has acquired certain 3M Personal Safety Division offerings primarily focused on noise, environmental, and heat stress monitoring. TSI also acquired 3M's Oconomowoc, Wisconsin facility where these products are manufactured. "We are excited about adding noise, environmental, and heat stress monitoring capabilities to our portfolio. These products, which include noise indicators, [...]

Genedata Selector for Biosafety streamlines the detection of adventitious agents using next-generation sequencing Basel, Switzerland Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for R&D, today announced the availability of Genedata Selector for Biosafety, an innovative software platform enabling adventitious agent detection based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. The new offering allows for efficient management and [...]

SAN DIEGO -- SLAS 2018 – Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced new laboratory automation technologies designed to streamline workflows, optimize productivity, and speed time to results. The new solutions are on display this week at the 2018 Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference, Booth 1105, San Diego Convention Center, California. "Laboratories are constantly [...]

From complete integrated systems to budget-friendly plate handlers, PAA’s lab automation solutions assist almost any workflow San Diego, CA, USA. Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA), a global leader in laboratory automation, is showcasing its complete range of fully integrated laboratory automation systems on booth 1529 at SLAS2018, San Diego, CA, USA. These include PAA’s established S-CEL™ robotic systems which provide a flexible design to accommodate [...]

State-of-the-art software supports laboratories working in regulated environments SAN DIEGO and SAN JOSE, CA Labcyte Inc. today announced the release of a regulatory-ready family of Echo® Acoustic Liquid Handlers intended for pharmaceutical companies and laboratories developing and running bioassays. Integral to this new capability of Echo liquid handlers is new software, Echo® 21CFR11 Compliance Manager, and [...]