ZEISS introduces machine learning capability for microscopy

First ZEISS ZEN Intellesis solution enables segmentation of correlative microscopy datasets JENA/Germany Today ZEISS announces ZEISS ZEN Intellesis, a new machine learning capability that enables researchers to perform advanced analysis of their imaging samples across multiple microscopy methods. The first algorithmic solution introduced by the ZEISS ZEN Intellesis platform makes integrated, easy to use, powerful [...]

Microbiome MDx Specialist Genetic Analysis Signs Supply & Distribution Agreement With Bio-Rad for GA-Map

Dysbiosis success triggers further investment and development agreement for additional microbiome tests beyond GA-map™ dysbiosis Test (Oslo and Hercules, Calif.) Genetic Analysis (GA) and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global provider of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that they have signed a supply and distribution agreement for Genetic Analysis’s GA-map™ clinical test for gut dysbiosis. [...]

DNAnexus Integrates Google Brain’s DeepVariant, a New Deep Learning Technology, onto Its Cloud-Based Platform

DNAnexus launches pilot of turn-key solution for deploying computationally intensive deep learning technology focused on genomic variation analysis MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--DNAnexus, the global leader in genome informatics and data management, today announced the availability of the DeepVariant bioinformatics tool on the DNAnexus Platform. Developed by researchers at Google, DeepVariant is a deep learning technology that [...]

Genedata and Titian Collaborate to Deliver Seamless Flow from Sample Inventory to Data Analysis

Integration of Mosaic SampleBank™ with Genedata Screener® creates a best-in-class, off-the-shelf solution for automating plate management and plate data analysis Basel, Switzerland and London, United Kingdom Genedata and Titian Software today announced their technology partnership to create an automated, off-the-shelf solution for small molecule and biological inventory management and advanced screening data analysis. Their combined solution [...]

Save 90% of the time when doing materials analysis

The DM6 M LIBS 2-in-1 microscope comes with integrated chemical analysis The new DM6 M LIBS microscope for materials analysis from Leica Microsystems allows you to analyze the 2 main characteristics of a material in 1 work step, i.e., microstructure and composition. The microscope has an integrated laser spectroscopy (LIBS) function and delivers the chemical composition of [...]

New facilities at TOPTICA

TOPTICA opens new cleanroom facilities! Due to our continuous growth and new product lines we had to extend our facilities recently. We created several new office spaces for our new employees, as well as a completely new cleanroom complex. Its ISO 5 and 6 classification and AMC-filtering (atomic molecular contamination) enable reliable development and production [...]

Illumina Names Aimee Hoyt Chief People Officer, Bringing 20+ Years of Senior Human Resources Leadership from Global Technology Companies

SAN DIEGO--Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced Aimee Hoyt, an accomplished and strategic talent leader, will head its human resources team. Ms. Hoyt will join as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer (CPO), starting January 8, 2018, and will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company's HR strategies, reporting to the CEO. This press release features multimedia. [...]

Phasefocus™ continues expansion in Asia with appointment of Chinese distributor

Phasefocus continues to increase its global international profile with the appointment of Nuohai Life Sciences as the company’s exclusive distributor for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Nuohai Life Sciences will provide sales, service and technical support for the Livecyte™ Cell Imaging System throughout the region, building on their reputation for introducing innovative new technologies [...]

UPDATE — Orgenesis And Pall Corporation Partnership Accomplishes Project Financed by the BIRD Foundation

Orgenesis and Pall Corporation originally received BIRD Grant in 2015 to co-develop a viral transduction production process for the treatment of diabetes. GERMANTOWN, Md. -- Orgenesis Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orgenesis Inc., (OTCQB:ORGSD) (“Orgenesis” or the “Company”), a vertically-integrated biopharmaceutical company with expertise and unique experience in gene and cell therapy and regenerative medicine, [...]

PURE TECHNOLOGIES TO BE ACQUIRED BY XYLEM

Pure shareholders to receive CAD $9.00 per share in cash, representing a 102.7% premium to the closing share price on December 8, 2017 Transaction has received unanimous approval by Pure's Board of Directors Acquisition will accelerate penetration and growth of Pure's business under Xylem's ownership CALGARY - Pure Technologies Ltd. ("Pure" or the "Company") (TSX: PUR) is pleased to [...]

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