August 3, 2017
BERGISCH GLADBACH – A new addition to the well-known product family of cell culture media: With the new NK MACS® Medium, human, Miltenyi Biotec offers a product to improve the cultivation of human natural killer cells, or NK cells as they are called. The biotechnology company from Bergisch Gladbach, already known as a longstanding partner [...]
August 3, 2017
Revolutionary technology will accelerate utility of gene mapping, biomarker discovery, tumor profiling, and liquid biopsy analysis (ANN ARBOR, Mich.) Swift Biosciences, a leading provider of innovative library prep solutions for genomic sequencing, today announced the launch of Accel-NGS® 2S Indexed Adapters, a new portfolio of indices that significantly improves multiplexed next-generation sequencing on Illumina® platforms. This unique set [...]
August 3, 2017
San Diego, Calif. – A new landmark is coming to Sorrento Mesa, a suburb of San Diego. BioLegend, Inc.®, the global leader in life science, continues to plan for future growth and the Hughes Marino Project Management team is proud to be part of it. The site was originally 7.5-acres of land partially divided [...]
Executive Board Changes at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
August 3, 2017
Darmstadt, Germany – The Personnel Committee of E. Merck KG, Darmstadt, Germany, has decided on changes in the responsibilities of the Executive Board of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, effective September 1, 2017. Walter Galinat (61) will hand over responsibility for the Performance Materials business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, to his Executive Board colleague Kai [...]
DNASTAR Appoints SHIPS Bioscience as Japanese Distributor
August 2, 2017
MADISON, Wisconsin – DNASTAR® has appointed SHIPS Bioscience as a distributor of its DNA, RNA and protein sequence analysis software in Japan, effective immediately. SHIPS Bioscience is a new company devoted to meeting the life science needs of researchers throughout Japan primarily through the distribution and support of DNASTAR software. Shinji Shimada, President of [...]
Edico Genome Signs Contracts With NHGRI And NCI For Use Of DRAGEN For Cancer Research
August 2, 2017
SAN DIEGO — Edico Genome today announced it has signed contracts with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the use of its DRAGENTM(Dynamic Read Analysis for Genomics) Bio-IT platform. Continuing their initiatives to advance cancer research, NHGRI and NCI purchased Edico Genome’s DRAGEN Somatic pipeline and DRAGEN Genome pipeline, ensuring accuracy, reducing costs and accelerating [...]
Electrothermal’s IA9300 Digital Melting Point Apparatus is now available with IQ/OQ Documentation
August 2, 2017
Cole-Parmer Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments, announced today that Electrothermal's IA9300 Digital Melting Point is now available with Installation Qualification and Operation Qualification documentation (IQ/OQ). The IQ/OQ ensures that equipment installation and performance are of the highest standards, guaranteeing that those in regulated industries are compliant with international requirements. There are [...]
Fluidigm Corporation Announces Termination of Tax Benefit Preservation Plan
August 2, 2017
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) announced today that its tax benefit preservation plan had expired pursuant to its terms, effectively terminating the plan as of August 1, 2017. Stockholders are not required to take any action as a result of this expiration. In connection with the expiration of the tax benefit preservation plan, [...]
PacBio Announces New Agreement with Novogene to Purchase Ten Sequel Systems
August 2, 2017
Increases Novogene's Capacity to Run 20 Sequel Systems at a Time MENLO PARK, Calif. and SAN DIEGO -- Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) and Novogene Corporation today announced a new agreement by Novogene to purchase 10 Sequel® Systems, giving the DNA sequencing service provider the capacity to run up to 20 Sequel Systems at a [...]
August 2, 2017
Ultra-Sensitive Electrochemical Biochip-based Instrument and Consumables to Expand Bruker's Bio-Detection Capabilities for Homeland Security and Microbiology Applications LEIPZIG, Germany -- Bruker today announced the closing of a technology platform and product line acquisition to further expand its range of bacterial, viral and toxin detection solutions for homeland security bio-detection and for selected microbiology applications. Financial details were [...]
