Population Genetics Licenses Proprietary Mutation Verification Tagging Patent To Agilent Technologies

CAMBRIDGE, UK – Population Genetics Technologies Ltd (PGT) has exclusively licensed patent rights including US 8,481,292 covering its proprietary mutation verification tagging technology to Agilent Technologies.  PGT retains exclusive rights to develop and commercialize mutation verification tagging for applications in human infectious disease diagnostics, and non-exclusive rights for veterinary diagnostics and plant genomic uses.  Mutation [...]

Agilent Acquires Powerful Next Generation Sequencing IP Portfolio

Molecular and Sample Barcoding IP Portfolio Bolsters Agilent’s Leadership Position in NGS Target Enrichment Solutions IP Portfolio Aimed at Improving Accuracy and Sensitivity of NGS Detection SANTA CLARA, Calif. Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) ("Agilent") today announced that it has acquired the molecular and sample barcoding patent portfolios of Population Genetics Technologies ("Population Genetics"). Founded [...]

FBI’s DNA Support Unit Looks to Purchase Second Fragment Analyzer

A seamless blend of parallel capillary electrophoresis with fluorescent nucleic acid detection, the Fragment Analyzer Automated CE System has supplanted other instruments as the preferred instrument for DNA and RNA quantification and qualification.  In fact, the FBI’s DNA Support Unit (DSU) has posted a Notice of Intent, describing their need for another Fragment Analyzer, stating, [...]

Streck signs distribution agreement with Innovative Medical Solutions

Streck, Inc. and Innovative Medical Solutions, a speciality pharmaceutical and medical technology, marketing and distribution company in Kuwait, have signed a 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 immunophenotyping by [...]

AppliTek sets new ‘water analyzers’ record in China this week

AppliTek just announced it has received its highest number of different batches of on-line water analyzers this week from China. Environmental Pollution Control is taken very serious by the Chinese government. We are proud to be on the side of all EPA worldwide with our technology.

A new “High-Speed” Trailer sets off

The new Car Trailer, equipped with a CEPA High-Speed Centrifuge Z 61 could be handed over successfully to a German Nature- and Environment Bureau dated 20.07.2017. The trailer is equipped with a power unit and works autarkic for river water examinations. A workbench, hoses, pumps and other details make the trailer a complete system. Thomas [...]

Prosolia DESI 2D™ Molecular Imaging Now Compatible with Agilent Technologies

DESI 2D increases potential applications when coupled with the precision of Agilent TOF, Q-TOF and IM-Q-TOF LC/MS systems. Prosolia, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of DESI systems, introduced a new DESI 2D model compatible with Agilent TOF, Q-TOF and IM-Q-TOF LC/MS systems. With no sample prep required, DESI 2D enables molecular imaging without matrix by mass [...]

BYK to build new integrated site in Shanghai

Wesel/Shanghai, July 20, 2017 – BYK Additives & Instruments, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments, yesterday held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new integrated site located in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. The company is investing over 30 million euros in the new site, which combines R&D, technical services, [...]

Takeda and Schrödinger Announce Multi-year, Multi-Target Research Collaboration

Under novel collaboration approach, Schrödinger will autonomously lead discovery efforts; Takeda provides complementary structural biology support and has option to lead development and commercialization of licensed programs Osaka, Japan & New York, NY  - Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) and Schrödinger Inc., a privately-held company dedicated to revolutionizing drug discovery through advanced computational methods, [...]

SPM-8100FM High Resolution Scanning Probe Microscope Released Five Times Faster Data Acquisition and Nano-Level Observation in Air or Liquid

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of its flagship SPM-8100FM scanning probe microscope, featuring five times faster data acquisition, four times wider scan in both X and Y-axis directions, and ultra-high resolution performance that is as high in both air and liquids as in a vacuum. A scanning probe microscope (SPM) is a microscope that scans [...]

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