MetaCell-TM consortium introduces EU-funded project to develop cell-based assay platform at EMBL Symposium in Heidelberg

Ortenberg, Germany – The MetaCell-TM project H2020 Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) €2.5m funding enables the consortium of BMG LABTECH GmbH, Luxcel Biosciences Ltd and Axiogenesis AG to develop a physiologically relevant cell-based assay platform for metabolism in preclinical drug discovery and development. This project is supported by two highly respected research institutions, Oxford University, [...]

New Syngene G:BOX imaging systems with HI-LED lighting

Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its latest options for its highly successful G:BOX automated multi-purpose gel and blot imaging systems are now available. Utilising high intensity, “HI-LED” lighting and updated image capture software, these flexible systems guarantee cost-effective imaging and faster workflow with a huge range [...]

BC Platforms Closes USD $10 million Series B Financing led by Debiopharm and Tesi to accelerate knowledge platform development

Leading Big Data company developing platform with clinical and genomic data from 5 million subjects, to transform drug development and bring clinical benefits to patients. BC Platforms, a world leader in genomic data management solutions, today announces that it has closed a $USD 10 million financing round. The round was led by Debiopharm Innovation Fund in conjunction [...]

Oxford Genetics extends its synthetic biology capabilities with ERS Genomics’ CRISPR Gene Editing Technology

Licensing agreement will support Oxford Genetics growing bio-therapeutic discovery, development and manufacturing service business. Oxford – Oxford Genetics, a leader in innovative synthetic biology-based technologies for biologics discovery and development, today announces it has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with ERS Genomics to access its foundational intellectual property related to CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.   [...]

Muse bio appoints genomics industry expert, John Stuelpnagel, as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Boulder, CO – Muse bio, a privately-held company leading the development of next-generation genome engineering capabilities, today announced Dr. John Stuelpnagel, co-founder, first CEO and former COO of Illumina and a well-known genomics industry entrepreneur, will become Chairman of Muse bio’s Board of Directors. In addition to Illumina, Dr. Stuelpnagel has co-founded and held senior [...]

JSR Life Sciences Expands Amsphere™ A3 Production Capacity

Tokyo, Japan - May 9, 2017 – JSR Life Sciences (JLS), the global life sciences focused division of JSR Corporation, today announced plans for expansion of its production capabilities of Amsphere™ A3 protein-A chromatography resin at JSR’s Belgium subsidiary, JSR Micro NV. This expansion will effectively increase its production capacity by 6 times and provide all-important [...]

New Balance Firmware Upgrade Boosts User Experience

METTLER TOLEDO analytical and precision lab balances have received a major firmware upgrade. Firmware v3.40 offers better usability for common weighing applications alongside several new features for an improved, more secure weighing experience. METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce that its latest touchscreen balances are being outfitted with a brand-new version of its proprietary firmware. [...]

New Helios G4 Plasma DualBeam Designed to Speed Time to Results

Plasma FIB addition to flagship DualBeam can significantly increase milling speed, enabling analyses of larger features that are impractical with conventional FIB technology HILLSBORO, ORE – The flagship FEI Helios G4 DualBeam Series is now available with plasma focused ion beam (PFIB) technology for advanced materials research. The faster milling capability of the PFIB enables the [...]

Portable mass spectrometer allows on-site gas analysis

Analyses of environmental gases which previously required months of laboratory work can now be carried out rapidly in the field. A group of Eawag scientists have developed a portable mass spectrometer allowing on-site measurements – and a spin-off has been created to commercialize the new system. What are the effects of volcanic gases accumulating in [...]

NSF Grant Brings Powerful New Microscope to Campus

UC Merced added a powerful new tool to the campus’s Imaging and Microscopy Facility. The newly acquired Zeiss LSM 880 is a state-of-the art laser scanning confocal microscope that represents a huge leap forward for the university’s imaging capabilities. “Within UC Merced, this is by far the most advanced, state-of-the-art light microscope,” School of Engineering Professor [...]

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