June 20, 2017
Shimadzu announces the release of its LC/MS/MS Method Package for D/L Amino Acids, for use with triple quadrupole liquid chromatograph mass spectrometers. Background to the Development The 20 amino acids that form the structure of proteins exist as mirror image optical isomers: the D-amino acids (D-form) and the L-amino acids (L-form) (chiral amino acids)*1). The [...]
June 20, 2017
Research in space will use Emulate’s Organs-on-Chips technology to evaluate effects of space travel on human brain cells, and may help uncover new insights to understand neurological diseases on Earth $2 million grant provided by NCATS, a center of the NIH; logistical support provided by CASIS, managers of the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory [...]
June 19, 2017
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- OpGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPGN) announced today that it has entered into a global supply agreement to use Thermo Fisher Scientific’s technology to support the commercialization of its rapid molecular products and informatics system to help combat multidrug-resistant infections. OpGen will combine Thermo Fisher’s real-time PCR solutions with its genomic analysis and bioinformatics technology [...]
New Imaging Systems Simplify Image Acquisition and Analysis for Life Science Applications
June 19, 2017
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Life science researchers now have an easier method to capture images and analyzing data from protein and nucleic acid gels and western blots with the introduction of the Invitrogen iBright Imaging Systems. With a streamlined interface and workflows, the new systems from Thermo Fisher Scientific are user intuitive and require minimal training while [...]
The BINDER anti-contamination concept for CO2 incubators – often copied, never matched
June 19, 2017
Copper option as accessory Copper accessories as a safety feature in addition to the BINDER anti-contamination concept. Tuttlingen: The cultivation of animal cells provides valuable findings in medical research. Contamination is certainly the biggest, and most-feared, problem in cell cultivation. The humid heat in the incubator does not only offer the ideal growth conditions [...]
Air monitoring equipment endorsed by the Chinese government
June 19, 2017
Markes International (Llantrisant, UK) has announced that its automated air-monitoring systems for both canister and tube sampling have been officially endorsed by the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection. This cements their long-standing reputation as high-performance, well-designed and cost-effective technologies for the analysis of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs). The endorsed technologies, which [...]
June 19, 2017
One of the most advanced facilities in the world for quantum technology, Lancaster University’s IsoLab has been inaugurated by the Chief Executive of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Built completely to order, its unique features include three 50-ton platforms sitting inside a 350-ton concrete tank in order to drastically reduce any vibration, [...]
Kromasil launches new EternityXT columns for fast lab analysis and purification
June 19, 2017
Kromasil, a brand of silica-based particles for chromatography by AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, has been expanded with new pre-packed columns for lab testing. Kromasil EternityXT C8 consists of silica particles used for large-scale purification of compounds that can be run under a wide range of pH. The product was already made available in bulk for large-scale [...]
Genomic Vision Inks Chinese Distribution Deal with APG Bio Ltd
June 19, 2017
The Company reinforces its international exposure and commercial outreach through an alliance with a leading distributor in Asia (China, Hong-Kong and Macau) BAGNEUX, France Genomic Vision (Paris:GV) (FR0011799907 – GV), a company specialized in the development of diagnostic solutions for the early detection of cancers and genetic diseases today announced it has signed a business [...]
PerkinElmer to Acquire EUROIMMUN for Approximately $1.3 Billion
June 19, 2017
Accelerates revenue and earnings growth by adding leading positions in autoimmune and allergy diagnostics and strengthens leadership in China and other emerging markets Significant opportunity to leverage technologies, strong market positions and synergistic commercial activities to deliver better solutions across an expanding customer base Highly compelling deployment of capital, significantly advancing PerkinElmer's strategic priorities and [...]
