JEOL Exhibits InTouchScope SEM and Cross Section Polishing Abilities at Ceramics Expo
April 24, 2017
(Peabody, Mass.) JEOL, a global leader in scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for imaging and analysis, will exhibit its popular InTouchScope series SEM at Ceramics Expo in Cleveland, OH on April 25-27. From surface observation to cross-section imaging and analysis, JEOL Scanning Electron Microscopes and ion beam polishers reveal structural and elemental details to ensure [...]
April 24, 2017
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA---SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., a developer of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, has signed an agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, in support of SpeeDx's plan to submit its ResistancePlus™ MG Test for clearance by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Under the terms of [...]
Oxford Nanopore launches analysis workflow for antimicrobial resistance
April 24, 2017
Oxford Nanopore has launched a new analytical workflow for use with its real time nanopore sequencing devices. ‘ARMA’ allows characterisation of antimicrobial resistance genes in real time. The movie below shows real time analysis of pathogen DNA using two conjoined workflows: ‘What’s in my Pot’ (WIMP) is used for taxonomic classification of pathogens in a sample, [...]
JN Medsys appoints Research Biolabs as distributor in Singapore and Malaysia
April 23, 2017
Singapore – JN Medsys, a life science company focused on developing cutting-edge genomic technologies, announced the appointment of Research Biolabs Pte Ltd as its distributor of the ClarityTM digital PCR system in both Singapore and Malaysia. This partnership aims to strengthen the presence of ClarityTM in Singapore while allowing it to expand into the Malaysia [...]
BD Announces Appointment Of Tom Polen As President
April 23, 2017
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today the appointment of Tom Polen, 43, as president of BD, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Polen will oversee all of BD's operating segments – the Medical and Life Sciences segments, as well as the new Interventional [...]
BioGX Launches European Subsidiary to Expand Operations into Europe
April 21, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- BioGX, a developer and manufacturer of molecular diagnostics CE-IVD tests has announced the establishment of European operations based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. BioGX EU operation is at the core of the company's growth strategy into the European market with a goal to place sales, supply and support resources closer to its European customers. BioGX EU will [...]
Oxford Nanopore initiates legal proceedings against Pacific Biosciences
April 21, 2017
Oxford Nanopore has initiated its first legal proceedings in Europe against Pacific Biosciences* for infringement of EP1192453, which Oxford Nanopore has an exclusive right to commercialise under a license agreement with Harvard University. *refers to Pacific Biosciences Inc of California and Pacific Biosciences Ltd (UK).
Bruker Introduces New Clinical Microbiology Assays and Kits at ECCMID
April 21, 2017
First CE-IVD Kit for MALDI Biotyper-based Functional Testing of High Risk Carbapenemase Antibiotic Resistance (MBT STAR), CE-IVD MBT Mycobacteria IVD Library & Software for identification of 164 mycobacteria species, Further Enhancements for MALDI Biotyper-based Microbial Subtyping for Clinical Research, and Novel CE-IVD Genetic Assays with 2-3 Hours of Time to Result for Invasive Aspergillosis and [...]
April 21, 2017
Menlo Park, CA – Personalis, Inc., a precision medicine company focused on genomics solutions for immuno-oncology, cancer, and genetic disease, today announced the order of ten Illumina NovaSeq 6000 systems to continue to scale its operations in 2017. The first two instruments have now been delivered. Personalis is partnering with leading biopharmaceutical companies to accelerate cancer [...]
Empirical Bioscience’s New Agarose Gel Extraction Kit Streamlines and Maximizes DNA Purification
April 21, 2017
Empirical Bioscience announced today that they have introduced a new Agarose Gel Extraction Kit that offers a simplified DNA purification process and robust results. Specifically designed to enhance efficiency, the kit arrives with the necessary components including, extraction buffer, activation buffer, washing buffer, elution buffer, spin columns, and collection tubes. Empirical Bioscience’s Agarose Gel Extraction [...]
