Romer Labs launches AgraQuant® Aflatoxin M1 High Sensitivity.
April 13, 2017
Aflatoxin M1 is the most strictly regulated mycotoxin worldwide. The new Romer Labs AgraQuant® Aflatoxin M1 ELISA is now more sensitive and accurate than ever before, allowing detection not only to meet but to exceed the requirements of all existing regulations. “In these times of increased consumer demand for safe food products, Romer Labs is proud to launch [...]
April 13, 2017
Automated Whole-Genome Sequencing Approach Provides Confidence in Results with Increased Sample Throughput and Decreased Turnaround Time Reno, Nev. – Hamilton Robotics continues to strengthen their ongoing partnership with Illumina, Inc. through the collaborative development of the VeriSeq™ NIPT Solution for high-throughput noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT). This automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow is a simple six-step [...]
New model simplifies operation and increases lab productivity
April 13, 2017
Houston, TX., USA –– PAC is pleased to announce the launch of the Next Generation ISL OptiCPP, the world’s leading Cloud and Pour Point Analyzer. The new OptiCPP combines improved usability with the proven reliability and accuracy ISL analyzer users have enjoyed for decades. The user-friendly interface on a 7” color touch-screen allows users to [...]
April 13, 2017
--Alliance provides wider access to oncology biospecimens to accelerate discovery and translational studies Beltsville, MD, and Philadelphia, PA - ReproCELL and Fox Chase Cancer Center today announced a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating oncology discovery and translational studies. Through this alliance, ReproCELL will augment its Global Repository of biospecimens with samples from the Fox [...]
Biotage Wins Five-year Peptide Patent Dispute with CEM
April 12, 2017
Biotage has won a long-running patent dispute against competitor CEM. The dispute originates from 2011 when Biotage challenged the validity of claims in two process patents filed by CEM in Europe and Japan relating to a method of microwave assisted solid phase peptide synthesis. In May 2013, CEM prematurely claimed to have won the patent [...]
Seven Bridges Brings The Simons Foundation’s Genome Diversity Project Dataset to the Cloud
April 12, 2017
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Seven Bridges, the biomedical data analysis company, today announced that it has made the Simons Genome Diversity Project (SGDP) dataset available for analysis by researchers via the Seven Bridges Platform. The SGDP is the largest dataset of human genetic variation ever collected, including whole genomes from 300 individuals representing 142 diverse populations across the [...]
Acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina Approved by Chinese Competition Authority
April 12, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland----ChemChina and Syngenta today announced that they have received approval from the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) for the proposed acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina. This represents a further step towards the closing of the transaction, which is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2017. The [...]
Esaote inaugurates new site in Genoa for MRI research and production
April 12, 2017
Another milestone in the process of renewal and development of the Italian group, a world leader in biomedical electronics. Genoa – Esaote S.p.A. (www.esaote.com) opened a new plant for the company’s research and production of dedicated MRI systems in Genoa Multedo today, Wednesday, April 12. Prominent figures who attended and spoke at the opening included [...]
Leica Microsystems launches SP8 DIVE – The World’s First Tunable Deep Imaging Solution
April 12, 2017
Full Spectral Freedom for Multi-color Deep Tissue In Vivo Imaging Mannheim, Germany. The ability to visualize complex biological processes in living tissues over time is key for driving research in the fields of neurosciences, cancer and inflammatory diseases. Existing and new transgenic fluorescence markers enable researchers to study function, interaction and development of living cells [...]
