Agilent Technologies CTO Darlene Solomon Elected to National Academy of Engineering
February 23, 2017
Solomon honored for her leadership in developing nucleic-acid and microfluidic products SANTA CLARA, Calif. Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Dr. Darlene Solomon, Agilent senior vice president and chief technology officer, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering — considered among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer or technologist. [...]
Precision NanoSystems offers ground-breaking transfection technology for primary cells
February 23, 2017
Vancouver, British Columbia Precision NanoSystems is helping scientists to push the boundaries of neuroscience research with a range of efficient and easy-to-use primary cell transfection kits. Combining user-friendly NanoAssemblr™ microfluidics systems with advanced nanoparticle technology, the company has developed the Neuro9™, Astro9™ and iNeuro9™ non-viral gene transfection kits to allow rapid and easy knockdown or [...]
BUCHI introduces the new Nano Spray Dryer B-90 HP
February 23, 2017
Discover a new way to make small particles with diameters from 200 nm to 5 µm The Nano Spray Dryer B-90 HP is an easy to handle, high performing product. The gentle process and innovative technology enable to produce submicron particles from small sample volumes. Several new functionalities allow maximum process control, easy handling and [...]
Meso Scale Discovery Launches New V-PLEX® Assays for Th17 Research
February 23, 2017
Rockville, MD – Meso Scale Discovery, a division of Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. (MSD), today launched V-PLEX immunoassays validated for the detection of the biomarkers IL-17A, IL-21, IL-22, IL-23, IL-27, and MIP-3α in human cell culture supernatants, serum, plasma, and urine. As part of several major T-cell-related pathways, these biomarkers are subjects of drug discovery [...]
IDBS and ChemAxon partnership extends to harness leading biomolecule handling technology
February 23, 2017
Strategic technology deal strengthens IDBS’ single R&D data management platform London, UK, Budapest, Hungary & Boston, US – Today, IDBS announces that the strategic technology partnership with ChemAxon has been further strengthened. IDBS is now able to leverage ChemAxon’s Biomolecule Toolkit and BioEddie with its flagship E‑WorkBook suite. The addition of the advanced biomolecule structure indexing [...]
ABB uncovers criminal activity in South Korean subsidiary
February 23, 2017
ABB has uncovered a sophisticated criminal scheme related to a significant embezzlement and misappropriation of funds in its South Korean subsidiary. The treasurer of the South Korean subsidiary is suspected of forging documentation and colluding with third parties to steal from the company. The suspected individual went missing on February 7, 2017 and subsequently ABB [...]
Study says drugs could be developed cheaper and faster
February 23, 2017
Chemists at the University of Waterloo, SCIEX and Pfizer have discovered a new way to help the pharmaceutical industry identify and test new drugs, which could revolutionize drug development, and substantially reduce the cost and time drugs need to reach their market. The study, published in the journal ACS Central Science, outlines a technique called differential [...]
SCION Instruments announces major improvements to its offerings at PITTCON 2017
February 22, 2017
Austin, TX: SCION Instruments, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of GC, GC-MS systems and accessories will be announcing a number of improvements and upgrades to its portfolio of offerings on its booth (#1644) at this year’s PITTCON event, to be held in Chicago, IL from 5-9 March 2017. Firstly, the company announces the release of [...]
Distek, Inc. Releases Eclipse 5300 Automated Dissolution Sampler
February 22, 2017
North Brunswick, NJ – Distek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laboratory testing instruments for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, as well as an experienced provider of validation and qualification services, announced today the release of the Eclipse 5300 automated dissolution sampler. The Eclipse 5300 Automated Dissolution Sampler by Distek offers rapid and accurate sampling using [...]
FUJIFILM VisualSonics Introduces Vevo LAZR-X, Next Generation In Vivo Multi-Modal Imaging Platform
February 22, 2017
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FUJIFILM VisualSonics Inc., a world leader in ultra high frequency ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging systems and subsidiary of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., today announced the launch of its new Vevo LAZR-X, the world’s only customizable imaging platform combining ultra high frequency ultrasound and photoacoustics for animal research applications. Featuring superior image resolution—down to 30 microns—the [...]

