November 8, 2016
Rapid particle counting of fuels, lubricants, liquid and air samples Particle counting is used to determine the 'quality' of a sample. The size, number and distribution of particles help to determine the cleanliness or suitability of the sample for its intended application. The Seta particle counting range is suitable for use within a number of [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific and Hamilton Storage Partner to Simplify Sample Storage
November 8, 2016
Collaboration on new Thermo Scientific Decapper gives users flexibility with a seamless switch between tube and rack types WALTHAM, Mass.--For researchers seeking to streamline their sample storage processes, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Hamilton Storage have partnered to offer the fully automated Thermo Scientific Decapper 500 and 550 Series tube capping systems. For the first time, [...]
Biolog expands its Board of Directors and adds key executive to lead sales & marketing
November 8, 2016
HAYWARD, CA -- Biolog, Inc., a leader in the field of High Resolution Cell Phenotyping, announced that it has expanded its team by adding two veterans of the life sciences tools space. In August, Biolog elected David Weber to its Board of Directors. David has over 35 years of commercial experience across the life sciences industry [...]
Leica Microsystems to develop SCAPE microscopy
November 8, 2016
Mannheim/Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Columbia University in New York to commercialize SCAPE microscopy for Life Science applications. SCAPE (swept confocally aligned planar excitation) microscopy forms 3D images of living samples by scanning them with a sheet of laser light. SCAPE's unique capabilities allow scientists [...]
Illumina Launches TruSight Tumor 170
November 7, 2016
Newest Addition in Clinical Cancer Research Portfolio Aims to Establish a Standardized Method for Tumor Profiling SAN DIEGO-- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the launch of TruSight® Tumor 170, a 170 gene next-generation sequencing solution to support the transformation of the tumor-profiling paradigm from a series of single-gene tests to a multi-analyte approach, providing a [...]
VIAFLO ASSIST Increases Consistency of Tissue Typing
November 7, 2016
INTEGRA announces that their VIAFLO ASSIST personal pipetting assistant has been optimized for use with Linkage Biosciences LinkSēq™ tissue typing products. The VIAFLO ASSIST has been demonstrated to increase confidence in and the simplicity of a laboratory’s tissue typing workflow. Offering consistent dispensing volume, consistent immersion depth, and consistent pipetting angle, the reproducibility and accuracy of tissue [...]
November 7, 2016
SAN DIEGO-- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the launch of TruSight® Tumor 170, a 170 gene next-generation sequencing solution to support the transformation of the tumor-profiling paradigm from a series of single-gene tests to a multi-analyte approach, providing a more thorough picture of a tumor's genomic landscape. TruSight Tumor 170 offers an integrated DNA and RNA enrichment-based workflow, [...]
November 7, 2016
Worthing, United Kingdom – Seward Ltd, Seward Ltd, makers of Stomacher® laboratory blenders and Insterprep® sterile media, is pleased to announce that it has merged with its sister company, C-Tech Electronics Ltd, to form a new vertically integrated manufacturing company called FermionX Ltd. There will be no change to Seward’s name; and its high standard of operations known and [...]
StemTek Therapeutics Launches Cell2Sphere 3D Cell Culture Kit
November 7, 2016
Introducing a geometric evolution to cell based assay development for drug discovery. Bilbao, Spain & Cologne, Germany StemTek Therapeutics, a leading Spanish biotech start up, today announced the availability of Cell2Sphere, an innovative 3D cell culture kit created specifically for use in cancer stem cell research, pharmaceutical drug development and personalized medicine. Cell2Sphere frozen spheroid [...]
Roche launches new RNA HyperPrep product line
November 7, 2016
A streamlined solution for the preparation of high-quality RNA-sequencing libraries PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced the launch of KAPA® RNA HyperPrep product, a robust RNA library preparation solution for a range of sample types and input amounts. These kits provide a single-tube workflow and decrease processing time by 30 [...]

