Metrohm USA and University of Maryland School of Pharmacy form partnership

Metrohm USA and the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have recently formed a mutually beneficial partnership. The alliance will bring state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and software to the School to be used by students and faculty in a variety of disciplines. The presence of Metrohm at the School of Pharmacy will foster collaboration between Metrohm [...]

Mass Spectrometer for Bioreactor Quantification

The Hiden HPR-40 DSA mass spectrometer systems are engineered specifically for monitoring dissolved gaseous content in aqueous solutions. All systems feature a media interface with semi-permeable membrane to enrich the transition of gases and vapours and simultaneously inhibit the transfer of water vapour. Applications include diverse areas of microbiological study including fermentation culture analysis, biofuel [...]

Illumina Extends Genomics Portfolio

SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), the global leader in sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the newest addition to its industry-leading next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio with the launch of the MiniSeq Sequencing System. During its presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Illumina also introduced Infinium XT, and previewed Project Firefly, which will [...]

TRANSGENOMIC ANNOUNCES CONVERSION OF SERIES A AND B PREFERRED SECURITIES AND EXTENSION OF LOAN MATURITY DATE

OMAHA, Neb. -- Transgenomic, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBIO), a global biotechnology company advancing precision medicine through advanced diagnostic tests and clinical and research services, today announced that it has moved to simplify and strengthen its capital structure by entering into a conversion agreement with the holders of its outstanding Series A and Series B convertible preferred [...]

Latest version of Qlucore Omics Explorer aids data exploration and biomarker discovery

Qlucore, a world leader in the development of bioinformatics software, has today unveiled Qlucore Omics Explorer 3.2, the latest version of its advanced data analysis software. Researchers will be able to undertake deeper data exploration and biomarker discovery using the additional functionalities in version 3.2 for clustering and classification. Clustering is used to find subgroups [...]

10x Genomics to Unveil New Single-Cell Genetic Analysis Product

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- 10x Genomics today announced the launch of a new single-cell analysis product. 10x Genomics CEO Serge Saxonov, PhD, will introduce this new product in detail and discuss the company’s strong performance over the past year at 10 a.m. PT, Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the 34th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. This broad [...]

TeraView Granted 70th Patent for On-going Innovation in Terahertz

TeraView Cambridge, United Kingdom – TeraView, the pioneer and leader in Terahertz technology and solutions, is pleased to announce the award of its 70th patent, further strengthening TeraView’s position as the leading provider of intellectual property and know-how to our customers. The patent covers the use of Terahertz light in the detection of faults and [...]

Illumina Forms New Company to Enable Early Cancer Detection via Blood-Based Screening

SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced GRAIL, a new company formed to enable cancer screening from a simple blood test. Powered by Illumina sequencing technology, GRAIL will develop a pan-cancer screening test by directly measuring circulating nucleic acids in blood. Detecting cancer at the earliest stages dramatically increases long-term survival, hence the successful [...]

NanoString Technologies Provides Preliminary Operational and Financial Results for 2015

SEATTLE -- NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today provided preliminary operational and financial results for the year endedDecember 31, 2015. Financial Highlights: Total revenue for 2015 expected to be in the range of $61.5 to $62.5 million, representing an increase of 29% to [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Acquire Affymetrix

WALTHAM, Mass. and SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, and Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX), a leading provider of cellular and genetic analysis products, today announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved Thermo Fisher’s acquisition of Affymetrix for $14.00 per share in cash. The transaction [...]

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