New Affymetrix HLA Analysis Software Quickly Delivers High-Resolution HLA Types from Genotyping Data
October 6, 2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif. –Affymetrix (NASDAQ: AFFX) introduces Axiom™ HLA Analysis software for automated, high-resolution human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing from any genotyping dataset containing coverage of the extended major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region. The software’s unique imputation algorithm enables 4-digit HLA typing from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), combining genotyping and high-resolution HLA typing into a [...]
October 6, 2015
Lucerne - Datacolor, global leader in color management solutions and color communication technology, announced today the introduction of the new Datacolor 800 and 500 series of spectrophotometers. The new instruments deliver industry leading color measurement accuracy, significantly increased measurement speed and improved usability. Brand owners and their suppliers in textile, paint, coatings, plastics and other [...]
Complete Genomics Announces UK Epilepsy Society’s Acquisition of Its Revolocity™ Supersequencer
October 6, 2015
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Complete Genomics, Inc., a leader in whole human genome sequencing, announced today that leading UK charity Epilepsy Society has become the third customer of the company's newly introduced Revolocity system, a supersequencer for large-scale, high-quality whole genome and whole exome sequencing. "Genome sequencing holds the promise of improving our understanding of [...]
Michigan researchers use Raman spectroscopy to study various childhood diseases
October 6, 2015
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy, reports on the use of its inVia confocal Raman microscope in the study of various diseases–with a major focus on childhood diseases–at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University. Dr Michael Klein is a surgeon with the Children's Hospital of Michigan–a part of the Detroit [...]
October 6, 2015
BELLSHILL, SCOTLAND: LINK (www.linktech.co.uk), the innovative developer and manufacturer of nucleic acid reagents, is now offering substantial discounts through specially selected product bundles. Responding to its users’ needs for low-cost easy access reagents, LINK has created each bundle to provide scientists with both established and new reagents to evaluate, while saving up to 40% off [...]
Bruker Announces Agreement to Acquire Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd.
October 6, 2015
BILLERICA, Mass.-- Bruker Corporation today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the shares ofJordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd. The acquisition uniquely positions Bruker to offer unmatched solutions for advanced problems in nanotechnology research and semiconductor metrology. With trends toward increased connectivity and access to even larger amounts of data, new nanometrology needs are driving [...]
October 6, 2015
Muttenz, Switzerland –– CAMAG, the world’s leading manufacturer of HPTLC equipment, today announced the worldwide availability of the new CAMAG TLC-MS Interface 2, the second generation of its module for the pioneering concept of hyphenating HPTLC with mass spectrometry While the visual appearance remains virtually unchanged, the CAMAG TLC-MS Interface 2 features a modified elution [...]
Abcam’s new anti-PD-L1 antibody enables deeper insights into cancer immunology research
October 6, 2015
Cambridge, UK: Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life sciences research tools, today announced the launch of its anti-PD-L1 primary antibody (clone 28-8). Produced using Abcam’s RabMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody technology, the clone offers highly specific and reproducible antigen recognition to a checkpoint inhibitor critical to current cancer immunology research. Programmed-death ligand [...]
Get the big picture from a small, compact, and versatile Benchtop SEM
October 6, 2015
JEOL USA, Peabody, MA -- JEOL's benchtop SEM makes it possible to bring basic high resolution imaging and analysis features of a full-sized Scanning Electron Microscope into the lab. It fits into both small spaces and economical budgets, and its simple operation and versatile functions complement the workflow with optical microscopes or larger SEMs. With [...]
October 6, 2015
SAN MATEO, CA: Maverix Biomics, Inc., a leading genomic analysis software company, today announced enhancements to its software portfolio with the debut of its RNA-Seq 3.0 gene expression analysis kit for differential expression in eukaryotes. The software is integrated into the Maverix Analytic Platform, which is a cloud-based genomic analysis solution that leverages proven open-source [...]
