BioGenes Launches Enhanced Generic E.coli Host Cell Protein Assay for Biomanufacturing

Berlin, Germany -- BioGenes GmbH, a global leader in host cell protein (HCP) assay development, today announced that it has launched a generic HCP assay with improved HCP recovery properties for E.coli cells. The E.coli|360-HCP ELISA allows sponsors and biotech companies to postpone the development of a cost-intensive specific HCP assay until a more informed [...]

Affymetrix and Athletigen Partner to Advance Genetics in Human Athletic Performance

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) and Athletigen Technologies Inc., a direct-to-consumer sports genetics company, today announced a global partnership agreement. Under the agreement, Athletigen will use Affymetrix Axiom® genotyping platform for its sports-related DNA analysis service. DNA from a saliva sample will be genotyped using Athletigen’s DNA microarray [...]

Rigaku launches www.myminiflex.com, dedicated to fifth generation Miniflex X-ray diffraction (XRD) instrument

The Woodlands, Texas. Rigaku Corporation today announced the publication of a new website offering a single online point of reference for information and resources supporting the Rigaku MiniFlex benchtop X-ray diffraction (XRD) instrument. The newly launched www.myminiflex.com offers detailed product information, an application gallery, informative videos, and the latest updates regarding the popular X-ray diffractometer. [...]

Directorate Change Oxford Instruments plc, Kevin Boyd to step down as Group Finance Director

Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high-technology tools and systems for industry and research, today announces that Kevin Boyd will be stepping down from the position of Group Finance Director to take up the role of Group Finance Director at Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc with effect from 11 April 2016. The Board will begin recruitment [...]

Sigma-Aldrich Announces Strategic Collaboration with UC San Francisco’s Catalyst Program to Accelerate Commercialization of Innovative Research Tools

ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL), a leading Life Science and Technology Company, announced today it has signed an agreement with UC San Francisco's (UCSF) Catalyst Program to support its research efforts. Under the agreement, a Sigma-Aldrich representative will participate in reviewing and consulting for projects in the Catalyst Awards program, which funds UCSF [...]

Horizon Discovery Partners with Swift Biosciences on Genomic Reference Standards for NGS Oncology Applications

Cambridge, UK : Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), the international life science company supplying research tools and services to organizations engaged in genomics research and the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has entered into a new agreement with Swift Biosciences (Swift). Swift will be incorporating Horizon’s human genomic reference standards into its [...]

Buehler Introduces Wilson VH3300 Hardness Tester at The Quality Show

Lake Bluff, Illinois -- Buehler is introducing the new Wilson VH3300 Vickers/ Knoop hardness test system at the Quality Show in Rosemont, Illinois October 27-29, 2015. Complementing the proven Wilson VH3100 system, the Wilson VH3300 expands the range of automatic Vickers/Knoop hardness testers from Buehler with a solution tailored to measurements with very high and/or [...]

China’s Direct Genomics introduces the first single molecule genome sequencer for the clinic

Shenzhen, China -- Direct Genomics today announced the GenoCare™ Analyzer, the world’s first single molecule genome sequencer that is being engineered exclusively for the clinic. The GenoCare system improves the cost, speed, and quality of clinical genome sequencing by directly reading a patient’s original DNA or RNA molecules. In contrast to the genome sequencing instruments [...]

New Immunoassay for the Specific Detection of Hydrocodone Receives FDA 510 (k) Clearance

FREMONT, Calif. -- A new immunoassay for specific detection of hydrocodone has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Thermo Scientific DRI Hydrocodone Assay has the requisite sensitivities to meet the newly proposed Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines (using a 300 ng/mL cut-off). SAMHSA oversees the [...]

BIOTAGE INTRODUCES ISOLERA™ ASSIST, A NEW SIMPLE TO USE FLASH PURIFICATION INTERFACE

Uppsala, Sweden -- Biotage (STO: BIOT), a leading global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical, medicinal and peptide chemistry, is pleased to announce the introduction of Isolera™ Assist, a new intelligent user experience for their flash purification systems. Isolera™ Assist provides a structured guide for users resulting in consistent purification conditions and an intelligent [...]

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