Sigma-Aldrich to market and distribute LGC’s KASP genotyping assays worldwide
August 5, 2015
LGC has appointed Sigma-Aldrich Corporation as its sole, global distributor authorised to market and distribute off-the-shelf KASPTM Genotyping Assays, including more than 100,000 pre-designed assays for public domain human SNPs. LGC has also appointed Sigma-Aldrich as its non-exclusive distributor authorised to market and distribute KASPTM MasterMix reagents, custom KASPTM Laboratory Validated Assays and custom KASPTM [...]
InSphero Expands Global Availability of its Patented 3D Cell Culture Platforms
August 5, 2015
Schlieren, Switzerland -- InSphero AG, the leading supplier of easy-to-use solutions for production, culture, and assessment of more organotypic 3D cell culture models, announced today that its patented GravityPLUS™ Hanging Drop System and new GravityTRAP™ Ultra-Low Attachment (ULA) Plates are now available for purchase exclusively through PerkinElmer. InSphero will now broaden global access to its [...]
August 4, 2015
PLEASANTON, Calif.--10X Genomics today announced immediate availability of Linked-Read data generated by the GemCode™ Platform using several NIST reference samples. NIST is the federal agency developing measurements and standards under the U.S. Department of Commerce. As part of the NIST Genome in a Bottle (GIAB) Consortium, 10X Genomics is adding to the technical infrastructure enabling [...]
Chiral Technologies Acquires Diffinity Genomics
August 4, 2015
WEST CHESTER, PA – Chiral Technologies, part of DAICEL CORPORATION, the global market leader in enantioselective chromatography, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of Diffinity Genomics® of West Henrietta, N.Y. Diffinity Genomics has developed novel technology for the purification of nucleic acids, which formed the foundation for their products in DNA purification [...]
Rand Capital Makes $2.1 Million of Investments in 2015 Second Quarter
August 4, 2015
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Rand Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:RAND) ("Rand"), a business development company that makes venture capital investments in companies with emerging product, service or technology concepts, announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Second Quarter 2015 Financial Highlights Achieved $5.16 net asset value (NAV) per share at June 30, 2015, up $0.73 [...]
Organovo Holdings, Inc. Appoints Paul Gallant as General Manager
August 4, 2015
SAN DIEGO -- Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ONVO; "Organovo"), a three-dimensional biology company focused on delivering scientific and medical breakthroughs using 3D bioprinting technology, today announced that the Company has hired Paul Gallant as its General Manager of the in vitro tissue service and product business. Mr. Gallant has more than 20 years of [...]
Tecan takes precision and accuracy in liquid handling to the next level
August 4, 2015
Männedorf, Switzerland – Tecan has launched the next wave of innovation for the Fluent™ laboratory automation solution*, introducing a number of new hardware and software options that enable a much wider range of applications. With the addition of a new air displacement Flexible Channel Arm, Fluent now offers the choice between two pipetting technologies for [...]
August 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, MD — Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces its EDX-7000/8000 energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometers are now compliant with the 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signature regulation designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Part 11 compliancy confirms that the electronic records produced by Shimadzu’s EDX-7000/8000 are trustworthy and reliable for use [...]
August 4, 2015
SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GenoLogics Life Sciences Software, a developer of industry-leading laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for life sciences organizations. The acquisition strengthens Illumina’s industry leading portfolio of genetic analysis solutions. "The acquisition of GenoLogics demonstrates Illumina's commitment to drive the adoption [...]
InDevR Announces New Director of Regulatory Affairs to Advance FluChip-8G
August 4, 2015
BOULDER, CO – InDevR, Inc., an innovative life science company dedicated to improving biopharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Malo as Director of Regulatory Affairs. Ms. Malo will be managing and executing InDevR’s regulatory submissions and compliance efforts. Her early focus will be on the FluChip-8G™ in vitrodiagnostic product currently in [...]
