DNA Genotek Inc. Announces Recipients of Gut Microbiome Grant Program
June 26, 2015
OTTAWA, ON, Canada -- DNA Genotek, a leading provider of sample collection kits and end-to-end services and a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSUR) today announced that it has awarded grants to three organizations that are undertaking innovative microbiome research, as part of its Gut Microbiome Grant Program. The company has awarded its OMNIgene®•GUT [...]
FLUIDIGM INTRODUCES ADVANCED MASS CYTOMETRY SYSTEM
June 25, 2015
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today introduced Helios™, a CyTOF® platform that enables system-level biology at single-cell resolution, on an accessible, expandable system designed for breakthrough discovery. Mass cytometry has catalyzed the revolution of single-cell proteomics, enabling the most comprehensive understanding of cell phenotypes, signaling pathways and function. Helios dawns as the [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire Research Chemicals Leader Alfa Aesa
June 25, 2015
WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfa Aesar, a leading global manufacturer of research chemicals and part of Johnson Matthey Plc, for £256 million (or approximately $405 million) in cash. Based in Heysham, U.K., Alfa Aesar has [...]
Waters Corporation Announces Christopher J. O’Connell as Chief Executive Officer
June 25, 2015
MILFORD, Mass. -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that Christopher J. O'Connell has been appointed as its new President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of its Board of Directors, effective in September 2015. Chris joins Waters® from Medtronic plc. "From the outset, Waters' Board of Directors focused on identifying a new CEO whose experience [...]
June 25, 2015
CHELMSFORD, MA – The Spectro Scientific FluidScan® Q1200 Series portable infrared analyzer provides direct quantitative Base Number (BN) measurement of two-stroke cylinder oil for marine engines - in less than one minute. The analyzer optimizes cylinder feed rates by allowing ship-board engineers to avoid over lubrication of the cylinders and reduce corrosion due to slow [...]
June 25, 2015
San Diego, CA –– BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BMR) today announced that Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a world leader in genomics focused on improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome, has signed a 20-year lease for a 155,000 square foot new and innovative scientific research building in Cambridge, England. The project [...]
Presentation of the 2015 Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigator to Thomas Wollert
June 25, 2015
In 2015 Eppendorf AG, the Hamburg life science company is presenting its highly prestigious research prize for the 20th time. The independent Eppendorf Award Jury chaired by Prof. Reinhard Jahn selected Dr. Thomas Wollert (Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Martinsried, Germany) as the 2015 winner of the Eppendorf Award [...]
MTS SELECTED TO EQUIP THE KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
June 25, 2015
Eden Prairie, Minn. – MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, announced today that they have been selected by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) to supply advanced mechanical testing equipment to be used in KIST’s research programs. KIST is investigating the use of [...]
Johnson Matthey agrees sale of Research Chemicals Business (Alfa Aesar) for £256 million
June 25, 2015
Johnson Matthey announces that it has agreed to divest its Alfa Aesar Research Chemicals business to Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, for £256 million in cash, subject to typical post-closing adjustments. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the 2015 calendar year, subject to satisfaction of [...]
CEMTREX INC. ANNOUNCES UPLISTING TO NASDAQ AND NEW SYMBOL “CETX”
June 24, 2015
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.-- Cemtrex Inc. (CTEI), a diversified industrial and manufacturing technology company, announced today that its common shares will commence trading on the NASDAQ Capital Markets. The company's common stock will begin trading under a new symbol "CETX" on Thursday, June 25th, 2015. Cemtrex has demonstrated tremendous growth in recent years reaching over $47 million [...]
