Consistent Embryoid Body Formation and Differentiation from Stem Cells

AMSBIO, experts in extracellular matrices, have introduced the Cultrex® Embryoid Body Formation Kit to generate consistent, reproducible and identical in size embryoid bodies. It has been qualified to form embryoid bodies from human pluripotent stem cells. Embryoid bodies are finding increasing use in regenerative medicine, in-vitro screening and as a model of embryonic development. The [...]

BioTek Introduces Cytation™ 5 Cell Imager atASCB 2014

WINOOSKI VT, USA — Join BioTek Instruments as they introduce the Cytation™ 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader at the ASCB 2014 Conference and Exhibition to be held December 6-10in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BioTek’s “Think Possible” philosophy is reflected in their microplate-based imaging, detection, liquid handling and automation solutions and the company will showcase their newest innovations [...]

PaR Systems, Inc. Life Science and Process Automation Division Expands to Serve West Coast Clients

SHOREVIEW, MN -- PaR Systems, Inc. (https://www.par.com), a world leader in aerospace manufacturing, material handling, automation, and robotic solutions since 1961, announced that its Oakdale, Minnesota based Life Science & Process Automation Business is expanding their sales force to southern California to better serve clients on the West Coast of the United States. PaR Life [...]

VWR Launches “Gown Up, Give Back,” a Garment Recycling Solution for Customers

RADNOR, Pa.-- VWR (NASDAQ: VWR), a leading, independent provider of laboratory products, services and solutions, announced the launch of its second major recycling solution for customers. VWR's garment recycling solution, "Gown Up, Give Back," will allow VWR's U.S. customers to recycle a variety of single-use garments purchased from VWR. Each year, millions of pounds of [...]

OGT announces operational and financial highlights for FY 2014

Following its successful acquisition and integration of Cytocell Ltd, Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), the molecular genetics company, has provided an operational and financial update for the company’s financial year ended 30 September 2014. Operational highlights Creation of a focused molecular genetics business addressing large markets in cancer, molecular cytogenetics and reproductive health with a class-leading [...]

ADCURAM SELLS DURAN TO ONE EQUITY PARTNERS AFTER TEN YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT

Munich -– Munich-based industrial holding ADCURAM Group AG (Adcuram) has sold the Duran Group (Duran) to private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP). A corresponding agreement was signed on 28 November. The transaction is currently awaiting approval from the cartel authorities. Duran is one of the world's leading manufacturers of borosilicate glass, a special-purpose glass [...]

Nanomechanics iNano Nanoindenter Available from Nanoscience Instruments

Phoenix, AZ -- Nanoscience Instruments announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Nanomechanics. Nanoscience Instruments will market and sell the iNano in North America through an exclusive partnership that teams the strengths of each company. The new iNano is a cutting-edge instrument that provides accessible and user-friendly acquisition of mechanical properties through nanoindentation. “Nanoscience Instruments’ vision [...]

JPK announces the opening of US offices in Southern California and the appointment of a General Manager, Dr Stefan Kaemmer.

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, announces the opening of their US offices in Southern California on 1st January, 2015. Heading up this new organization is Dr Stefan Kaemmer who has been appointed General Manager of US Operations. Respected German technology leaders, JPK Instruments, are [...]

SureScan Corporation Explosives Detection System Achieves TSA Certification

ENDICOTT, NY –– SureScan Corporation, an emerging leader bringing advanced technology and manufacturing to the homeland security marketplace, today announced that its x1000 CT EDS has been certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The SureScan x1000 is the first TSA certified multi-energy stationary gantry CT EDS for checked baggage screening, representing a next [...]

PerkinElmer, UCLA and OncoSec Collaborate to Evaluate Patient-Selection Biomarker in Immunotherapy

SAN DIEGO –– OncoSec Medical Inc. (OTCQB: ONCS), a company developing DNA-based intratumoral cancer immunotherapies, announced a collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and PerkinElmer, Inc. to help researchers develop biomarker tests to evaluate a patient’s immune response to cancer. This research supports the ongoing shift in oncology toward therapeutic strategies that [...]

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