September 24, 2014
Vienna/Brno/Berlin -- Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers being the second most common cause of cancer in women and the third most common in men. At the same time colon cancer is the fourth common cause of cancer related death. Early detection of this disease increases both the therapeutic success and the [...]
Biotech investment veteran Robert F. Johnston joins Hurel investor group
September 24, 2014
North Brunswick, NJ, USA -- Hurel Corporation (“Hurel”), a world-leading provider of in vitro liver models and microfluidic assay platforms that improve the predictive reliability of pre-clinical drug development, today announced that Johnston Associates, Inc. of Princeton, New Jersey (“JAI”) has become a participating investor in the Company’s Series A-3 Preferred Stock financing. Hurel’s lead [...]
Omixon Collaborates with G3 and Genomics England to Validate HLA Genotyping from WGS Data
September 24, 2014
Budapest, Hungary; Cambridge, MA & Richmond, VA -- Global biotechnology company Omixon, headquartered in Budapest with US offices in Cambridge, MA, has announced a collaboration with Global Genomics Group (G3) to validate its Target HLA™ software to determine HLA genotypes from whole genome sequencing (WGS) datasets. G3 is providing the WGS datasets and the corresponding [...]
Air Science USA has introduced its NEW Mobile Ductless Fume Hood
September 24, 2014
The Mobile EDU is excellent for Classroom Demonstrations and Industrial Training. It is totally self-contained and provides all around visibility. The EDU is easily moved from laboratory to laboratory. The Ductless Design allows easy installation and the base is mounted on large heavy duty wheels for ease of transport. The height is 77.5" which allows [...]
September 23, 2014
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-- PositiveID Corporation ("PositiveID" or "Company") (OTCQB:PSID), a developer of biological detection and diagnostics solutions, today announced that it is accelerating the prototype development of its Firefly Dx system, a handheld, real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) system designed to provide molecular diagnostic results in less than 20 minutes at the point of need. [...]
Knome Joins the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health
September 23, 2014
CAMBRIDGE, Mass –– Knome announced today that it has joined the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, an alliance working to accelerate world-wide efforts to responsibly share and analyze large amounts of genomic and clinical data. Partners in the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health offer important perspectives and expertise and are pooling their intellectual [...]
Collagenase/Neutral Protease Blends From Bacterial Source Minimize Contamination Threat
September 23, 2014
Lakewood, N.J. -- Animal Origin Free (AOF) STEMxyme® collagenase/neutral protease (Dispase®) Blends 1 and 2, produced by Worthington Biochemical Corporation, are now available for primary and stem cell isolation, regenerative medicine, biopharmaceutical and cell bioprocessing applications. These new, specialized combinations of AOF Clostridium histolyticum collagenase and AOF Bacillus polymyxa neutral protease (Dispase®) offer a minimum [...]
September 23, 2014
BOTHELL, WA — — BioLife Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLFS), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media and precision thermal shipping products for cells and tissues (“BioLife” or the “Company”), today announced two new additions to its Scientific Advisory Board. The new members are Jason Acker, PhD, [...]
Teledyne Announces Pricing of $125 Million Senior Unsecured Notes
September 23, 2014
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. –– Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) today announced that it has entered into a note purchase agreement providing for a private placement of $125 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes to be issued on December 4, 2014. The notes will consist of $30.0 million of 2.61% senior unsecured notes due [...]
ATCC Announces New Appointments to its Leadership Team
September 23, 2014
Manassas, VA -– ATCC, the premier global biological materials resource and standards organization, is pleased to announce two important appointments to the senior leadership team. Barbie Bigelow has joined ATCC as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Technology and Dr. Maryellen de Mars also joins as the Senior Director for the Standards Resource Center. Both [...]
