RTI International Develops Novel Lung-on-a-Chip
August 14, 2014
Research Triangle Park, NC -- Researchers at RTI International, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, have developed a new lung-on-chip microdevice for laboratory studies of respiratory challenges and therapeutics. The microdevice includes multiple vertically stacked cellular layers that mimic the structure of the airway tissue. The lung-on-a-chip model, funded by [...]
August 14, 2014
Irving, TX -- Caris Life Sciences, a leading biosciences company focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine, today announced a collaboration with GenoSpace, a Massachusetts-based technology company that develops robust software solutions for genomic and health data. Caris will apply GenoSpace’s population analytics offerings to uncover and better utilize key insights from the company’s [...]
Cerilliant Introduces New Certified Spiking Solutions® of 2C Amine Internal Standards
August 14, 2014
ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL) is pleased to announce that the Cerilliant® brand within its Applied Diagnostics and Testing business segment now offers nine new stable isotope-labeled internal standards of 2C amines including deuterium and 13C labeling. These Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) represent the latest addition to Cerilliant's extensive CRM line of New [...]
Improve Gene Expression Results with Bio-Rad’s New Rapid Cell Lysis RT-qPCR Kits
August 14, 2014
Hercules, CA — — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) today announced the launch of new rapid cell lysis kits that allow researchers to obtain reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) data directly from cultured cells without the need for a separate RNA purification step. Bio-Rad’s SingleShot™ family of cell lysis RT-qPCR kits provide high-quality [...]
August 14, 2014
BOULDER, CO –- ViroCyt, LLC, the leader in rapid virus quantification, announced today that its breakthrough Virus Counter instrument is being used by a group of laboratories to develop filovirus medical countermeasures. The Filovirus Animal Nonclinical Group or “FANG” is a US interdepartmental and interagency group established to support and facilitate the creation of vaccines [...]
Miltenyi Biotec acquires gene therapy assets from Lentigen Corporation
August 14, 2014
BERGISCH GLADBACH, GERMANY -— Miltenyi Biotec announced today that it has acquired the lentiviral vector manufacturing business and related assets from US company Lentigen Corporation, a global leader in lentiviral technology for cell and gene therapy applications. The acquisition further strengthens Miltenyi Biotec’s portfolio in cell and gene therapy. Assets obtained in the transaction include [...]
Screen for KEAP1:Nrf2 Inhibitors With BPS Bioscience’s Exclusive KEAP1:Nrf2 Assay Kit
August 13, 2014
San Diego, CA -- The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) is a key transcription factor that regulates the expression of a number of critical redox homeostatic genes. Under normal environmental conditions, Nrf2 is anchored to the actin cytoskeleton via interaction with kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1). This interaction prevents Nrf2 from entering the nucleus [...]
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Opens First Facility in China
August 13, 2014
STATESVILLE, N.C.-- Kewaunee Scientific Corporation KEQU +0.65% , a recognized leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products since 1906, today announced it had officially opened its first facility in China. The 10,000 square feet facility is strategically located in Suzhou Industrial Park in the general vicinity of Shanghai [...]
Analytik Jena AG Signs Agreement to Acquire Bruker’s ICP-MS Business
August 13, 2014
Germany -– Analytik Jena AG, a leading manufacturer of analytical measuring technology, life science instruments and optoelectronics, today announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the ICP-MS business of Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR). The transaction is expected to close in September 2014. With this acquisition, Analytik Jena AG will enter the rapidly [...]
August 13, 2014
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA & HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA -- Leica Biosystems and Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) have announced the co-marketing of ACD's RNAscopeR LS ISH assays with Leica Biosystems' BOND RX research staining platform*. This agreement provides researchers with an integrated and fully automated ISH solution. The market-leading RNAscope LS reagent kits and ISH probes are available [...]
