Diagenode Launches a Unique Solution for Long Fragment Generation in Sequencing Applications
April 2, 2014
Denville, NJ -- Diagenode, Inc., a leading global provider of shearing technologies and complete solutions for epigenetics research, recently launched its Megaruptor DNA fragmentation instrument, part of its shearing technologies product line. A number of applications for massively parallel sequencing, also known as Next-Generation Sequencing, require libraries of long DNA segments, but few methods have [...]
April 2, 2014
PALO ALTO, Calif. and LEXINGTON, Mass. — Syapse, the leading provider of software for bringing omics data into routine medical use, and N-of-One, the leading provider of clinical interpretation for precision medicine in oncology, today announced a partnership to make N-of-One’s clinical interpretation available to hospitals and laboratories through interfaces in the Syapse platform. This [...]
April 2, 2014
Oakland, California - METTLER TOLEDO has released an across-the-board upgrade of its single- and multi-channel Pipet-Lite XLS+ manual and E4 XLS+ electronic pipettes, collectively referred to as the “XLS+ Pipette Family.” With a redesigned liquid end, new Rainin Pipet-lite XLS+ manual pipettes combine cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver exceptionally high performance with extraordinary comfort [...]
Waters Progenesis QI Marks Next Generation of LC-MS ‘Omics Analysis at Analytica
April 2, 2014
MUNICH -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today unveiled two new data analysis software packages for proteomics and metabolomics/lipidomics analyses: Progenesis® QI and Progenesis QI for Proteomics. These new releases of the highly acclaimed software packages are an early result of Waters' acquisition of Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd., the world leader in 'omics data analysis software. Progenesis [...]
New Refrigerated Circulating Bath Increases Sample Capacity in Compact Footprint
April 2, 2014
CHICAGO -- A new refrigerated circulating bath featuring innovative headless technology offers researchers working with temperature-sensitive samples a larger bath area than most competing models. The instrument is designed to allow laboratories to fit more samples in the same footprint, access the instrument more easily, and save valuable space in the laboratory. The Thermo Scientific [...]
PAC’s AC Analytical Controls® FAME in AVTUR Analyzer Complies with IP 599 Method
April 2, 2014
Houston, TX., USA – PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, pioneered the IP 599 method, “Determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) in aviation turbine fuel - Gas Chromatography using heart-cut and refocusing”, that was recently approved and published by the Energy Institute (EI). As part [...]
Precision BioSciences Announces Victory in Challenge to Genome Engineering Patent
April 2, 2014
Research Triangle Park, NC -- Precision BioSciences, Inc., a leader in the field of site-specific genome engineering, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Intent to Issue an Ex Parte Reexamination Certificate for Precision’s U.S. Patent No. 8,143,015 (the ‘015 patent). The ‘015 patent had been [...]
Cancer-Related Human Papillomaviruses
April 2, 2014
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Cepheid (NASDAQ: CPHD) today announced the release of Xpert® HPV, a 60-minute test for cervical cancer-related human papillomaviruses to be marketed as a CE IVD product under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The test runs on Cepheid's GeneXpert® System, the world's leading molecular diagnostic platform. Xpert HPV is [...]
Illumina Expands Product Portfolio to Support Oncology Clinical Research and Discovery
April 2, 2014
SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced new products that can be applied directly to the discovery and translation of genomic variation in blood and tissue associated with cancer. The expanded portfolio leverages the company’s industry-leading next-generation sequencing (NGS) and microarray scanning systems to deliver sample-to-data solutions for basic and clinical cancer research. New [...]
Molecular Devices Introduces EarlyTox Cell Integrity Kit
April 2, 2014
Sunnyvale, California - Molecular Devices® today announced the launch of the EarlyToxTM Cell Integrity Kit, a fast, simple, and reliable fluorescence-based assay for detecting changes in cell viability based on permeability of outer cell membranes (cell integrity). This kit provides an integrated assay solution when combined with hardware and software for the rapid quantification of [...]

