ADU 5 – New Compact Automatic Distillation Unit from Anton Paar
February 11, 2014
Anton Paar has launched the new ADU 5 automatic distillation unit – a fully automated, compact stand-alone distillation unit which is operated by touchscreen interface, making it the ideal solution for performing high-precision atmospheric distillation tests. The complete ready-to-go system from Anton Paar occupies only a minimum amount of laboratory bench space and masters with [...]
Dako and Amgen expand collaboration with plan to develop new diagnostic test
February 11, 2014
GLOSTRUP, Denmark. Dako, an Agilent Technologies company and worldwide provider of cancer diagnostics, today announced a new project with Amgen to develop a molecular diagnostic test using Dako’s IQFISH hybridization buffer. "We are pleased to continue our work with Amgen, particularly within the molecular arena," said Jacob Thaysen, vice president and general manager for Agilent's [...]
SciLifeLab Implements Clarity LIMS
February 11, 2014
Victoria, B.C. – GenoLogics Life Sciences Software, a leading provider of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) specifically designed for omics labs, announced today that Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) has implemented Clarity LIMS to support next generation sequencing workflows as part of their mission to establish a strong research community and to address challenging health [...]
Gilson Release New Format of Pipette Tips Designed to Simplify Packaging and Reduce Waste
February 10, 2014
Luton, Bedfordshire.Gilson have announced the release of two new packaging formats for their high purity “Diamond” pipette tips that both address the needs of modern laboratories for ecologically conservative packaging and a smaller bench space footprint. The new tip formats have been designed with economy in mind and produce much less waste than traditional packaging. [...]
Genisphere Awarded Patent for Whole Transcriptome Next Generation Sequencing
February 10, 2014
HATFIELD, Pa. Genisphere LLC reported today it has been granted a US patent for a novel strand-specific library preparation method for next generation sequencing based on its proven RNA amplification technology. The new patented process enables amplification and library preparation from clinically relevant RNA samples, adapts easily to a variety of sequencing instruments and systems, [...]
Telegraph Hill Partners Announces Appointment of Paul D. Grossman as Venture Partner
February 10, 2014
San Francisco, CA-—Telegraph Hill Partners (THP), a leading venture capital and growth equity firm dedicated exclusively to life science and healthcare investing, today announced the addition of Paul D. Grossman, Ph.D. to its investment team as a Venture Partner. Dr. Grossman, a 32-year veteran of the life science industry, has extensive experience within the laboratory [...]
February 10, 2014
Cambridge, UK: Horizon Discovery™ (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has launched the first products and services from its new GENASSIST™ range of gene editing kits and reagents that enable easier, robust implementation of CRISPR and rAAV gene editing experiments. The [...]
February 10, 2014
HORIBA announces the acquisition of the global assets of Photon Technology International, Inc. and its affiliate companies (Photon Technology International or PTI). HORIBA Instruments Inc. (based in the U.S.) and other HORIBA Scientific group companies have acquired PTI’s worldwide business assets with the aim of increasing market share in fluorescence spectroscopy by taking advantage of [...]
February 10, 2014
BILLERICA, Mass — RainDance Technologies, Inc., an innovative genomics tools company ‘democratizing’ molecular testing of complex diseases, today announced that it has developed a comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel for profiling actionable cancer mutations, enabling researchers to rapidly and cost-effectively analyze precious biopsy specimens. The ThunderBolts™ Cancer Panel targets 49 known cancer genes, including tumor [...]
3D liver model expert Zyoxel Ltd to become CN Bio Innovations Ltd
February 10, 2014
OXFORD, England---Zyoxel, an expert in advanced in vitro 3D liver models for drug discovery and drug testing, has today announced it is changing its name to CN Bio Innovations Ltd (CNBIO). The move is part of a strategic rebrand designed to closer align the organisation with its Hong Kong-based holding company, CN Innovations Holdings Limited [...]
