October 22, 2013
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that The Centre for Genomic Research (CGR) at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, has officially joined the Roche NimbleGen Certified Service Provider (CSP) Program. The CGR achieved certification to conduct next-generation sequencing target enrichment services with customer samples using the NimbleGen SeqCap EZ workflow. [...]
Illumina Launches TruGenome Undiagnosed Disease Test
October 22, 2013
SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the launch of its TruGenome Undiagnosed Disease Test provided by the CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited Illumina Clinical Services Laboratory (ICSL). This new service uses whole human genome sequencing to assist physicians in identifying the underlying genetic cause of a rare or undiagnosed disease. By providing physicians with more comprehensive [...]
October 22, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced it has launched two breakthrough technologies under its new Ion Torrent Technology Access Program (TAP), an initiative designed to foster collaboration with the scientific community and drive innovation. Customers can get access to the Ion Hi-Q™ Sequencing Chemistry and the Ion Isothermal Amplification Chemistry at [...]
October 22, 2013
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a new SureSelect target enrichment solution that allows Ion Proton users to realize the full power of their next-generation sequencers with the industry's leading human exome and custom DNA target enrichment solutions. SureSelect target enrichment is now available for all major sequencing platforms, enabling [...]
October 22, 2013
Atlanta, Georgia -- Jeevan BioSciences, Inc. a start-up biotechnology company co-founded by Dr. Rodney Nash, PhD, a former Neuroscience Post-Doctoral Fellow at Emory University, today announces the commercial release of its first product Neuro–X Tissue Culture Media; the first 100% Serum Free and Xeno Free media product available on the market. Neuro-X is a proprietary [...]
October 22, 2013
SAN DIEGO and BOSTON -- BioNano Genomics announced today the launch of the IrysChip™ V2, a new, high-throughput chip for the Irys™ System that now supports human genome analysis. The product introduction occurs at the American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting taking place October 22 to 26 in Boston. With a 15-fold increase [...]
New initiative will sequence 10,000 whole genomes of people with rare genetic diseases
October 21, 2013
University of Cambridge, Genomics England and Illumina, Inc. today announced the start of a three-year project that will sequence 10,000 whole genomes of children and adults with rare genetic diseases. The project represents a pilot for Genomics England, which will provide 2,000 samples, and marks the beginning of the national endeavor to sequence 100,000 genomes [...]
October 21, 2013
Vernon Hills, IL -- Better known as a “beer bath,” the new PolyScience® Forced-Age Testing Bath from Cole-Parmer is crafted specifically for beer shelf-life testing, food stability testing, product quality analysis, and asphalt sample tampering. This new large-capacity circulating bath features a -10 to +60°C working temperature range, ±0.5°C temperature stability, and 6.5 cu.ft (50 [...]
Purolite Corporation to Develop Bioseparation Resins Based on Agarose Media
October 21, 2013
BALA CYNWYD, Pa. -- Purolite announced today that it will develop bioseparation resins for chromatography based on agarose media that will be manufactured in their cGMP, FDA regulated facility. The new line will expand the LifeTech™ family of products to cover the SEC, HIC, IEX and affinity bio-purification media for the fast-growing biomolecules market. The [...]
Izon Releases qMicro for Rapid, Simple and Accurate Analysis of Cells
October 21, 2013
BOSTON, Mass.– Nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science today released qMicro, a new low-cost product for accurate sizing and counting of cells and micro-scale particles. “The qMicro applies Izon's design capability and nano-pore expertise to measurement at the micron scale. Micro-scale analysis is an easier problem and the result is a simple, compact and robust benchtop [...]
