Bruker Introduces New Multimodal Preclinical Imaging Animal Bed

SAVANNAH, Ga.-- Today, at the 2013 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC), Bruker (NASDAQ: BRKR) introduced a new multimodal animal bed enabling multiple sequential imaging sessions in preclinical research with robust repositioning between scans, while avoiding unwanted motion of the animal during the investigation. This innovation optimizes results for image fusion, combined processing and evaluation of [...]

Aspect Imaging Launches New Family of Compact High-Performance MRI Systems at World Molecular Imaging Congress 2013

SAVANNAH, GA, USA -- Aspect Imaging, the world leading developer of compact high-performance MRI systems, today launched a complete line of compact MRI systems for a wide variety of pre-clinical applications. The three “M”-series compact MRI systems include the M10, a new compact MRI model for pre-clinical imaging of larger species and the M3, a [...]

Survey Conducted within the Academic Research Community Ignites Debate Around Data Reproducibility and Quality Standards in Translational Research

ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL) today released a report on the state of academic translational research, a rapidly expanding field in which academic scientists aim to "translate" their laboratory discoveries to patient benefit. The first-of-its-kind survey was conducted by Sigma-Aldrich and the Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and was completed by [...]

PROTEA & VCU IN MOLECULAR IMAGING RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Protea Biosciences Group, Inc. ("Protea") announced today that it has entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement with Virginia Commonwealth University ("VCU") and its Center for Molecular Imaging. The research focuses on the combination of LAESI, Protea's ex vivo molecular imaging mass spectrometry technology platform, with VCU's in vivo molecular PET, SPECT and [...]

Core Informatics Extends it’s LIMS, ELN and SDMS Platform with 4.2 Release

Branford, CT -- Core Informatics, a leading provider of data management solutions to the life sciences, molecular diagnostics and energy industries announced today the release of Core LIMS, ELN, SDMS version 4.2. This release further extends the configurability of the Core LIMS product and enables Core’s customers to respond more promptly to their rapidly changing [...]

MMI opens new regional office in Hong Kong

After more than 15 years’ experience in the Asian Pacific region, MMI are delighted to announce the opening of MMI, Ltd. in Hong Kong, China. This is the next milestone in the MMI expansion programme. Together with the other MMI offices in Germany, Switzerland & the USA and an established distribution network in more than [...]

TriCore Reference Laboratories Named First Next-Generation Sequencing Center of Excellence by Life Technologies

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- TriCore Reference Laboratories and Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) have signed an agreement to establish TriCore as a regional Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Center of Excellence. The partnership is part of Life's initiative to establish a global alliance comprised of leading centers capable of running the most-advanced, NGS-based oncology panels for clinical research. [...]

BioGenes Launches Enhanced Generic HCP Assay for Early Stage Biologics Production

Berlin, Germany - BioGenes GmbH, a global leader in host cell protein (HCP) assay development, today announced that it has launched a new generic HCP assay with enhanced HCP recovery properties. The CHO|360-HCP ELISA is designed to cover the broadest possible spectrum of antigens by integrating four different assay types. An upfront feasibility test will [...]

Sequenom Announces Global Certified Service Provider Program

SAN DIEGO -- Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), a life sciences company providing innovative diagnostic testing and genetic analysis solutions, today announced a Certified Service Provider (CSP) program for the technical certification of selected laboratories offering research services using the Sequenom research-use-only MassARRAY® System. Certifications cover the major research applications of the MassARRAY System, including iPLEX® [...]

Stratedigm Announces the Commercial Launch of Its Most Advanced Flow Cytometer Platform to Date; the 18 Color 4 Laser S1000EXi

Stratedigm announced the commercial launch of its S1000EXi flow cytometers on August 28, 2013. The “EXi” model offers Stratedigm’s most advanced technology to date and sets a new gold standard for high performance, benchtop analyzers. Architected based on the revolutionary EX model, the S1000EXi incorporates newly developed, patent pending second-generation Smart Detect™ and Laser Trimming™ [...]

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