October 15, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Life Technologies Corporation has extended its collaborative agreement with Japanese firm DNAVEC Corporation to launch CytoTune™-iPS 2.0 Sendai Reprogramming Kit, the next-generation research technology that enables the most efficient method to develop induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from human somatic cells. The newest kit doubles the number of colonies that can be [...]
Wilsonart LLC to Acquire Durcon Incorporated
October 15, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas - Wilsonart LLC today announced an agreement to acquire Durcon Incorporated, the world's leading manufacturer of laboratory-grade work surfaces. The Taylor, TX-based Durcon provides laboratory tops, student tabletops, sinks and other work surfaces worldwide, and is best known for its durable epoxy resin surfaces. Durcon will operate as a new, independent business unit [...]
Rainbow Scientific, Inc. Announces Availability of Advanced Stem Cell Culture Systems
October 15, 2013
Windsor, CT -- Rainbow Scientific, Inc. (RSI) is pleased to offer advanced research products for human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) and human embryonic stem cell (hESC) culture from Biological Industries (BI). These chemically defined, non-animal origin culture media have been thoroughly validated to provide superior growth and maintenance of hMSC and hESC cell lines. Extensive [...]
Now an Environmentally Friendly Ductless Fume Hood
October 15, 2013
Air Science has introduced its NEW Purair ECO™ line of Energy-Saving Ductless Fume Hoods designed for both chemical and particulate protection over a broad range of laboratory and industrial applications. Development of the Purair ECO is in response to an increasing worldwide demand for safe, cost-effective and energy-efficient ductless containment cabinets that minimize stress on [...]
Centice names John Goehrke CEO
October 15, 2013
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Centice Corporation, a pioneer in chemical verification and identification using Raman spectroscopy and computational sensor technology, today announced that John Goehrke has joined the company as CEO. In addition to the hiring of Mr. Goehrke, Centice has negotiated with current investors to provide up to $1.5 million in bridge financing [...]
U.S. FDA Adds Licenses of GastroPlus™ Software
October 15, 2013
LANCASTER, Calif. -- Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLP), a leading provider of consulting services and software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added licenses of GastroPlus™ for use in the Office of Clinical Pharmacology. John DiBella, vice president of marketing and sales for Simulations Plus, said: [...]
ACACIA SUBSIDIARY ACQUIRES PATENTS ON FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY
October 15, 2013
Newport Beach, CA. –– Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) announced today that a subsidiary has acquired 13 US and foreign patents and applications on fluorescence microscopy. “Acacia continues to increase the number of leading patent portfolios in the medical device and life sciences space,” commented Matt Vella, CEO. “Fluorescence microscopy is of key relevance to [...]
October 15, 2013
Gothenburg, Sweden -- Denator AB confirmed today the expansion of the company's management team through the appointment of Karsten Fjärstedt as Vice President for Global Sales and Marketing. In his role as vice president, Karsten will provide strategic vision and direction for all sales and marketing activities. Karsten has over 24 years of experience from [...]
Battelle, Sellex Liquid Bottle Scanning Technology to be Deployed at London’s Heathrow Airport
October 15, 2013
Columbus, OH. -- Air travelers in Great Britain will soon notice a new technology used in security screening lines that will allow them to bring liquids on airplanes. The LS10 liquid bottle scanner, developed, produced and marketed by Battelle and Sellex, is a powerful screening technology that scans liquids, aerosols and gels in almost any [...]
Exceptional High Performance UV Raman Triple Spectrometer
October 15, 2013
Enhanced ultraviolet response and good light throughput with a robust, open architecture set the Commander™ apart. This triple spectrometer for Raman works in the 185 to 2200 nanometer region with a selection of diffraction gratings. Operating at f/5 it has impressive light gathering power. It delivers edge rejection within 5cm-1 in the visible spectral region. [...]

