August 22, 2013
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has introduced the LCMS-8050 triple quadrupole mass spectrometer, which incorporates the highest sensitivity and quality analysis of its class with ultra-fast data acquisition. The instrument can perform both positive and negative ion analysis in a single run for faster throughput. The LCMS-8050 achieves high sensitivity through a patented ion optics system, a [...]
Epic Sciences Announces Appointment of Dr. Murali Prahalad as President and CEO
August 22, 2013
SAN DIEGO --- Epic Sciences, Inc. ("Epic"), a private biotech company that develops breakthrough cancer diagnostics, announced the appointment of Murali K. Prahalad, Ph.D. as president and CEO. Dr. Prahalad was formerly vice president of Corporate Strategy at Life Technologies, where he helped shape the organic and inorganic investment priorities across Life Technologies' research tools, [...]
Exosome Research Set to Clean Up with New Technology
August 22, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, England, -- Once thought to be just part of the cells waste disposal system, it is now clear that exosomes also act as microscopic delivery bags, protecting RNA and protein contents that can then be transported in the blood, influencing the activity of distant cells. Exosomes may be useful in Cancer diagnostics and for [...]
Golden West Biologicals Names New Korean Distribution Partner
August 22, 2013
Temecula, Calif. – Golden West Biologicals, Inc.® (GWB) a leading U.S.-based provider and manufacturer of diagnostic products, today announced the appointment of a new distributor for Korea. The company anticipates adding several more worldwide distributors in the coming months. “With more than 700 customers worldwide, we see a tremendous opportunity for growth of our Mass [...]
Agilent Technologies to Present Food Science Data at AOAC Conference and Expo
August 22, 2013
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that company scientists and collaborators will present at AOAC International's Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago. The event, scheduled for Aug. 25-28, draws thousands of professionals from industry, government and academic organizations to share information on the latest advancements in food science. AOAC is a nonprofit professional association [...]
MOCON Announces Quarterly Dividend
August 22, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS -- MOCON, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOCO ) announced today that on August 21, 2013, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share, payable on November 15, 2013, to shareholders of record on November 1, 2013. The Company has provided stockholders with quarterly dividends for the 101st consecutive quarter. [...]
Acquisition expands product range and enhances R&D capabilities
August 22, 2013
IMI plc (“IMI”), the international engineering group, today announces the acquisition of Analytical Flow Products (AFP). AFP has an innovative range of products for the precise control of fluids in chromatography as well as for the testing of the purity of gases in refineries. The distribution of these products will be rapidly increased through Fluid [...]
August 21, 2013
RVINE, Calif., -- CombiMatrix Corporation (Nasdaq:CBMX), a molecular diagnostics company specializing in DNA-based testing services for developmental disorders and cancer diagnostics, today announced that in a letter dated August 20, 2013, from the Director of Listing Qualifications of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, the Company was informed that it has regained compliance with Listing Rule [...]
Life Technologies Stockholders Approve Acquisition By Thermo Fisher
August 21, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif.,-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced that its stockholders voted to adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Life Technologies by Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO) at the Special Meeting of Stockholders held earlier today. More than 98 percent of votes cast at the Special Meeting were in [...]
Simulations Plus Releases GastroPlus™ 8.5
August 21, 2013
LANCASTER, Calif.-- Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLP), a leading provider of simulation and modeling software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, today announced that it has released Version 8.5 of its industry-leading GastroPlus™ software program for the simulation of gastrointestinal absorption, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Dr. Viera Lukacova, team leader for Simulation Technologies at Simulations Plus, said, “Version [...]

