June 10, 2013
Minneapolis, Minnesota- At the 61st ASMS conference, Bruker introduces exciting new High-Definition capabilities in proteomics and biomarker research. Patented low-noise Captivespray nanoBooster™ ionization coupled with record high-speed digitization Qq-TOF technology and steered by intelligent acquisition software defines complex samples more sharply than ever before. The novel High-Definition accurate mass spectrometer, impact HD™ is the latest [...]
June 10, 2013
CINCINNATI-- Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ: VIVO) today announced that it has received FDA clearance for a new molecular diagnostic test for Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae), its fourth assay on the illumigene platform. This innovative test that aids in identifying an important respiratory pathogen is a strong addition to the illumigene platform. Often referred [...]
June 10, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif., -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) announced today the introduction of Oncomine® Next Gen Sequencing Power Tools, an analytics offering that will allow cancer researchers to explore results from in-depth analysis of next generation sequencing (NGS) data, including data from The Cancer Genome Atlas. In total, more than 4,500 paired tumor and samples [...]
June 10, 2013
AB SCIEX, a global leader in analytical technologies, today unveiled three new solutions for biological researchers to improve identification and quantitation of proteins, peptides, metabolites and lipids. The company extended the applicability of SelexION™ Technology, SWATH™ Acquisition and ProteinPilot™ Software for academic research in the field of systems biology. These technologies will be on display [...]
Waters Honors Flavor Research and Education Center at University of Minnesota
June 7, 2013
Saint Paul, Minn. –– At a ceremony at the University of Minnesota, Waters welcomed the Flavor Research and Education Center within the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota into its Centers of Innovation Program. The Flavor Research and Education Center under the direction of Prof. Devin Peterson and Prof. Gary Reineccius [...]
Thermo Fisher Announces Pricing of $2.2 Billion Common Stock Offering
June 7, 2013
WALTHAM, Mass.--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) (“Thermo Fisher” or the “company”) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 25,730,994 shares of its common stock at $85.50 per share in connection with the forward sale agreements described below. J.P. Morgan and Barclays are acting as joint book-running managers and as representatives [...]
BioTime, Inc. Closes on $9 Million Financing
June 7, 2013
ALAMEDA, Calif.-- BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTX) today announced that it has closed the equity financing it announced on June 3, 2013 and received gross proceeds of $9,057,966. BioTime intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of its common shares and warrants for working capital and other general corporate purposes, and may invest [...]
BioTek Instruments Announces Establishment of Japanese Office
June 7, 2013
WINOOSKI VT, USA — BioTek Instruments, Inc., continues their global expansion in the microplate-based technology market with the establishment of BioTek Japan. Managed by Mr. Satoshi Sagara, the new direct sales and service organization in Tokyo will focus on growing BioTek's brand and expanding the sales network in Japan. BioTek Japan will be fully functional [...]
June 7, 2013
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, and HILDEN, Germany, - QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced plans to significantly expand its existing portfolio of molecular assays used in next-generation sequencing (NGS) during 2013 as part of its expansion into this fast-growing market and ambitions to provide an ecosystem of products and services designed to drive [...]
BioFire Obtains CE IVD Mark for FilmArray® Blood Culture Identification Panel
June 7, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY -- BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. announced today that it obtained the CE IVD Mark under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices for its FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel. The BCID Panel tests positive blood cultures and can identify more than 100 blood pathogens known to cause sepsis. Sepsis, a [...]
