LGC Genomics and Covaris, Inc. Announce FFPE DNA Extraction Partnership
June 19, 2013
OBURN, MASS., -- LGC Genomics and Covaris, Inc. announced they are partnering to develop an innovative solution for the high-throughput extraction of Nucleic Acids from Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissue samples. Covaris recently introduced a kit for high-yield DNA extraction from FFPE tissue samples. Covaris' patented Adaptive Focused Acoustic™ (AFA) Technology is used to emulsify [...]
Cole-Parmer Introduces Eco-Friendly Waterless Bead Baths
June 19, 2013
Vernon Hills, IL - For an eco-friendly selection for labs and research facilities, Cole-Parmer offers Waterless Bead Baths using metallic beads instead of water. The beads are recyclable, use 50% less electricity, and do not require germicides. Yet, the bead bath delivers exceptional temperature uniformity of +/-1 degree and, because the bath is always ready [...]
June 19, 2013
BREA, CALIF. – Continuing its long history of proven clinical performance in diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI), Beckman Coulter, Inc. announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of its new Access AccuTnI+3 troponin I assay for use on its Access 2 immunoassay system. "Clinicians have depended on Beckman Coulter's troponin I test [...]
MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. launches the first kit for protein extraction from soil
June 19, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif., -- MO BIO Laboratories, Inc., the leader in soil, plant, stool and other challenging microbial nucleic acid purification, announces the launch of the NoviPure™ Soil Protein Extraction Kit, for extraction of pure protein from all soil types. This expansion into the protein world coincides with the 20th anniversary of the company and showcases [...]
June 19, 2013
San Jose, CA – BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of the BD LSRFortessa™ X-20 Cell Analyzer, the latest in its line of high-performance research flow cytometers. The BD LSRFortessa X-20 Cell Analyzer delivers high-performance multicolor analysis with the [...]
June 19, 2013
Adding to their already extensive supply of high quality pipettes, Pipette.com is now stocked with Simport’s Dropette® and Heathrow Scientific disposable plastic transfer pipettes, all aimed at the customer doing basic biology, chemistry and any type of liquid handling analysis (urinalysis, blood work, and serology). For over 35 years, Simport has been supplying the science [...]
Experience Flawless Phase Contrast with ibidi’s New µ-Slide 2 well Ph+ and µ-Slide 4 well Ph+
June 18, 2013
Munich, Germany, – With the introduction of their newest products, the µ-Slide 2 well Ph+ and the µ-Slide 4 well Ph+, German biotechnology company, ibidi GmbH, has once again proven that ground-breaking innovations in microscopy chambers are still possible! In addition to being optimized for cell culture and phase contrast microscopy, like the classic µ-Slide [...]
June 18, 2013
CHELMSFORD, Mass.-- A new online chloride analyzer offers power plant operators exceptional accuracy and repeatability with real-time monitoring and control of critical low-level chloride measurements in boiler chemistry applications. The Thermo Scientific Orion 2117LL low-level chloride analyzer is designed to detect chloride levels as low as 5 parts per billion (ppb), which may assist in [...]
June 18, 2013
BOSTON, MA and MOSCOW - QWave Fund, a new, global venture capital fund focused on physics and material sciences, today announced its first round of investments, which include a total of $7M USD to Estonia-based Clifton, Indiana-based Nano-Meta Technologies, Inc. and North Carolina-based Centice. This round of investments marks the initial delivery on QWave's mission [...]
Rainin Rewards Reuse by Planting Trees
June 18, 2013
Rainin Instrument, North America’s largest pipette service provider, has partnered with American Forests to encourage customers to re-use the padded cardboard boxes it provides for mail-in pipette service. Each time a customer reuses a service return kit, Rainin has arranged for American Forests to plant a tree. METTLER TOLEDO subsidiary Rainin Instrument has launched a [...]
