Cepheid Welcomes Executive Vice President of Global Operations
May 7, 2013
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Cepheid (NASDAQ: CPHD) today announced that it has appointed Warren C. Kocmond to the position of Executive Vice President, Global Operations, effective May 6, 2013. Mr. Kocmond joins Cepheid from Lam Research Corporation, where he most recently served as Vice President of Global Operations, responsible for globally dispersed operations including a multi-billion [...]
Bioo Scientific Launches First Kit for Molecular Indexing in RNA-Seq
May 7, 2013
Austin, TX -- Bioo Scientific introduces the NEXTflex™ qRNA-Seq™ Kit for high precision gene expression analysis by RNA-Seq. Developed in conjunction with Cellular Research Inc., this new kit efficiently generates libraries equivalent to conventional RNA-Seq libraries, but with the added feature of Molecular Indexing™ technology. Similar to conventional RNA-Seq, sample RNA is converted to cDNA [...]
Ocean Optics Introduces Handheld Raman Spectrometer
May 7, 2013
Dunedin, Fla. – Ocean Optics has released the IDRaman mini handheld Raman spectrometer, a small, powerful instrument with exceptional performance for sample authentication and counterfeit detection, identification and verification. The palm-sized IDRaman mini is rugged and dependable, delivering fast, accurate Raman analyses ranging from chemical and explosive agent detection in the field to quality assurance [...]
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation Declares $0.215 Per Share Quarterly Dividend
May 7, 2013
ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL), a leading Life Science and High Technology company (the "Company"), announced today at its 2013 Annual Shareholders Meeting that the Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share. The dividend is payable on June 14, 2013 to shareholders of record on May 31, [...]
Axio Imager Vario from ZEISS with New Hardware Auto Focus and Cleanroom Kit
May 7, 2013
Jena/Stuttgart, Germany,- At the 2013 Control international trade fair for quality assurance, ZEISS presented its new Hardware Auto Focus and cleanroom kit for the proven Axio Imager Vario microscope system. An integratable autofocus system ensures fast and precise focusing. The Hardware Auto Focus is ideal for surface inspections on reflective, low-contrast samples. In transmitted and [...]
May 6, 2013
Solon, Ohio -- DNA quantitation is crucial to experimental design and interpretation of results, especially in sensitive molecular biology applications such as PCR, or for any comparative analysis of multi-source DNA samples. Although UV spectrophotometric measurement at 260 nm is the most widely practiced method of DNA quantitation, it is limited by high background interference [...]
Logos Biosystems Launches Luna-FLTM Fluorescence Cell Counter
May 6, 2013
Logos Biosystems, a provider of innovative life science research tools, today announced the introduction of a next generation automated cell counter, Luna-FL TM "Luna-FLTM fluorescence cell counter is a breakthrough for life science researchers", said Neon Jung, CEO of Logos Biosystems. "We integrated dual fluorescence and bright field optics in one instrument to provide researchers [...]
IntelliCyt Corporation Closes $8 Million in New Financing
May 6, 2013
Albuquerque, New Mexico -- IntelliCyt Corporation, a leading provider of assay screening solutions for phenotypic drug discovery, antibody discovery and in vitro toxicity testing, today announced it has completed an $8 million financing round. The financing was led by new investor Arboretum Ventures with participation from existing investors Prolog Ventures, Verge Fund, and New Mexico [...]
Phenomenex Serves Growing Korean Market with Translated Website
May 6, 2013
Torrance, CA - Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, announces a new, fully functional Korean-language website. In addition to a wide range of web-based tools, including the company's unique Structure Search capability, the site introduces a new industry-focused interface to help customers quickly find [...]
May 6, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Real Time Genomics, Inc., the genome analytics company, and Knome, Inc., the human genome interpretation company, today announced that the Real Time Genomics (RTG) Variant platform will be integrated into every shipment of the knoSYS™100 interpretation system. The agreement enables customers to easily purchase the RTG analytics engine as an upgrade [...]
