February 14, 2013
Saugus, MA, -- IonSense, Inc. will be presenting new research on Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) mass spectrometry analysis of drugs of abuse. The method involves a simplified protocol for the extraction of samples using a solid-phase coated metal probe, which is then analyzed directly using the DART source coupled to the MS instrument. [...]
New Safety Enclosure Provides Controlled Laboratory Environment
February 14, 2013
Available from Asynt Ltd - the Lab-Bubble™ is a versatile piece of containment equipment that can be used to provide many different types of safety or controlled environments simply by using additional components to change the function of the enclosure. The Lab-Bubble™ is designed and tested in various configurations for applications including handling of chemicals [...]
February 13, 2013
ST. LOUIS, -- Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL), a leading Life Science and High Technology company (the "Company"), announced an increase of 7.5% in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.215 per share. The increased dividend was approved by the Company's Board of Directors on February 12, 2013 and is payable on March 15, 2013 to shareholders [...]
February 13, 2013
Carlsbad, CA. – Applied Spectral Imaging (ASI, www.spectral-imaging.com) announced today that its GenASIs Scan & Analysis automated microscopy platform has received FDA clearance as an aid in ALK gene analysis for lung cancer therapy selection. The introduction of automation in ALK therapy selection represents a new era in personalized medicine for patients with NSCLC (Non-Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer). [...]
February 13, 2013
Santa Clara, Calif.—— Picarro Inc., the world’s leading producer of stable isotope and gas concentration measurement systems for science and industry, today announced the company’s inclusion in four new reports from Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), which highlights Picarro SurveyorTM as the benchmark for natural gas leak detection. [...]
February 13, 2013
Sunnyvale, CA, - Molecular Devices®, market leader in microplate reader technology for over 25 years, has announced today the launch of its SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform. The system is available as a stand-alone reader with the option for users to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes such as cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® [...]
New liquid cell for Perten DA 7250
February 13, 2013
NIR analysis of liquids - vegetable oils, juices, liquid grease - is now easier than ever before. The Transflectance Cup is a new accessory to the DA 7250 NIR Analysis System and allows rapid, accurate and easy analysis of various types of liquids. Its revolutionary design makes it very easy to use with minimal sample [...]
Dako to Collaborate with Pfizer on Companion Diagnostics
February 13, 2013
GLOSTRUP, Denmark, – Dako, an Agilent Technologies company, announced today it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Pfizer in the field of companion diagnostics. The agreement constitutes a legal framework for various collaboration projects between the two companies, covering research, development and commercialization as well as advisory services. “We are extremely excited to partner [...]
Covaris and HORIBA Instruments Form Strategic Relationship
February 13, 2013
WOBURN, Mass., -- Covaris, Inc., the leader in focused acoustic technologies for the life sciences, is pleased to announce the establishment of a marketing alliance with HORIBA Instruments of Irvine, CA, which is the U.S. sales and marketing division of HORIBA Limited of Kyoto, Japan. This alliance integrates the Covaris Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) and [...]
LI-COR Biosciences Transforms Western Blotting with Innovative New System
February 13, 2013
Lincoln, Nebraska: Today, LI-COR® Biosciences continues to demonstrate its position as a leader in laboratory instrument systems as it announces the launch of the C-DiGit™ Blot Scanner. A technological advancement for biotechnology laboratories, C-DiGit Blot Scanner is a digital replacement for film-based chemiluminescent Western blots that eliminates the need for a traditional darkroom. The C-DiGit [...]
