Higher Volume 96-format Sample Storage Tubes
December 5, 2012
Micronic has launched a new 2.00ml storage tube that uniquely combines higher sample storage capacity and absolute sample traceability in an industry-standard 96-tube rack format. For organizations in the life sciences industry, such as biobanks or biotechnology and pharmaceutical research companies - assured high integrity storage and ease of handling of each sample is critical. [...]
December 5, 2012
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) announced today the launch of StemBANCC, a new academic–industry partnership that unites ten pharmaceutical companies and 23 academic institutions. Initiated and coordinated by Roche and managed by Oxford University, StemBANCC aims to use human induced pluripotent stem cells as research tools for drug [...]
ANNOVAR Appoints BIOBASE for Commercial Distribution
December 5, 2012
BIOBASE today announced a new agreement with the University of Southern California and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The agreement covers the exclusive worldwide marketing and distribution of the ANNOVAR tool to commercial users. ANNOVAR enables the annotation of genomic variants on a variety of species including human. It is an efficient software tool for [...]
Predictive Biosciences Announces Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for p53
December 5, 2012
LEXINGTON, MA – Predictive Biosciences, an innovative developer of molecular diagnostic tests, today announced that the Company has developed a new next-generation sequencing (NGS) assay for the TP53 gene (encoding the p53 protein) that will enhance the clinical performance of its bladder cancer assay. The new CertNDxTM Bladder Cancer Assay incorporating TP53 is expected to [...]
Plexxikon Selects Certara’s D360 for Scientific Data Access and Analysis
December 5, 2012
ST. LOUIS, MO –– Certara™, a leading provider of software and scientific consulting services to improve productivity and decision-making from drug discovery through drug development, announced that Plexxikon selected Certara’s D360™ software solution for scientific data access and analysis after a thorough evaluation and comparison with several other systems. After a rapid deployment phase, Scientists [...]
December 5, 2012
BEAVERTON, Ore., -- Expanding on the functionality of its original gas chromatograph, Vernier Software & Technology has released the Mini GC Plus. Designed for high school and college science laboratories, the Mini GC Plus is a portable instrument for separating, analyzing and identifying substances contained in a volatile liquid or gaseous sample. With the Mini [...]
Perfinity signs global commercial agreement with Shimadzu
December 5, 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Perfinity Biosciences Inc. and Shimadzu Corp. today (Dec. 5) announced a global marketing and distribution agreement to commercialize the Perfinity Integrated Digestion Platform (iDP), which automates protein sample preparation and analysis. This automation translates into a significant reduction in sample preparation times, from 18 hours to 30 minutes or less, while [...]
December 5, 2012
Darmstadt, Germany / Molsheim, France, – Merck presented today details about its Life Science Tools division Merck Millipore at an event with analysts and investors in Molsheim, France. “Over the past three years, we have transformed our life science tools business into a top 3 franchise in the industry and broadened the addressable market and [...]
Nicholas R. Colisto to join Xylem Inc. as Chief Information Officer
December 5, 2012
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–– Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced the appointment of Nicholas R. Colisto as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective December 19, 2012. He will report directly to Gretchen McClain, President and Chief Executive Officer [...]
December 5, 2012
WOBURN, Mass -- CryoXtract Instruments, LLC, a leader in developing unique automation solutions for preserving and optimizing frozen biological samples, announced today that John A. McCarthy, Jr. has joined CryoXtract as Chief Executive Officer to drive its broad commercial plans, including important strategic partnership opportunities. Mr. McCarthy is a highly seasoned executive having led the [...]

