AB SCIEX and UOW Collaborate to Advance Lipid Analysis
September 18, 2012
At the 19th annual International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC) today, AB SCIEX and the University of Wollongong (UOW) announced a research partnership to develop lipid analysis capabilities, including the most definitive and comprehensive identification of double bond position in lipids. This collaboration is part of AB SCIEX's new Academic Partnership Program, which helps support academic [...]
September 18, 2012
SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide the agency with MiSeq sequencing systems and reagents for conducting whole genome analysis on produce and produce-related environmental Salmonella and shigatoxigenic E. coli isolates. The contract is worth up to $17 million [...]
September 17, 2012
CARLSBAD, Calif., -- Life Technologies Corporation – (NASDAQ: LIFE) the world's leader in human identification solutions, today launched GlobalFiler™ and GlobalFiler™ Express, two new DNA kits that will revolutionize how crime labs perform forensic testing around the world -- making it faster, easier and cheaper to process DNA samples. By increasing the number of genetic [...]
IRIS International Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Danaher Corporation for $19.50 per Share
September 17, 2012
CHATSWORTH, Calif., -- IRIS International, Inc. (Nasdaq:IRIS), a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostics systems and consumables, and a provider of high value personalized medicine solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) will acquire IRIS International for $19.50 per share in cash, representing an approximate [...]
Consistent Actuation Pressure Leads to a More Accurate Dosage!
September 17, 2012
Middleboro, MA – Brookfield Engineering Laboratories offers the TA-MDI Meter Dose Inhaler Fixture for the CT3 Analyzer. The Meter Dose Inhaler Fixture measures the push-button force required to actuate an inhaler. In addition to valuable QC testing, the TA-MDI can be used by manufacturers to establish new benchmarks when the inhaler mechanism/container changes or when [...]
Station X Closes Second Round of Equity Financing to Accelerate Commercial Launch
September 17, 2012
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. –– Station X Inc., a company dedicated to simplifying the analysis and visualization of genome-scale data in clinical and research settings, today announced the closing of a second round of equity financing led by Runa Capital, an international venture capital firm. The $5 million round also included follow-on commitments from existing investors [...]
Complete Genomics and BGI-Shenzhen Announce Definitive Agreement to Merge
September 17, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SHENZHEN, China,-- Complete Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNOM) ("Complete"), an innovative leader in whole human genomic sequencing, and BGI-Shenzhen ("BGI"), a leading international genomics company based in Shenzhen, China, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Through this agreement, a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of BGI will launch a tender [...]
UCB Pharma Advances Next-Generation Antibody Discovery with Genedata Biologics
September 17, 2012
Basel, Switzerland -- Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, today announced a major extension of its research informatics collaboration with UCB, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. UCB has expanded its use of Genedata Biologics™ to support novel discovery technologies including all antibody and other next-generation protein [...]
Endeeper and Carl Zeiss of Brazil Establish Agreement for Sale of Products in Geology
September 17, 2012
Porto Alegre, RS -- Endeeper, recognized provider of software and services for knowledge management and data integration of geological data, announced the establishment of a long-term representation agreement with Carl Zeiss of Brazil, the world leader in optics and optoelectronics industries. The commercial agreement defined the Carl Zeiss of Brazil as the exclusive representative of [...]
September 17, 2012
BILLERICA, Mass -- EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, and iPS Academia Japan, Inc. (Kyoto, Japan) today announced a global licensing agreement for AJ’s induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell patent portfolio. The non-exclusive agreement provides EMD Millipore the opportunity to continue to develop and ultimately commercialize iPS cells for [...]
