UT Arlington, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments forge $25.2 million research partnership
October 22, 2012
The University of Texas System Board of Regents today allocated $7.5 million from the Permanent University Fund toward the formation of the Institute for Research Technologies at UT Arlington, a $25.2 million endeavor that will transform research capabilities and STEM education throughout the UT System and Texas. The Institute is a collaboration of The University [...]
Dr. Luc Vincent Joins Picarro’s Scientific Advisory Board
October 22, 2012
Santa Clara, Calif.—— Picarro Inc., Picarro Inc., the world's leading producer of systems for greenhouse gas and stable isotope analysis, today announced the addition of Luc Vincent, a director of engineering at Google Inc., as the newest member of its scientific advisory board. Dr. Vincent is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of computer [...]
October 22, 2012
MENLO PARK, Calif., -- Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB), provider of the PacBio® RS High Resolution Genetic Analyzer, today announced it has expanded the capabilities of its system through a major software upgrade, providing customers more tools for performing DNA base modification analysis and de novo genome assembly. Scientists from New England BioLabs (NEB) [...]
Faster Analysis Times for Pharma Raw Materials
October 19, 2012
Cobalt Light Systems is proud to announce RapID, a pioneering instrument for the identification of raw materials through the side of the unopened packaging. The pharmaceutical industry spends significant time and resource on verifying the identity of raw materials before they enter the manufacturing process. Accurate QC of these materials is essential and can be [...]
October 19, 2012
ALAMEDA, Calif.-- BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTX) and its subsidiary, LifeMap Sciences, Inc., today announced the appointment of Louis E. Silverman to LifeMap Sciences’ board of directors. Mr. Silverman is an experienced health care executive with board level and operating experience in health care IT, pharmaceuticals, home health care, worker’s compensation managed care and revenue [...]
Clontech Laboratories, Inc. and Professor Sergey Lukyanov awarded the RUSNANOPRIZE 2012
October 19, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., -- Clontech Laboratories, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., is honored to receive the RUSNANOPRIZE 2012 together with Dr. Sergey Lukyanov, for the innovation "Fluorescent proteins of coral polyps: discovery and use in biotechnology". The RUSNANOPRIZE is a major international award for nanotechnology discoveries and innovations that was established by [...]
October 18, 2012
Madison, WI USA: Promega Corporation announced today that it has launched GoTaq® Probe PCR Master Mix, GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT-qPCR System, and GoTaq Probe 2-Step RT-qPCR System. These ready-to-use, 2x master mixes simplify the preparation of reactions for qPCR using hydrolysis probe detection, and are designed for sensitive sequence detection and quantification over a broad [...]
Genetic Technologies Executes Covenant Not To Sue And Release Agreement with One Lambda Inc.
October 18, 2012
In compliance with ASX Continuous Disclosure Rules, Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG; NASDAQ: GENE) is pleased to report it has executed a Covenant Not To Sue And Release Agreement with One Lambda Inc. (“One Lambda”) of Canoga Park, California, USA. The precise commercial terms of the Agreement are covered by formal confidentiality provisions and cannot [...]
October 18, 2012
SOUTH EASTON, Mass., -- Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) ("PBI" or the "Company") today announced that two research groups have reported on the ability of the Company's Pressure Cycling Technology ("PCT") Platform to improve the detection of DNA in challenging forensic samples. The studies were presented by scientists from the Institute of Applied Genetics, Department [...]
The University of Manchester Moves into the 4th Dimension
October 18, 2012
PLEASANTON, CA, – Xradia, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of 3D X-ray microscopes for the lab and synchrotron, announced today that The University of Manchester has purchased the VersaXRM-500 3D X-ray microscope with funding from The Engineering and Physical Science Research Council for use in its advanced imaging laboratory. Manchester selected the XRM to better [...]
