OGT announces the release of new Genefficiency™ RNA Sequencing Service
October 3, 2012
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, has today announced the release of its new Genefficiency™ RNA Sequencing (RNA-Seq) Service. Taking advantage of OGT’s experience in optimised sequencing project design and advanced data analysis, this new service overcomes the need for expensive and time-intensive in-house bioinformatics [...]
Addgene Launches Parkinson’s Disease Plasmid Resource with The Michael J. Fox Foundation
October 3, 2012
Addgene, a non-profit organization focused on scientific sharing announced today that it is collaborating with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to assemble a collection of plasmid DNA samples for use in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) research. This collection, the Parkinson’s Disease Plasmid Resource, will be curated and distributed by Addgene to life [...]
Prototype Boarding Gate with Built-in Explosives Detection
October 3, 2012
Tokyo,-- Hitachi, Ltd. , in collaboration with The Nippon Signal Co., Ltd. and the University of Yamanashi, have successfully prototyped a boarding gate with built-in explosives detection equipment as part of efforts to increase safety in public facilities such as airports. The prototype boarding gate efficiently collects minute particles which have affixed themselves to IC [...]
LabRoots, Leading Community and Social Networking Site for Scientists
October 3, 2012
Yorba Linda, CA – LabRoots, the leading social networking site designed to connect all science verticals, has continued to improve their overall website and system server/network infrastructure with a goal to provide “always on” 24x7 availability to their customer and user base. An Orange County, California company, LabRoots was founded in 2008 by Greg Cruikshank. [...]
Malvern Instruments launches Morphologi G3-ID to global markets
October 3, 2012
Following the completion of a highly successful early access program, Malvern Instruments has launched the Morphologi G3-ID particle characterization system to the global market. A live webinar on 2 October 2012 introduced participants to the unique capabilities of the system, which combines automated particle imaging with the chemical identification of individual particles using Raman spectroscopy. [...]
October 3, 2012
Redwood City, CA – – Ingenuity® Systems, a leading provider of biomedical information and analysis solutions, today announced a partnership with Life Technologies Corporation to develop and deliver a joint solution for rapid, high-confidence interpretation of molecular profiling information from Life Technologies’ diagnostic tests. Ingenuity Systems’ unique software and content will be provided to interpreting [...]
October 3, 2012
TORONTO, - China Health Labs & Diagnostics Ltd. ("China Health" or the "Company") (CHO: TSXV; CHLBF: OTCQX), is pleased to announce that it has secured a sales order of RMB 74.0 million ($11.6 million) for food safety products and its Type B BK Food Safety Rapid Test System ("BK-iRT"), which is a product developed by [...]
CollabRx Partners with Life Technologies in Molecular Diagnostics
October 3, 2012
San Francisco, Calif., – CollabRx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRX) today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Life Technologies Corporation for development and commercialization of CollabRx technology and content resources to be used in conjunction with Life Technologies’ global cancer diagnostics development and its laboratory developed test services business. The agreement represents a major step forward by [...]
NanoString Technologies Appoints James A. Johnson as Chief Financial Officer
October 3, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. – NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately-held provider of life science tools for translational research and developer of molecular diagnostics, today announced the appointment of James A. Johnson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Johnson assumes this role from Wayne Burns who will remain with the company in his new position [...]
Curiox Biosystems Introduces DropArray™, the Solution to Cell Loss
October 2, 2012
DropArray gives scientists the freedom to run cellular assays as their research demands, and not based on the availability of cells or cost of reagents. Developed by Curiox Biosystems, an emerging leader in bioassay technology, DropArray is a patented* system for low-volume cell-based assays. It allows scientists to use a fraction of the cells, media [...]
