FDA Approves Dako’s HercepTest™ and HER2 FISH pharmDx™ Kit as Companion Diagnostics for Genentech’s New Cancer Drug Perjeta™

Today’s announcement is the result of the collaboration between Genentech and Dako on a parallel US FDA approval process of Genentech’s cancer drug and Dako’s pharmDx™ assays. The Genentech cancer drug (pertuzumab) ? which has also received authorization from FDA ? will be marketed under the name Perjeta™. “The role of HER2 in diagnosis and [...]

CLC bio delivers specialized antibody engineering and selection software for Crucell

Leiden, Netherlands and Aarhus, Denmark -- Today CLC bio announced the completion and final implementation of a specialized antibody engineering and selection module for Crucell, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson,that integrates with CLC bio's bioinformatics platform. The specialized module is designed to optimize the end-to-end workflow and analysis pipeline when [...]

Corning® Synthemax® II-SC Substrate for Stem Cell Research to be Unveiled

CORNING, N.Y., -- Corning Life Sciences, a segment of Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), will introduce the Corning® Synthemax® II-SC Substrate, a self-coating synthetic surface for stem cells, June 13-16 at the International Society for Stem Cell Research’s 10th annual meeting in Yokohama, Japan. The material creates a unique synthetic surface that mimics the natural cell [...]

Ocean Optics QE65 Pro Scientific Grade Spectrometer

Dunedin, FL – Ocean Optics’ (www.oceanoptics.com) latest scientific-grade modular spectrometer, the QE65 Pro, brings enhanced sensitivity and low stray light capabilities to deliver optimal performance in fluorescence, Raman and DNA sequencing spectroscopy. The QE65 Pro’s new optical bench components more efficiently manipulate light for greater throughput and higher sensitivity. A thermally robust design promotes spectrometer [...]

R&D Systems Offers the First Commercially Available Recombinant Mouse sFRP-5

R&D Systems is the first company to offer a bioactive form of Recombinant Mouse Secreted Frizzled-related Protein 5 (sFRP-5). The new recombinant sFRP-5 is tested by R&D Systems for its ability to suppress signaling by Wnt-3a. Related research suggests that sFRP-5 is a tumor suppressor and low levels are associated with a poor prognosis in [...]

PerkinElmer to Create New Personalized Health Innovation Center of Excellence in Massachusetts

WALTHAM, Mass.-- PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that it will establish a new Personalized Health Innovation Center of Excellence. The Center will focus on accelerating scientific innovation to help researchers who are working to eradicate disease and extend the quality and [...]

Andor Technology offers unprecedented image capture rates with the Revolution XD System

Belfast 07 June 2012 - Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging and modular spectroscopy solutions, announce the launch of its Revolution XD spinning disk confocal family, which will set new standards for live cell high speed imaging. The highly flexible system offers a range of upright and inverted microscope alternatives, ensuring [...]

Izon Science granted core patents for elastomeric nanopore technology

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand,– Nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science today announced core patents for its nano and bio particle analysis platform. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has accepted Izon Science Patent No. 11/721047 for an invention for detecting, measuring and controlling particles. The patent covers the novel elastomeric size-tunable nanopores used in Izon [...]

Roche submits TnT-hs assay to FDA for clearance on the cobas immunoassay and Elecsys analyzers

INDIANAPOLIS, -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has filed a 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a fully automated TnT-hs assay for use on Roche's full portfolio of laboratory analyzers.* Intended as an aid in the in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction, the electrochemiluminescence (ECL) [...]

Phenomenex Celebrates 30 Years of “Breaking with Tradition”

Torrance, CA -- Phenomenex, the company that has been redefining the field of separation sciences since its launch in 1982, proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2012. Starting with nothing more than enthusiasm and a master’s degree in architecture, President and CEO Fasha Mahjoor grew the scientific company from a one-man operation out of his [...]

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