Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award 2012 granted to Professor Aaron Wheeler
August 8, 2012
Darmstadt, – Merck announced today that the 2012 Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award for Analytical Science will be given to Professor Wheeler from the University of Toronto for his development of a digital microfluidic method for the extraction and quantification of estrogen in 1-microliter samples of breast tissue homogenate, whole blood and serum. This method may [...]
New England Biolabs Develops Novel Polymerase with Ultra-High Fidelity and Minimal GC Bias
August 8, 2012
Ipswich, MA,– New England Biolabs (NEB) has released a novel DNA polymerase, Q5™ High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase, that provides the highest fidelity amplification currently available, while also offering robust amplification across the broadest range of amplicons, including those that are GC- and AT-rich. High fidelity amplification is essential for experiments whose outcome depends upon the correct [...]
Hanna Instruments, Inc. Launches New Handheld Colorimeters for Consumer and Field Use
August 8, 2012
WOONSOCKET, R.I -- Hanna Instruments is pleased to announce the release of twelve new Checker® HC Handheld Colorimeters. Designed as an accurate, affordable alternative to chemical test kits, the new Checker HC portable meters measure a variety of parameters including: • Ammonia (Low, Medium and High Ranges) • Nitrite (Low and High Range) • Total [...]
Avanti J-26S High Performance Centrifuge Provides Enhanced Environmental, Safety Benefits
August 8, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – The newly redesigned Avanti J-26S high performance centrifuge from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences combines important environmental benefits with increased BioSafety* features. Coupling the J-26S with new 1-liter polypropylene bottles furthers sample security and extends the range of biopharmaceutical and research applications. Built upon benchmark performance, the J-26S provides high speed, low heat [...]
Sequential Financial Performance Strengthening, GAT Progress Continues
August 8, 2012
NEWARK, DE - SDIX (Nasdaq: SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based products and services for a broad range of life science, biotechnology, diagnostic and food safety applications, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Revenue for the second quarter of 2012 was $5.5 million, decreasing from $6.1 million for the same [...]
PerkinElmer Releases Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report
August 7, 2012
WALTHAM, Mass. – PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the publication of its 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. The report details the Company’s progress against its global sustainability goals set in 2010 for environmental health and safety (EHS), community [...]
BGI Tech and BAB jointly develop transgenic mice platform for biomedical research
August 7, 2012
Shenzhen, China – BGI Tech Solutions Co., LTD, also referred to as "BGI Tech" and BGI Ark Biotechnology Co., LTD. (BAB), a biotechnology company dedicated to large scale production of transgenic and cloned animals, today announced that they have jointly developed an advanced transgenic mice platform for boosting human diseases and medical research, with the [...]
August 7, 2012
Ann Arbor, MI -- Essen BioScience Inc., a global provider of life science research tools and services, today announced the launch of its new live-cell imaging system, IncuCyte ZOOM™, as well as an expanded line of novel CellPlayer™ reagents specifically developed by Essen for use on the platform. The IncuCyte ZOOM™ is the 2nd generation [...]
Picarro Strengthens Leadership Team With Two New Executives
August 7, 2012
SANTA CLARA, Calif., -- Picarro Inc. today announced the appointment of two new members to its executive team. Suresh Pisharody has joined the company as vice president of marketing and Tim Clark has joined as vice president of business development for the energy sector. Together, Pisharody and Clark will strengthen Picarro's commercial leadership team as [...]
Pall Corporation’s Lab Catalog Now Offered in Digital Format and as Downloadable App
August 7, 2012
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.,- Pall’s (NYSE:PLL) 2011-2012 Laboratory Filtration, Separation and Detection Products Catalog is now available in an easy-to-use, interactive digital format. Pall’s catalog provides a convenient, all-in-one guide to the company’s line of laboratory-scale products. A downloadable app (Pall Lab Catalog) for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® is also available from the App StoreSM. Critical [...]

