Horizon Discovery and Bayer Collaborate to Develop Cell Line Models to Support Oncology Programs
July 9, 2012
Cambridge, UK,- Horizon Discovery Ltd (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with Bayer Pharma AG (Bayer) to develop preclinical cell line models that will support Bayer’s oncology research and development programs, using Horizon’s precision genome editing technology, GENESIS™. The [...]
Knome Appoints Heidi L. Rehm, PhD, to Scientific Advisory Board
July 9, 2012
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-- Knome Inc., the human genome interpretation company, announced today that a leading clinical geneticist, Heidi Rehm, PhD, has joined the company’s scientific advisory board. Dr. Rehm is highly respected and influential figure in clinical genomics,” said Martin Tolar, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Knome. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Rehm [...]
As per July 1st the Verder Group has acquired the UK group of companies: Carbolite
July 6, 2012
Based in the beautiful English Peak District, Carbolite is the leading manufacturing of laboratory and industrial furnaces. The company has 160 employees and has own distribution companies in Germany, France and the USA which have provided for significant growth during the past years. Carbolite will be an important part of the Verder Groups laboratory division [...]
Mediatech Expands Corning cellgro® Serum-free Offerings with hybriGRO SF™
July 6, 2012
MANASSAS, Va., -- Mediatech Inc., a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW), announced today the introduction of hybriGRO SF™, which enhances the performance of monoclonal antibody-producing hybridoma cells. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) derived from hybridoma cells (cells formed from the fusion of antibody-producing B-cells with myeloma cells) are used extensively in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of [...]
Sequenom Addresses Preliminary Injunction Decision, Reaffirms Defense of Patent
July 6, 2012
SAN DIEGO, -- Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), a life sciences company providing innovative genetic analysis solutions, today confirmed that the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has denied a motion by Sequenom for a preliminary injunction against Ariosa Diagnostics. "While obviously a disappointing preliminary outcome in our efforts to enforce an [...]
Anagnostics and Molzym form strategic alliance fighting sepsis
July 6, 2012
Anagnostics Bioanalysis (St. Valentin, Austria) and Molzym (Bremen, Germany) announced today a license agreement and partnership to commonly develop hybcell Pathogens DNA, a ground-breaking system for rapidly identifying sepsis causing pathogens out of whole blood. The deal includes the in-licensing of Molzym’s SepsiTest™ sample preparation, which is used for DNA extraction from sample material containing [...]
July 6, 2012
Microfluidics expert Dolomite has enhanced its world leading Mitos P-Pump range with the introduction of intelligent closed-loop Flow Control which provides unparalleled control of flow rates from 70 nl/min to 5 ml/min. The improved flow rate precision of the new software benefits the fields of droplet generation, micro process engineering and microreaction kinetics. By connecting [...]
Online Resource for Accurate Melting Point Determination in Chemical Laboratories Now Available
July 6, 2012
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. - METTLER TOLEDO has launched a new online resource for chemical industry laboratories that focuses on features and benefits of the company's technology solutions which includes a free downloadable tips and tricks booklet at at www.mt.com/ChemLab Melting Point Determination is a common task in chemical laboratories to test the purity and characteristics [...]
Jacqueline Lemke Named Interim President & CEO of Bioanalytical Systems
July 6, 2012
West Lafayette, Ind. – July 6, 2012—BASi (Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.) (NASDAQ:BASI) announced today that CFO Jacqueline M. Lemke has been named to the additional posts of interim President & CEO. Ms. Lemke succeeds Anthony S.Chilton, Ph.D., who has resigned as CEO to pursue other opportunities. "Jacqueline Lemke has demonstrated exceptional skill, energy and commitment since [...]
Versatile Laboratory Information Management System For Veterinary Pathology
July 6, 2012
Matrix Veterinary LIMS from Autoscribe Ltd is an extremely versatile, fully integrated laboratory management and business system, which has applications for commercial organizations and university departments as well as the management of pet cemeteries. Developed specifically to meet the needs of veterinary pathology, Matrix Veterinary LIMS features species and breed dependent reference ranges, full integration [...]

