Exiqon introduces species specific microRNA qPCR panels for preclinical toxicology research
May 9, 2012
Exiqon A/S (NASDAQ OMX: EXQ), a leading supplier of high-value gene expression analysis products, today announced the launch of a microRNA qPCR Focus Panel for preclinical toxicology research. The new Toxicology Focus microRNA PCR Panels allow scientists engaged in toxicology research to apply a panel of qPCR microRNA assays optimized for analysis of microRNAs present [...]
LGC Standards acquires VHG Labs Inc
May 9, 2012
LGC Standards, the leading global supplier of reference materials, is pleased to announce that it has acquired US-based VHG Labs, a leading supplier of spectrochemical standards, consumables for laboratory instrumentation and product testing services. LGC Standards and VHG are an excellent fit: both companies supply reference materials and provide proficiency and consumer product testing services, [...]
California Air Resources Board Purchases Additional N2O/CO Analyzers From Los Gatos Research
May 8, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA,-- Los Gatos Research (LGR), the leader in precision trace gas analyzers, has received an order for five more of the company's unique N2O/CO (nitrous oxide/carbon monoxide) trace gas analyzers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). These particular instruments (part of LGR's acclaimed Enhanced Performance series) deliver extremely stringent performance specifications, including [...]
Phalanx Biotech Group Announces CytoOneArray®, a Targeted Chromosomal Microarray
May 8, 2012
Phalanx Biotech Group, a global genomic products and service provider, announces today the completion of manufacturing and testing for a proprietary targeted chromosomal microarray (CMA) designed specifically for prenatal and postnatal detection of microdeletions and microduplications related to a spectrum of congenital disorders, especially developmental and intellectual delay disorders. CytoOneArray® is capable of detecting 264 [...]
PerkinElmer Unveils Search Genius™ Software for Use With Microsoft® SharePoint® Framework
May 8, 2012
WALTHAM, Mass. –– PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of its Search Genius™ application, designed for the Microsoft® SharePoint® platform. The new system provides researchers with a single software system to search, save and share unstructured data stored throughout their [...]
May 8, 2012
Freeslate, Inc., the leading provider of high throughput research solutions, today announced that Albemarle Corporation has selected Freeslate’s high throughput system to accelerate catalyst discovery, development and commercialization. Albemarle will implement this state-of-the-art technology for polyolefin research and will collaborate with Freeslate in the development of next generation products to meet emerging market needs. “Freeslate’s [...]
Beckman Coulter, Inc. Obtains CLIA Certificate, Licensure for Clinical Sequencing
May 8, 2012
DANVERS, MASS. – Beckman Coulter, Inc. has obtained a CLIA Certificate of Registration, along with Massachusetts State Licensure, allowing Beckman Coulter Genomics to begin accepting clinical samples for genetic sequencing – the most technically complex CLIA category – and to provide those results to physicians for their use in treating, diagnosing and preventing disease in [...]
May 8, 2012
GE Healthcare’s Capto L affinity chromatography medium (resin) is designed for the purification of antibody fragments. It combines a rigid, high-flow agarose matrix with the immunoglobulin-binding recombinant protein L ligand, which has strong affinity for the variable region of antibody’s kappa light chain. Capto L is therefore suitable for purification of a range of antibody [...]
CM Technologies appoints new Indian distributor
May 8, 2012
CM Technologies has appointed leading instrument provider Mars Bioanalytical Pvt Ltd as the Indian distributor for its powerful Cell-IQ ® live cell imaging platform, reflecting the Company’s commitment to providing researchers worldwide with the best long-term cellular imaging and analysis instrumentation, backed by the best possible service and support. Vinod Pandey, Managing Director at Mars [...]
May 8, 2012
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – AirClean® Systems PowderSafe™ Type B Enclosures usher in a new era of powder weighing and containment technology. PowderSafe Type B enclosures provide a controlled negative pressure HEPA-filtered environment for professionals to work with and weigh powders. PowderSafe Type B is fabricated with polypropylene, which is a chemically resistant, high mass polymer. [...]

