Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis introduces ThinFilmID for the in-situ measurement of composition and thickness of thin films down to 1nm in the SEM. ThinFilmID uses Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDS) to measure the composition and thickness of layers in a thin film structure. This technique has a unique combination of advantages that offer real benefits to [...]

New products enhance drug discovery toxicological analysis Millipore Corporation and its UK-based partner, CXR Biosciences, today announced the launch of a new panel of human and rodent cytochrome P450 (CYP450) antibodies, for use in drug discovery programs. CXR Biosciences developed the antibodies exclusively for Millipore as a part of a portfolio of innovative discovery toxicology [...]

GE Healthcare has introduced version 7 of the ImageMaster™ 2D Platinum, a software package for comprehensive visualization, exploration and analysis of 2-D gel data, including 2-D DIGE. With interactive analysis modes and an improved user interface, version 7 offers significant new features for greater convenience and speed. Key features of ImageMaster 2D Platinum v7.0 include: [...]

PENZBERG, Germany--Roche Applied Science announced the start of the Roche Prime Supply Program today. Prime Supply is an on-site stocking program ensuring immediate availability of Roche Applied Science products. This system provides efficient and economical access to consignment stock stored on site at your facility, avoiding supply and delivery issues and reducing delays in your [...]

Patent Family Comprises Complementary Technologies That Enable Predictive Whole Genome Association Studies MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Perlegen Sciences, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on the discovery and commercialization of clinically important human genetic variation, announced today the opening of its portfolio of patented technologies that together enable whole genome association studies capable of assessing an individual’s [...]

Global helium consumption is linked to strong growth in industrial demand. In the Middle East and India, this market is growing by more than 10% a year, driven by the growing demand from hospitals and oil activities. In this context of strong demand, Air Liquide (Paris:AI) has just acquired Pure Helium, a leading international supplier [...]

New Systems Provide Advanced DNA, RNA, and Protein Separation Capabilities - HOPKINTON, Mass., July 15 -- Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP - News) today introduced two microfluidics-based separations products, the LabChip® GX and LabChip GXII benchtop systems, for fast, automated, 1-D electrophoretic separations of protein, DNA, and RNA samples. The LabChip GX represents a [...]

Genome Atlas Biospecimen Core Resource Bridgewater, NJ. July 15, 2008. LabVantage Solutions, Inc. today announced that its SAPPHIRE™ BioBanking Solution has been licensed by the renowned International Genomics Consortium (IGC) based in Phoenix, AZ. IGC was selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to lead the Human [...]

(PRLEAP.COM) Quantum Analytics (Foster City, CA) and LEAP Technologies (Carrboro, NC) announce a co-marketing partnership to offer efficiency improving chromatography and mass spectrometer systems, including new developments in front-end automation. By coordinating their technical staff and sales forces, both instrument suppliers will be able to offer complete and highly automated analytical solutions. Both companies have [...]

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today launched a new siLentMer™ siRNA search tool available online at www.bio-rad.com/rnaisearch. The siLentMer siRNA search tool offers a way to review Bio-Rad’s library of validated siRNA gene targets by searching for a siRNA (by [...]