Predictive Biosciences to Incorporate Next-Generation Sequencing into CertNDx™ Products
June 20, 2012
LEXINGTON, MA – Predictive Biosciences today announced the introduction of next generation sequencing (NGS) into the company’s CertNDx™ bladder cancer tests. The company has developed a new, highly sensitive non-invasive urine-based assay that uses NGS to analyze FGFR3 mutations for bladder cancer detection, which demonstrated a significant improvement in sensitivity over the qPCR method currently [...]
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Bosch Packaging Technology Announce Global Collaboration
June 20, 2012
Goettingen | Crailsheim, Germany, – Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB), a leading international pharma and biotech supplier, and Bosch Packaging Technology (Bosch), one of the leading providers of process technology and packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, today announced a long-term global partnership agreement. The agreement covers the mutual design and development of single-use filling solutions [...]
June 20, 2012
The Hybrimune® is an advanced cell fusion system capable of delivering variable AC pulse frequencies which utilizes patented technology to enhance the alignment of cells in large volumes; up to 9 mls of cells can be fused in one run. Researchers performing monoclonal antibody production can achieve the highest efficiencies in large volume throughputs (up [...]
Hologic and Gen-Probe Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period
June 19, 2012
BEDFORD, Mass. and SAN DIEGO, Calif., -- Hologic, Inc. (Hologic) (NASDAQ: HOLX) and Gen-Probe Incorporated (Gen-Probe) (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced that, in connection with Hologic's proposed acquisition of Gen-Probe, the initial 30-day waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, expired without a request for additional information from the Federal [...]
June 19, 2012
Salisbury, UK,: NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, reports on the work of Professor Hang (Hubert) Yin's group at the University of Colorado at Boulder where they apply Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) to characterize biological nanoparticles such as microvesicles. The Yin Research Lab is interested in studying at the interface of chemistry, Biology [...]
NEW PHD ULTRA 4400 Syringe Pump for High Pressure Applications
June 19, 2012
Harvard Apparatus, the world leader in syringe pumps, has just released the NEW PHD ULTRA 4400 Syringe Pump for your most demanding high pressure applications. • Delivers more than 200 lbs linear pumping force with accurate and smooth flow, force is also adjustable for more flexibility • Ideally suited for stainless steel syringes • Versatile [...]
Rapid Automated Scanning of Rack Barcodes
June 19, 2012
Micronic Europe BV, specialists in traceable sample storage solutions, announces the introduction of the new Tracxer BC210. The Tracxer BC210 is a linear barcode reader which allows you to scan 1D barcodes on racks. Operating as an accessory for the Micronic RS210 Tracxer Code Reader it is now possible to read both your rack barcode [...]
5AM Solutions Announces Release of the Ion AmpliSeq™ Designer v1.2
June 19, 2012
5AM Solutions is excited to announce the v1.2 release of the Ion AmpliSeq™ Designer assay design tool. The tool, co-developed by 5AM and Life Technologies Corporation, allows Ion Torrent users to design custom, ultrahigh-multiplex primer pools for use in targeted resequencing projects. The new release features enhanced usability, improved target coverage, and integrated viewing of [...]
Kitware Announces Opening of Santa Fe Office
June 19, 2012
Kitware, an open-source software services company that develops advanced research solutions, announces the opening of a third U.S.-based office in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The office will be headed by Patrick O’Leary, a widely-recognized specialist in high performance computing (HPC), who will be leading the office in the role of Assistant Director of Scientific Computing. [...]
Multiplicom’s BRCA MASTR™ Dx test accredited with CE/IVD mark
June 19, 2012
Niel,– Multiplicom, a molecular diagnostics company specializing in innovative molecular genetics tests based on massive parallel sequencing, has received CE/IVD mark accreditation for its first-in-class BRCA MASTR Dx test. The test identifies mutations in the coding regions of the BRCA 1&2 genes in individuals with increased risk for breast, ovarian and/or related cancers. The test [...]
