Roche files definitive proxy statement
March 20, 2012
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that it filed its definitive proxy statement and sent a letter to shareholders of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) urging them to tender their shares into Roche’s offer and vote for Roche’s independent director nominees and other proposals at the 2012 Illumina annual meeting to be held on [...]
AnaSpec Developes AMC Resins for SPPS
March 20, 2012
Peptide-7-amino-4-methylcoumarin conjugates (peptide-AMCs) are widely used as fluorogenic substrates to study proteases. The preparation of peptide-AMCs usually involves solution phase synthesis since AMC lacks an additional functional group for attachment to a solid support. Although solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) of peptide-7-amino-4-carbamoylmethylcoumarin conjugates (peptide-ACCs) as an alternative for peptide-AMCs has been previously reported;1,2 no AMC solid [...]
Bioline Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Life Science
March 20, 2012
CINCINNATI-- Bioline, The PCR Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO), was founded in London, UK in 1992 by Marco Calzavara, President of Meridian Bioscience Europe. Bioline is a leading manufacturer and distributor of PCR enzymes and molecular biology reagents providing complete solutions to researchers in universities, major research institutions, hospitals, biotech and [...]
March 20, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, -- Los Gatos Research (LGR), the leader in precision trace gas and isotope analyzers, has introduced the world's first instrument to simultaneously and continuously provide all three stable isotope ratios (delta-13C, delta-17O, and delta-18O) for CO2, directly from ambient air samples with no pre-concentration required. With data sampling rates as fast as [...]
JPK releases new handbook of accessories for SPM
March 20, 2012
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, has released a new handbook of accessories for its family of SPM systems. Modularity is one of the most important parameters when selecting instrumentation for laboratory use today. Having the ability to add new tools and techniques for relatively [...]
Morpho Detection and Cargobox Team to Enhance Air Cargo Security
March 20, 2012
NEWARK, Calif.- Morpho Detection, Inc. (MDI), the explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho, Safran group’s security unit, today announced it has entered into a teaming agreement with Cargobox, a provider of flexible air cargo solutions, to facilitate the development of integrated technology solutions to enhance air cargo security. The agreement will focus on Morpho [...]
Taking special care of dangerous pathogens with Tecan’s Infinite® 200 PRO
March 20, 2012
Männedorf, Switzerland,– The P4 Inserm-Jean Mérieux laboratory in Lyon is Europe’s largest high security pathogen laboratory, and relies on the flexibility, robustness and reliability of Tecan’s Infinite® 200 PRO monochromator¬based microplate reader for use with Risk Group 4 pathogens including the Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, Nipah and Hendra viruses. Stéphane Mely, Biological Technics Engineer in the [...]
Bio-Rad to Offer Raman Software through HORIBA
March 20, 2012
HERCULES, CA – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that Bio-Rad's KnowItAll®Informatics System software package will be offered for use with the HORIBA Scientific range of Raman spectrometers. The HORIBA Edition of the KnowItAll software provides scientists with an integrated environment for Raman [...]
March 20, 2012
Pion Inc. introduces the Skin PAMPA Test System, specifically designed to predict the permeability of drugs and dermal formulations through the human skin. The Skin PAMPA Test System excels as a complimentary screen prior to Franz Cell testing due to the lower cost, enhanced usability, higher throughput and reduced sample requirements. Pre-coated with a proprietary [...]
New appointments at Izon Science support international growth
March 20, 2012
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand,– Leading nanotechnology instrument manufacturer Izon Science today announced appointments in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand to support their expanding client base in 30 countries. Kris Bolen has been appointed as Director of Americas and will be based in the Massachusetts office. Kris has a background in sales of high-tech [...]
