MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF., Complete Genomics Inc.,the whole human genome sequencing company, today introduced its Genomic Discovery Software Partners Program. Ingenuity® Systems, Golden Helix and DNAnexus have been chosen as initial partners because they have offerings that complement the information supplied with Complete Genomics’ sequencing service and can expedite the genetic research of its customers. “Researchers [...]

Los Altos, CA, Boreal Genomics, a developer of sequence-based enrichment technology, introduced the OnTarget™ Allele Enrichment System today through an early access program. The OnTarget™ System utilizes Boreal’s novel technology for the depletion of wild-type alleles with single nucleotide selectivity for improved detection of both known and unknown rare cancer mutations. OnTarget™ enables clinicians and [...]

Guildford, UK, and Burlington, Mass., IDBS, a global provider of innovative data management, analytics and modeling solutions, today announced that UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, has selected IDBS to deliver a data management and process development platform across its global research organization. UCB will deploy E-WorkBook Suite and BioBook across several research divisions to streamline [...]

Mountain View, CA/Galway, Ireland, Compact Imaging Inc. (CI) today announced an innovative research collaboration with National University of Ireland Galway and University of Limerick. The two-year agreement, in the scientific field of biophotonics, specifically optical coherence tomography (OCT), will explore and further develop CI’s novel technologies. OCT is an imaging technique similar to ultrasound, but [...]

SAN DIEGO, Illumina, Inc. today announced the launch of a Cancer Analysis Service from the Illumina Genome Network (IGN) that leverages the high accuracy of Illumina technologies to provide cancer researchers with easily interpretable tumor/normal sequencing data to quickly move their research forward. IGN is designed to link researchers needing large-scale, whole human genome sequencing [...]

Innovative manufacturer of chromatography, biotechnology and environmental sample containers unveils new website designed to give visitors faster access to products. J.G. Finneran Associates, an innovative manufacturer of sample containment products for chromatography, biotechnology and environmental analysis, announced the launch of its new website at www.jgfinneran.com. Those familiar with the old site will notice the change [...]

Belfast, Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and confocal systems, today announced that they have come together with Molecular Devices to combine the latest in confocal imaging technology and software platforms, for the ultimate user experience. Andor’s Revolution DSD is a simple confocal imaging unit that can be fitted [...]

WALTHAM, Mass., PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that the Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository (RUCDR), the largest cell and DNA biobank in the United States, has adopted the Company’s technologies for automation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation. Next [...]

HAWTHORNE, Calif., OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronics and services, today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a contract by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to provide cargo and parcel screening operations for the new World Trade Center. Under the $15 million [...]

CHICAGO, NanoInk announced today that it entered into license agreements with Northwestern University that grant NanoInk exclusive commercial access to five new technologies for use in connection with tip-based lithography. The licensed technologies are Polymer Pen Lithography technology (also known as PPL technology); block co-polymer assisted nanolithography; force feedback leveling of massively parallel polymer pen [...]