Roka Bioscience Awarded AOAC-RI Certification for Roka Listeria Detection Assay
January 17, 2012
WARREN, N.J. -- Roka Bioscience announced today that their Roka Listeria Detection Assay has received AOAC Performance Tested Method(SM) certification from the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI). The independent laboratory study testing was conducted by Silliker, Inc., as part of the AOAC-RI independent third-party evaluation and validation processes. The Roka Listeria Detection Assay runs on the [...]
Smiths Detection Launches Next-Generation Miniaturized Chemical Threat Identifier
January 17, 2012
Danbury, CT - Smiths Detection has unveiled a next-generation chemical threat detector that combines high speed, high-resolution gas chromatography (GC) and a miniaturized toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer (MS) in a portable device. The revolutionary GUARDION, which greatly enhances military and emergency response capabilities in the field, can confirm the presence and identity of chemical [...]
Neogen Develops Simple, Precise Test for Mold Toxin Zearalenone
January 17, 2012
LANSING, Mich. -- Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) has developed a simple test to detect precise amounts of the mycotoxin zearalenone in grain samples. Zearalenone-contaminated animal feed or grain can cause a wide variety of reproductive problems if eaten by livestock. Neogen's new Reveal® Q+ for Zearalenone adds to the company's unequaled line of simple, quick, [...]
Roche’s GS Junior Sequencing System Used in Research on Personalized Tumor Treatment
January 17, 2012
BRANFORD, Connecticut - The Center for Human Genetics and Laboratory Medicine Dr. Klein and Dr. Rost, and IMGM Laboratories, both located in Martinsried Germany, reported using the Roche GS Junior Benchtop System to sequence clinically relevant exons and identify genomic variations in solid tumors treated with an antibody-based medicine. This sequencing approach, easily expanded to [...]
Unique Products & Custom Services for Life Science Research
January 17, 2012
AMSBIO has announced that it will be displaying its latest innovative products for life science research at SLAS 2012 - one of the world's largest laboratory automation and screening trade shows and congresses. At this important event AMSBIO will introduce cutting edge products for 3D culture using alvetex™, GMP grade extracellular matrix proteins for regenerative [...]
Kaluza 1.2 Cytometry Software from Beckman Coulter Provides World-class Speed, Enhanced Ease of Use
January 17, 2012
BREA, CALIF. — Kaluza 1.2 from Beckman Coulter, Inc., an enhanced version of the company’s highly acclaimed flow cytometry software, adds new multiple visualization tools and processes data at blazing speeds, allowing scientists to focus on their research. A quick and simple interface with radial menus makes use easier than ever before. The ability to [...]
B&W Tek to Introduce Spectral Data Acquisition Software at SPIE’s BiOS & Photonics West Exhibits
January 17, 2012
Newark, DE - B&W Tek, Inc., an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy and laser systems, is proud to introduce BWSpec™ 4.00, the next generation of spectral data acquisition software. The updated BWSpec, version 4.00, features a new spectral management system, allowing users to more intuitively work with multiple spectra simultaneously. The Spectrum List Panel [...]
Cepheid Welcomes Senior Vice President of Human Resources
January 17, 2012
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) today announced that it has appointed Mr. Mike Fitzgerald to the position of Senior Vice President, Human Resources, effective January 14, 2012. Mr. Fitzgerald joins Cepheid from Verigy, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Advantest Corp., where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Prior [...]
AnaSpec Highlights Its Proprietary HiLyte Fluor™ Dye Collection
January 17, 2012
San Jose, CA, January 17, 2012 --(PR.com)-- AnaSpec, EGT Group’s proprietary HiLyte Fluor™ dyes are a series of excellent fluorescent labeling dyes with fluorescence emissions that span the full visible and near infrared spectrum. The hydrophilic property of most of the HiLyte Fluor™ dyes makes conjugations to protein easier, minimizing the use of organic solvents. [...]
Tecan and Waters sign OEM agreement
January 17, 2012
Männedorf, Switzerland - The Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) today announced an OEM agreement with Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT). Under the agreement, Tecan will supply instruments for the sample preparation of Waters' clinical laboratory assays. The instrument is based on Tecan's flexible and reliable Freedom EVO® liquid handling platform and will be used as a [...]
