December 12, 2011
ISSAQUAH, Wash.,Applied Precision Inc., a GE Healthcare company, is proud to announce that they have licensed new patents from Yale University. These exclusive technology licenses will allow Applied Precision to integrate enhanced TIRF microscopy into its existing product suite. The technology is termed "Ring-TIRF microscopy" because it illuminates samples with TIRF as an adjustable ring [...]
Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance for New Molecular Test: illumigene® Group B Streptococcus
December 12, 2011
CINCINNATI, Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ: VIVO) today announced that it has received FDA clearance for a new molecular diagnostic test for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) on the illumigene® platform. This innovative test is a strong addition to the illumigene platform. Group B Streptococcus, or GBS, continues to be a major perinatal pathogen, for [...]
New Management Appointed at Greiner Bio-One International AG and Greiner Bio–One Gmb
December 12, 2011
Kremsmünster – Axel Kühner took over the vacant position of the Managing Director of Greiner Bio-One GmbH on an interim basis at the end of August in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Greiner Bio-One International AG. He has now established a successor. “Following three months of intensive discussions I have now decided on [...]
Biomek P50 Pipette Tips from Beckman Coulter Provide Access to Samples in Deep and Narrow Labware
December 12, 2011
BREA, CALIF. — New Span-8 P50 Conductive Pipette Tips have been introduced by Beckman Coulter, Inc. to complement their existing P50 Non-Conductive Tip line. Both conductive and non-conductive tips provide access into deep and narrow labware such as Microfuge tubes, 1.4 mL storage tubes and deep-well plates. The tips feature a fine point that facilitates [...]
3M Food Safety Unveils Innovative Molecular Detection System for Dangerous Foodborne Pathogens
December 12, 2011
ST. PAUL, Minn., After decades of transforming the food processing industry with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates, 3M is once again revolutionizing the industry – this time in the area of pathogen detection. Today, 3M Food Safety introduces the 3M™ Molecular Detection System: a fast, accurate and easy-to-use method of detecting dangerous pathogens, like Salmonella, E. coli [...]
RURO Introduces ezColony 2012 Standard and Enterprise Editions
December 12, 2011
Frederick, MD - RURO, Inc., a leading developer of innovative research productivity and management tools today announced the availability of ezColony 2012, a comprehensive solution that enables innovative and efficient management of transgenic animal colonies and their facilities. New ezColony 2012 features include: • Full support for iPad and other mobile tablets • Support for [...]
WHEATON Introduces the New UniSpense® PRO and OmniSpense® ELITE Peristaltic Pumps
December 9, 2011
Millville, NJ - WHEATON, the company that designs and delivers today’s most innovative solutions for the laboratory research, diagnostic packaging and specialty pharmaceuticals industries, is pleased to introduce two new Peristaltic Pumps: the UniSpense® PRO and OmniSpense® ELITE. These new Peristaltic Pumps have been developed to facilitate precise performance and operation, thus minimizing researchers time [...]
SwitchGear Genomics Launches Novel Bioassay Kits for Environmental Toxicology Market
December 9, 2011
Menlo Park, CA - SwitchGear Genomics, Inc., a leading provider of products for studying regulatory elements in the human genome, has launched their LightSwitch Multiplex Assay Kits for environmental toxicology and water quality testing as announced at a recent meeting of water toxicology researchers. The new kits leverage SwitchGear’s validated human promoter-luciferase biomarker sets and [...]
SDIX Completes Sale of Water Quality Assets to Modern Water plc for $4.5 Million
December 9, 2011
NEWARK, Del., SDIX™ today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced sale of the assets of its water quality division to Modern Water plc for $4.5 million. Modern Water acquired the division’s intellectual property, current inventory and commercial contracts, as well as its equipment and staff. Francis DiNuzzo, SDIX’s President and CEO, commented, [...]
Life Technologies Chooses Rhenium to Distribute Products in Israel
December 8, 2011
GLASGOW, Scotland, Life Technologies Corporation today announced that it has chosen Rhenium as the principal distributor of its product portfolio for the Israeli market. The deal represents Life's continued growth in the region. "We want our customers to be able to access the broad Research and Development portfolio of Life Technologies' products and services including, [...]

