Eurofins MWG Operon and Genomatix Developed Most Complete Human Exome Array

Joint services offered for human exome targeted re-sequencing based on Roche NimbleGen format Eurofins MWG Operon, an expert in next generation sequencing (NGS) and Certified Service Provider for Roche NimbleGen sequence capture, together with Genomatix Software GmbH, a leading company in complex analysis and interpretation of such NGS data, announce that they have developed a [...]

NEXUS Biosystems Acquires Tecan Group’s REMP Sample Management Business

POWAY, Calif. - NEXUS Biosystems, Inc., a leading innovator and worldwide provider of automated sample management systems, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire REMP AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tecan, as well as other related assets. Under this agreement, NEXUS will acquire all activities of Tecan's REMP® Sample Management business segment from [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific and Intrinsic Bioprobes Announce Alliance in Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay (MSIA) Workflow Development

Turnkey MSIA solution allows researchers to rapidly differentiate and quantitate low-abundance intact proteins and their variants SAN JOSE, Calif. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and Intrinsic Bioprobes (IBI) Inc., today announced an alliance to co-develop and market a mass spectrometry solution that will enable researchers to perform quantitative, high-throughput, [...]

As part of the Strategic Portfolio Alignment Tecan Sells Sample Management Business to US Firm NEXUS Biosystems

Tecan is focusing its growth strategy on its Life Sciences core business Subsidiary REMP AG and other related assets sold to a leading provider of sample management systems Selling price of CHF 12 million; additional deferred payments of between USD 4.4 million and USD 7.7 million Impairment charges of an estimated CHF 28 million in [...]

Merck KGaA Completes Millipore Acquisition and Launches New Merck Millipore Division

Transaction creates EUR 2.1 billion (US$2.9 billion) world-class partner for the Life Science sector High-level organizational structure in place and senior management team appointed: Merck Chemicals Head Bernd Reckmann to lead Merck Millipore Merck Chemicals now comprises two new divisions: Merck Millipore and Performance Materials Darmstadt, Germany – Merck KGaA, a global pharmaceutical and chemical [...]

Syrris Experiences Outstanding Success

Expansion of worldwide operations leads to year on year growth Royston, UK – Following the opening of its Brazilian subsidiary in January and new product launches, leading chemistry automation product innovator, Syrris, has had an exceptionally strong start to 2010. With total sales order values up 42 % on the first six months of 2009, [...]

Roche RealTime Ready Human Reference Gene Panel

Identification of Valid Endogenous Control Genes for Determining Gene Expression in Human Glioma Using the Roche RealTime Ready Human Reference Gene Panel Penzberg, Germany - Quantitative real-time reverse-transcription PCR (qPCR) is a frequently used research tool in human glioma. So far, there has been no systematic approach to analysis of suitable reference genes for reliable [...]

Agilent Automation Solutions

Targeted Application Solutions for Genomic Research Agilent Automation Solutions has a proven track record of successfully automating a diverse array of laboratory processes, and offers a range of targeted application solutions for Genomics laboratories. This information is summarized in the automation section of an informative new website dedicated to Genomic Research (http://genomics.agilent.com). Agilent's broad automation [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $7.3 Million U.S. Government Order

BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ:ASEI), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $7.3 million order from the U.S. government for multiple Z Backscatter(TM) Van (ZBV(TM)) X-ray screening systems -- the industry's top-selling mobile X-ray screening system. "The ZBV is a powerful tool for the detection [...]

IBM Bolsters Scientific Research to Improve Healthcare Quality and Costs

Hires M.D.s to Work Alongside Scientists in New $100 Million Research Initiative ARMONK, N.Y., - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced plans to enlist some of the company’s leading scientists and technologists to help medical practitioners and insurance companies provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. As part of this initiative, IBM is collaborating with clinicians in [...]

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