October 11, 2011
Ipswich, Mass. and Ann Arbor, Mich. – New England Biolabs, Inc. (NEB) and Rubicon Genomics jointly announce that they have signed a distribution agreement whereby NEB will distribute a product that uses Rubicon's proprietary amplification technology to enable the amplification of DNA from single cells or extremely low amounts of input DNA. The Single Cell [...]
BIOTECHNICA 2011: Development Cooperation between Analytik Jena and CyBio Bears Fruit
October 11, 2011
Jena/Hanover, Germany - Analytik Jena AG is to present a number of new products at this year’s BIOTECHNICA, the leading European exhibition for the biotech and life sciences sector. InnuPure® C 96 for fast and fully automated nucleic acid extraction is the first products from a development cooperation between the Jena-based instruments manufacturer and its [...]
AnaSpec, Inc. Includes Ghrelin and Obestatin Peptides in GO(R) Collection
October 11, 2011
Fremont CA -- AnaSpec, EGT Group, a leading provider of integrated proteomic and genomic solutions, offers a wide range of ghrelin and obestatin GO® (catalog) peptides for research use. In 1999, Kojima and his group (1) reported the discovery of a growth hormone secretagogue that is involved in the release of growth hormone from the [...]
Intrexon Launches Cell Engineering Unit
October 11, 2011
Blacksburg, Virginia - Intrexon Corporation, a privately held synthetic biology company, today announced the formation and launch of its Cell Engineering Unit (CEU) in San Diego, CA. The new unit will be under the leadership of the company’s Chief Science Officer and Founder, Thomas D. Reed, Ph.D. As part of the launch, Intrexon simultaneously announced [...]
BioNanomatrix Completes Name Change to BioNano Genomics
October 11, 2011
SAN DIEGO & MONTREAL--BioNanomatrix, Inc. has changed its name to BioNano Genomics. By adopting the new name, the Company is communicating its position as a solution provider for genomics researchers who want to fully understand the biology of the genomes at the core of their research. The change follows the recent establishment of new corporate [...]
October 11, 2011
BOZEMAN, Mont. & DURHAM, N.C.--Golden Helix, Inc. and Expression Analysis (EA) today announced their collaboration to develop an affordable and streamlined, cloud-based analytic solution that reduces the barriers to adoption of RNA sequencing. RNA-Seq is becoming the tool of choice for gene expression studies, as it can facilitate the investigation of phenomena beyond the reach [...]
CapMan invests in Lumex Instruments
October 11, 2011
CapMan Russia, a leading Russian private equity fund managed by CapMan, has acquired a 29% share in a Russian laboratory analytical equipment manufacturer Lumex Instruments. With operations in Russia, the CIS, China, the European Union, the USA and Canada, the company aims at becoming the leading player in its field globally. In the coming years, [...]
OpGen’s Whole Genome Mapping Technology Provides Critical Genomic Information for Malaria Research
October 11, 2011
GAITHERSBURG, Md.--The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) and OpGen, Inc. today announced publication of findings by the WRAIR that indicate a breakthrough in malaria research (Malaria Journal www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/252). Malaria affects over 250 million people, resulting in one million deaths each year and is considered a critical global health threat (WHO 2010 World Malaria [...]
October 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES -- De Novo Software™, a leading provider of flow and image cytometry data analysis solutions, and Nexcelom Bioscience, a leading supplier of cell counting and analysis products for bioresearch and drug discovery, announced today a licensing agreement enabling Nexcelom to distribute De Novo Software's flagship product, FCS Express 4 Software. Under the terms [...]
New Purair 5 Ductless Fume Hood
October 10, 2011
The NEW PURAIR 5 Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science USA feature a high level of operator protection where routine work is being carried out. The units exceed OSHA, ANSI and all relevant international standards. The Ductless design eliminates installation costs and allows the unit to be positioned over a sink or benchtop apparatus. There [...]
