August 10, 2011
Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott’s Ibis Biosciences today introduced a new molecular assay to detect a wide variety of vector-borne microorganisms, including those known to cause Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis. Vector-borne pathogens are microorganisms that are typically transmitted by arthropods such as ticks, mosquitoes or fleas. The [...]
Smiths Detection’s handheld radiation detector RadSeeker approved for production and deployment
August 10, 2011
Danbury, CT - Smiths Detection today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has formally approved the RadSeeker for production and deployment. The RadSeeker is Smiths Detection’s newly launched handheld radiation detector and identifier developed in collaboration with DNDO. Delivery awards are expected within the next few weeks [...]
Shimadzu Launches Precision Video Extensometer for Universal Testing Machines
August 10, 2011
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has released the TRViewX video extensometer for use with its Autograph series of universal testing machines. Offering precision, high-accuracy measurements, the TRViewX is applicable for testing a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, rubbers and films. The TRViewX is available in single- and double-camera models with seven different models available based on [...]
Leica Microsystems and Molecular Devices Launch Leica MM AF NX
August 10, 2011
Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems and Molecular Devices have launched the next generation of Leica MM AF imaging systems, a product line that combines Leica Microsystems’ leading microscopy technology and Molecular Devices’ latest MetaMorph® NX Software. Analyzing large amounts of data The new Leica MM AF NX imaging system presents an entirely redesigned workflow-oriented interface to [...]
NEW NanoCool a Cooled Cell Injection System
August 10, 2011
Harvard Apparatus, the world leader in syringe pumps, has just released the NEW NanoCool Cell Delivery System. Features include: • Ideal for stem cell research • Increases cell viability • Maintains cells at 18°C, reducing O2 consumption • Flow ramping to reduce injection site blowback • Programmable methods for automatic recall of entire cell delivery [...]
T2 Biosystems Completes $23 Million Series D Financing
August 10, 2011
Lexington, MA – T2 Biosystems® announced today that it has closed a $23 million series D financing. The round was led by new investor Aisling Capital, LLC, which was joined by existing investors Flagship Ventures, Polaris Venture Partners, Flybridge Capital Partners, Physic Ventures, Partners Healthcare, Arcus Ventures, RA Capital, Camros Capital and WS Investments. In [...]
August 10, 2011
RUNCORN, England – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will be exhibiting at the 23rd European Congress of Pathology (ECP 2011) at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Helsinki, Finland, 27 August - 1 September. It will showcase its latest innovations for anatomical pathology applications under the [...]
August 10, 2011
SAN DIEGO -- TrovaGene, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TROV.PK), a developer of transrenal molecular diagnostics, confirmed today that it regained ownership of its worldwide rights and control over its patent estate for transrenal technology for non-invasive prenatal applications and cancer through the termination of a license agreement between TrovaGene and Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM). In 2008, [...]
QImaging® Introduces QCapture Pro 7™ Software for Life Sciences Digital Imaging
August 9, 2011
Surrey, Canada — QImaging, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance, easy-to-use digital cameras for life science and industrial applications, released QCapture Pro 7 imaging software. Redesigned with a new user interface that supports life science researchers, QCapture Pro 7 provides easy image acquisition with intuitive and advanced imaging capabilities. As an enhanced upgrade from [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Preservation Matrix Offers More Efficient and Reliable Sample Storage
August 9, 2011
ATLANTA – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the release of Thermo Scientific Bioservative, a sample preservation matrix that does not require refrigeration. Bioservative™ ensures the cell viability of microbiological samples for up to seven days and delays the breakdown of RNA, DNA and peptides within a sample for [...]
