Gene Codes’ Sequencher 5.0 Delivers Next-generation DNA Sequence Analysis
June 27, 2011
Gene Codes Corporation announces the release of Sequencher 5.0. It incorporates new DNA sequence data alignment algorithms with SNP and methylation analysis for next-generation DNA sequence data. Performance for assembly and alignment of sequences and contigs is hundreds of times faster. New alignment functions and database searching features make getting reliable results from both capillary [...]
AltheaDx Incorporates Next-Generation Sequencing Into Its Clinical Testing Pipeline.
June 27, 2011
SAN DIEGO - AltheaDx, Inc. today announced the launch of next-generation sequencing “NGS” services into its clinical molecular pathology lab for application in biomarker discovery and clinical trial testing. AltheaDx intends to utilize NGS for both monitoring known and discovering new complex genetic changes that underlie different cancer types. “The addition of NGS greatly expands [...]
Luminex Corporation Completes Acquisition of EraGen Biosciences, Inc.
June 27, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas - Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of privately-held EraGen Biosciences, Inc., an innovator in molecular diagnostic testing technologies for infectious disease and genetic applications, for $34 million in cash. Luminex expects the EraGen acquisition will add between $5 million and $7 million to 2011 consolidated revenue. On [...]
ew Portable Dissolved Oxygen Measurement System From Mettler-Toledo Ingold
June 27, 2011
BEDFORD, Mass. - METTLER TOLEDO announced the introduction of the InTapTM 4070i portable dissolved oxygen measuring system. The InTap 4070i is a portable, battery-powered device based on their highly successful M400 series transmitter and incorporating a state of the art optical oxygen sensor with Intelligent Sensor ManagementTM (ISM). This device allows brewers to measure dissolved [...]
June 27, 2011
GENEVA - At the 4th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS 2011), Bruker announces the amendment of its exclusive distribution agreement for clinical microbiology for Bruker's MALDI Biotyper with Francisco Soria Melguizo S.A. to cover now also Portugal, as another territory in addition to Spain. Francisco Soria Melguizo is one of the market leaders for clinical [...]
June 27, 2011
GENEVA - At the 4th Congress of European Microbiologists (Federation of European Microbiological Societies, or FEMS) meeting in Geneva, Bruker announces a collaboration with the Institute of Medical Microbiology (IMM) at the University of Zurich (https://www.imm.uzh.ch). The IMM is using Bruker's MALDI Biotyper system as their next-generation, rapid microbial identification system. The Institute of Medical [...]
June 27, 2011
Biohit Inc. has introduced a NEW eLINE Pipette with a range from 0.1 µl to 5 µl and Super Pipetting feature. • Facing problems in small volume pipetting? • Not getting all the liquid out of the tip? • Struggling with the cross-contamination problems? These problems usually occur in applications such as PCR and Microwell [...]
Water Street Healthcare Partners Acquires MarketLab, Inc.
June 27, 2011
CHICAGO - Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic private equity firm focused exclusively on health care, announced today that it has acquired MarketLab, Inc. Water Street's investment in MarketLab is the firm's fourth in the specialty healthcare distribution sector. The acquisition expands Water Street's current group of health care companies specializing in distribution, life sciences, [...]
Cellular Dynamics International Unlocks the Potential of Banked Blood Samples
June 27, 2011
MADISON, Wis. - Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) today announced the online publication of an article in the journal Blood demonstrating for the first time a methodology for researchers to access the biology stored in repositories of banked blood samples through the creation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). According to the article, entitled “Human lymphoblastoid [...]
Introducing an Updated Selection of StableTemp Refrigerators and All-New Freezers from Cole-Parmer
June 27, 2011
Vernon Hills, IL - Cole-Parmer’s popular StableTemp® brand has released an updated selection of refrigerators and new freezers for scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical facilities. Each of the units offers functional features all their own, plus fully adjustable, epoxy-coated interior shelves and heavy-duty casters for easy movement. Factory-installed chart recorders are also available on select models. [...]
