June 16, 2011
PENZBERG, Germany - Label-free technologies have entered the stage of cellular drug discovery and high-throughput screening (HTS). For the measurement of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) activation electrical impedance represents an excellent universal readout technology, since different signaling pathways can be measured in one assay format using recombinant as well as primary cells. The recently developed [...]
June 16, 2011
OMAHA, Neb. - Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC/BB: TBIO) today announced the launch of the Nuclear Mitome Test, a genetic test to aid physicians in the diagnosis of mitochondrial disorders. The Nuclear Mitome Test, employs next-generation sequencing technology to identify mutations in more than 400 genes, and represents the most comprehensive genetic test available for mitochondrial disorders. [...]
June 16, 2011
Cambridge, UK - Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to unveil its new GeneGnome5, a dedicated chemiluminescent imaging system designed to make precise imaging of chemiluminescent Western blots a simple, one click task. The new GeneGnome5 has a high resolution, cooled camera inside a light tight cabinet that is fully integrated [...]
Protochips Selects PicoScientific as New Southeastern Sales Representative
June 16, 2011
Raleigh, NC - Protochips (https://www.protochips.com), a company specializing in revolutionary products for in situ electron microscopy, today announced that PicoScientific has been named to represent the AduroTM and PoseidonTM systems for in situ microscopy. PicoScientific is the latest addition to a robust distributor network as part of a strategic initiative to provide customized solutions. Bryan [...]
Halo Genomics Signs Japanese Distributor
June 16, 2011
UPPSALA, Sweden – Halo Genomics AB, a company providing products for next generation targeted resequencing, announces the appointment of Nacalai Tesque, Inc. as its Japanese distributor. Halo Genomics today announced the appointment of Nacalai Tesque as the new distributor in Japan. This partnership is the latest expansion for Halo Genomics in the Asia Pacific market. [...]
Sequenom Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors
June 16, 2011
SAN DIEGO - Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM), a life sciences company providing innovative genetic analysis solutions, today announced the appointment of Charles P. Slacik to its board of directors, effective June 15, 2011. Mr. Slacik has served as chief financial officer and senior vice president of Finance for Beckman Coulter since October 2006. He is [...]
Olink Bioscience appoints Simon Fredriksson Ph.D. as Executive Vice President
June 15, 2011
Uppsala, Sweden – Simon Fredriksson co-founder and CSO of Olink AB has today been promoted to executive Vice President. With the new appointment follow increased responsibilities for global business development and external research collaborations. Dr Fredriksson, one of the founding scientists of Olink has over the last 7 years significantly contributed to the development of [...]
Esco Chosen to Supply Centre for Regenerative Medicine
June 15, 2011
In March 2011 Esco GB, in co-operation with one of its major distributors, delivered and installed a range of microbiological safety cabinets and fume cupboards at The University of Edinburgh, Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM). The Centre brings together world leading stem cell research with established clinical excellence to deliver a 'bench-to-bedside' approach aimed [...]
Incubators Facilitate Research Under Hypoxic Conditions
June 15, 2011
BOHEMIA, N.Y. - BINDER CB series incubators provide excellent growth conditions for mammalian cell and tissue cultures, offering precise, reproducible control of oxygen concentrations as low as 0.2% and quick recovery times, important factors in conducting research under hypoxic conditions. Models CB 53, 150 and 210 (model numbers refer to chamber volume in liters) allow [...]
June 15, 2011
BRANFORD, Connecticut - The deadly E. coli O104 strain that has killed dozens and hospitalized thousands across Europe has been sequenced using 454 Life Sciences' benchtop GS Junior sequencing system to generate the "most accurate and detailed genetic analysis to date" of this particularly virulent strain.[1] The sequencing was performed by scientists at the UK's [...]
