Infinera’s Thomas Fallon Joins Picarro Board of Directors

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Picarro, Inc., the maker of the world's highest performing and easiest to use gas analyzers, today announced that Thomas Fallon, COO of Infinera Corporation, has joined its board of directors. Mr. Fallon, who will become president and CEO of Infinera in January 2010, brings a wealth of operational, management and optical industry experience to [...]

New Mycoplasma pneumoniae Antibodies

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen that causes most atypical pneumonia. It is also the agent that causes the milder “walking pneumonia”. The bacterium is difficult to culture and thus alternative detection methods are sought. ViroStat has released a new set of Monoclonal antibodies to M. pneumoniae that include 4 different antigen specificities. All antibodies [...]

Chemical Computing Group Inc. Releases GOLD Integration Technology

MONTREAL--Chemical Computing Group Inc. (CCG) announces the general release of a graphical interface for Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre’s (CCDC’s) GOLD docking software as part of CCG’s Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) software package. The integration technology will be available in the 2009.10 version of MOE. While the two software programs must be licensed separately, the new [...]

Tecan Announces Change in Management Team

Matthias Düchting, regional head of sales and member of the Group Executive Committee is leaving Tecan Männedorf, Switzerland -- The Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) today announced a change in its Management Team. Matthias Düchting, Head of the European sales organization and member of the Group Executive Committee, will leave Tecan by mutual agreement. [...]

EraGen Announces a Strategic Partnership, Licensing Agreement with Illumina

MADISON, Wis.--EraGen Biosciences Inc., a developer of novel molecular reagents for the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) market, and Illumina Inc., a global company that develops, manufactures and markets integrated systems for analysis of genetic variation and biological function, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership and the execution of non-exclusive licensing agreements. Under these licensing [...]

Precision BioSciences Announces that Cellectis Loses Patent Protection for Single-Chain Meganucleases in Europe

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Yesterday, the European Patent Office (EPO) revoked previously granted claims of Cellectis’ European Patent No. EP 1485475 during an oral hearing in an opposition proceeding initiated by Precision BioSciences. As a result of the opposition, Cellectis’ previously granted claims to single-chain meganucleases, including those derived from I-CreI, were revoked in their entirety. [...]

Hamilton and Sorenson Forensics Collaborate on Validated Systems for Forensic DNA Applications

Reno, Nevada -- Hamilton Robotics and Sorenson Forensics have announced a collaboration to provide validated automation systems for DNA analysis in casework and databasing applications. Together, the two companies offer crime and government labs automated methods with a streamlined validation process for DNA extraction, normalization, PCR setup, amplification and cleanup. The pipetting performance and novel [...]

Sigma-Aldrich Launches ‘What’s Your Favorite Gene?’ Application On Facebook(R) Platform

First Biotechnology Application on Facebook Platform Unites Scientists Around Research Areas of Interest; Enables Information Sharing and Networking ST. LOUIS -- Sigma-Aldrich® (Nasdaq: SIAL - News) today announced the launch of a unique life science-focused application for the social media site, Facebook. Developed and marketed by Sigma® Life Science, the 'What's Your Favorite Gene?' application [...]

BioLife Solutions Granted Japanese Biopreservation Patent

BOTHELL, Wash. -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BLFS), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of proprietary cGMP hypothermic storage and cryopreservation media products for cells, tissues, and organs, today announced that it has been granted a Japanese patent for an application that includes claims related to protecting cells from injury and death caused [...]

Vernier and Bio-Rad to Offer Enhanced Solutions for Biotechnology Education

Vernier's experience in data analysis combined with Bio-Rad's Biotechnology Explorer (TM) program kits and curricula provide state-of-the-art solutions to biotechnology education BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Vernier Software & Technology, a provider of educational science interfaces, sensors, and software and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostics products that [...]

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