New RAZOR™ Simulant Training Kit Launched for BioDetection Training
September 13, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Idaho Technology, Inc. launched the new RAZOR Simulant Training Kit (SIM 10) that provides functional training for RAZOR EX and RAZOR operators. The new SIM 10 Kit is formatted exactly like The 10® Target Screen Kit (The 10®) and contains assays for yeast and Bacillus globigii (Bg) which are frequently [...]
MIDSCI introduces MyBlock™ Mini Dry Bath
September 13, 2010
Unlike traditional dry baths, the MIDSCI MyBlock Mini is ultra compact and fits in the palm of your hand. Despite its small size, the MIDSCI MyBlock Mini is capable of accommodating test tube sample sizes from 0.2ml up to 50ml and accurate temperature control (+/- 0.1°C) up to 80°C. A convenient temperature adjustment touchpad is [...]
WEHI Improves Human Health Through Mastery of Disease Using TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform
September 13, 2010
Australia's First Medical Research Institute to Identify Potential New Drug Therapies More Effectively by Reducing Hit Discovery Time by More Than 65 Percent SOMERVILLE, Mass. - TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) today announced that Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI), the first medical research institute to be established in Australia, will employ [...]
QuantaLife, a New Life Science Tool Company, Receives NIH Grant
September 13, 2010
PLEASANTON, Calif. - QuantaLife, a new life science tool company developing the third generation of PCR, has received an NIH grant totaling ~$6 million over 5 years for the development of rapid, cost-effective technology for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The grant, from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), part of [...]
Transgenomic Expands Distribution of SURVEYOR® Scan K-RAS Mutation Detection Kit with CE IVD Mark
September 13, 2010
OMAHA, Neb. - Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC/BB: TBIO) today announced that it completed the requirements for CE IVD labeling and has significantly expanded distribution of its SURVEYOR® Scan K-RAS mutation detection kit throughout most of the European Union. The SURVEYOR Scan K-RAS CE IVD kit is a member of Transgenomic’s family of mutation detection kits, which [...]
Fluidigm Introduces World’s First Reusable Bio-Chip for SNP Genotyping
September 13, 2010
Reusable FR48.48 Dynamic Array™ IFC Can Be Used 5 Times SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Fluidigm Corporation today introduced its reusable FR48.48 Dynamic Array™ integrated fluidic circuit (IFC) – the world’s first reusable bio-chip for the SNP genotyping market. This chip begins a new era of ultra-low cost, high sample throughput SNP genotyping and marks [...]
September 13, 2010
The ZBV Systems will be Used by Latin American Customs Agency BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $4.5 million follow-on order for upgradable options for the Z Backscatter(TM) Van (ZBV(TM)) for a Latin American customs [...]
WaferGen Appoints Donald D. Huffman New CFO
September 13, 2010
Fremont, Calif. - WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTCBB:WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art genomic analysis systems, today announced the appointment of Donald D. Huffman as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Reporting directly to Alnoor Shivji, chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Huffman will be responsible for the company’s Finance, IT, Human Resources, Investor [...]
September 13, 2010
Joint project to help advance protein-based drugs through regulatory processes FOSTER CITY, Calif. - AB SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, and the University of Melbourne today announced a joint technology development project to improve drug metabolism studies of biopharmaceuticals. This project is focused on developing a standardized testing methodology based on [...]
Response Biomedical Announces Strategic Realignment of Resources
September 13, 2010
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Response Biomedical Corporation (TSX: RBM, OTCBB: RPBIF) today announced that the Company is taking steps to strategically refocus its resources and has implemented a company-wide cost-cutting initiative. As a result, the Company is expecting expense reductions of approximately $2 million in 2011 based on current sales levels. This $2 million savings [...]
