BioTime to Launch Seven New Embryonic Progenitor Cell Lines on September 1, 2010
August 26, 2010
BioTime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTIM) announced today that it will launch seven new human embryonic progenitor cell lines and seven novel culture media for these lines on September 1, 2010. These progenitor lines were produced from embryonic stem cells using the Company's ACTCellerateTM technology. Human embryonic progenitor cells are intermediate in the developmental process between [...]
August 26, 2010
Leading provider of innovative data management and analytics solutions enhances portfolio with advanced business modeling and analytics solutions from Quantrix Guildford, UK, Burlington, MA, and Portland, ME - IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of data management and analytics solutions to R&D and healthcare organizations, today announced that it has concluded an agreement to acquire Quantrix, [...]
Agilent Technologies Introduces Turbomolecular Vacuum Pump Portfolio
August 26, 2010
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a new line of turbomolecular high vacuum pumps, well-suited for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) applications requiring the highest level of compression ratios for light gases. Using patented TwisTorr molecular drag technology, Agilent has developed the Turbo-V 750 TwisTorr, the Turbo-V 850 TwisTorr and the Turbo-V [...]
New Data Visualization Application Aims to Accelerate Lead Discovery
August 26, 2010
Creates interactive maps of GPCR and kinase activity Quickly reveals biological significance of data Enhances communication; improves decision-making Billerica, MA — EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA* of Germany, today introduced the first software application for visualizing GPCR (G-protein coupled receptors), as well as kinase activity. The new Data Analysis and Report [...]
OSI Systems Receives $5 Million Order for Eagle Rail Inspection Scanner
August 26, 2010
HAWTHORNE, Calif. - OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a contract for approximately $5 million to provide a state of the art Eagle(R) Rail Inspection Scanner and associated construction and [...]
Carl Zeiss Introduces Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy Solution for Life Sciences
August 26, 2010
Integrated hardware/software interface enables productive workflow between light and electron microscopes for the first time JENA and OBERKOCHEN, Germany - Carl Zeiss today introduced a unique hardware/software interface to connect light and scanning electron microscopes for correlative microscopy in the life sciences. The “Shuttle & Find” interface enables users to recall regions of interest in [...]
Luminex Announces Commercial Launch of New Cystic Fibrosis Test
August 26, 2010
XTAG Cystic Fibrosis 60 kit V2 offers the most comprehensive genetic screening for newborns and potential parents. New test detects up to 6 genetic mutations, including those common in African-American and Hispanic populations. AUSTIN, Texas - Luminex Corporation (Nasdaq: LMNX), the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced the full commercial launch of its xTAG(R) [...]
Macaulay Institute Chooses Enviro Technology’s Picarro for Their International Research
August 26, 2010
Leading Aberdeen based land-use research centre the Macaulay Institute has purchased two Picarro isotopic CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) analysers from Enviro Technology for its world-wide research programme. The analysers are being used for the Institute’s field campaigns, which look at the 13C isotope content of CO2 which leaves the soil surface. By measuring the 13C content [...]
International Stem Cell Corporation not Adversely affected by Stem Cell Research Funding Ban
August 26, 2010
OCEANSIDE, CA – International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO), www.internationalstemcell.com, announced today that the recent action of a federal district judge blocking federal funding of embryonic stem cell research is not expected to have negative effects on ISCO’s therapeutic programs using its human parthenogenetic stem cells. According to ISCO’s Chairman Ken Aldrich, “Because we have never [...]
Parker Hannifin Filtration and Separation Division Announces a Global Partnership with AB SCIEX
August 26, 2010
Haverhill, MA - The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin, the leader in motion and control technologies, has expanded its distribution network for LCMS Gas Generators to include AB SCIEX (Danaher Corporation). Under the agreement, AB SCIEX will resell, install and service Parker Balston LCMS Gas Generators. Parker has provided training and support to [...]

