Fluidigm Introduces World’s First Reusable Bio-Chip for SNP Genotyping

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 [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $4.5 Million Follow-on Order for Upgradable Options for the Z Backscatter Van

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

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 [...]

AB SCIEX and the University of Melbourne Partner to Develop Breakthrough Approach to Drug Metabolism Studies of Biopharmaceuticals

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

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 [...]

Biosystems International Merges with MicroBioChips

Paris – Biosystems International (BSI), a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery of novel monoclonal antibody based diagnostics, announces its merger with the company MicroBioChips (MBC) by contribution of assets. Advantages of the merger Following a successful partnership to develop monoclonal antibody microarrays, in which BSI provided the antibodies and MBC produced and commercialized the [...]

Meridian Bioscience Provides Sales and Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2011 and Updates Fiscal 2010 Guidance

CINCINNATI - Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio (NASDAQ: VIVO) today provided the financial community with guidance regarding the Company's fiscal 2011 sales and earnings estimates. Based on the Company's business planning and budgeting activities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, management expects net sales to be in the range of $165 to $170 [...]

Gentel Launches Thirteen APiX™ Human Tumor Profiling Kits to Support Cancer-Focused Protein Biomarker Research

Gentel Biosciences, a leader in proteomics profiling tools, announces the availability of thirteen APiX™ Human Tumor Profiling Kits, robust tissue-lysate (reverse-phase) protein arrays and chromogenic-based detection reagents, suitable for the testing of putative protein biomarkers in over thirteen cancer subtypes. The new kits combine Gentel's APiX™ chromogenic detection technology and Protein Biotechnologies, Inc.'s large collection [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Larger Volume Vials for Cryopreservation

New Size Thermo Scientific Nunc Cryobank Vials Incorporate Superior 2D Barcode Tracking MILFORD, Mass. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Nunc 2 mL and 5 mL Cryobank Vials, completing the integrated portfolio of automation-friendly screw top vials. The larger volume Nunc™ Cryobank vials incorporate [...]

Seegene Raises USD 16.6 Million in Initial Public Offering on KOSDAQ

ROCKVILLE, Maryland and SEOUL, Korea - Seegene today announced its successful initial public offering on the KOSDAQ (Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations). The company sold 636,500 shares for USD 26.16 (WON 30,500) each, raising USD 16.6 million and giving Seegene a market capitalization of USD 167 million. The company plans to invest the fresh capital [...]

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