Ann Arbor, MI - Accuri Cytometers, Inc., a world leader in providing life science researchers with easy-to-use, cost-effective flow cytometers, today announced completion of a $6 million Series E preferred stock financing. The financing included current investors Arboretum Ventures, Baird Venture Partners, Fidelity Biosciences, Flagship Ventures and the InvestMichigan! Program co-managed by Credit Suisse. Accuri [...]

Three year deal to advance UK scientific research CORALVILLE, IA – Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, has signed a three year contract with Research Councils UK (RCUK) for the supply of synthetic oligonucleotides. RCUK coordinates the UK’s seven research councils, enhancing the overall impact and effectiveness of the research they [...]

NSG Precision Cells, a leading cuvette manufacturer for spectroscopy and other precise quartz optical components, is happy to announce the launch of their new e-commerce website. NSG Precision Cells has become one of the global leaders in quality and pricing for quartz and glass cuvettes (https://www.precisioncells.com/) for spectroscopy (https://www.precisioncells.com/), flow channel cells, microfluidic chips, and [...]

New Near-Infrared Spectrometer Has Spectral Response from 900-2200 nm Dunedin, Florida – Ocean Optics has expanded its offering of small-footprint near-infrared spectrometers with the introduction of NIRQuest512-2.2, a high-performance unit with response from 900-2200 nm. NIRQuest512-2.2 is ideal for applications ranging from moisture detection and chemical analysis to high-resolution laser and optical fiber characterization. NIRQuest512-2.2 [...]

Easy-to-use molecular test offers faster results to help healthcare facilities control spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basel - Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its new LightCycler MRSA Advanced Test for the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) for clinical [...]

BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(R)) announced today the receipt of a multimillion dollar order for a Middle East customer for two Z Backscatter(TM) Van systems (ZBV(TM)) equipped with Forwardscatter(R) technology. Configured for harsh environments, the ZBV systems will be utilized for counterterrorism applications including securing government facilities. The contract [...]

Boston, Mass. - As part of its commitment to introducing third generation DNA sequencing technology to the market, Pacific Biosciences today announced the launch of a software developer’s network – the PacBio DevNet – at the Eighteenth International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology (ISMB 2010). Throughout the development of the company’s Single Molecule [...]

Exclusive worldwide cooperation in next-gen sequencing solutions provides full service for customers Eurofins MWG Operon, an expert in next generation sequencing (NGS) and Genomatix Software GmbH, a leading company in complex analysis and interpretation of such NGS data, announce their decision to combine their expertise and join forces to offer state-of-the art solutions for comprehensive [...]

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced an unprecedented program that streamlines the detection of three common contaminants of mammalian cell culture-based biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The Applied Biosystems Cell Culture Rapid Methods Program applies core technologies from across the company to combine one sample preparation step with one instrument platform for real-time PCR based [...]

BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E(R)) (NASDAQ: ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of a $8.3 million award for multiple Z Backscatter(TM) Vans (ZBV(TM)) for a Latin American customs agency. The order includes operator training, service, and warranty. "The ZBV provides customs officials with [...]