New Data Visualization Application Aims to Accelerate Lead Discovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

Enhanced Software for RTS Tube Auditor™ Improves Screening Quality, Reduces Costs and Saves Time

Manchester, UK – RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated sample management and pharmaceutical testing systems, is pleased to announce a series of new software features that have been added to the RTS Tube Auditor™. The only high speed, non-contact solution for volume measurement and precipitate detection for drug discovery and biobanking applications, the [...]

Standardized Comet Assay System Ensures Reproducible Results

The CometAssay® Electrophoresis System and new CometAssay® Neutral Control cells from AMSBIO enable investigators to consistently optimize neutral Comet assays for highly reproducible results, and to standardize neutral electrophoresis methods between individual users and laboratories. This is in addition to the already established standardized procedure and reagents for the alkaline Comet Assay. The Comet assay [...]

First European Patent Claims Now Allowed for Microwave Peptide Synthesis

Matthews, North Carolina - CEM Corporation, a leading global provider of microwave laboratory instrumentation, is pleased to announce that its patent claims for the microwave peptide synthesis process have now been allowed in Europe by the European Patent Office. The allowed application contains broad claims regarding the process of using microwave energy to accelerate two [...]

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