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 [...]

Develops New Analytical Methods to Test Oysters and Fish From the Gulf of Mexico for Oil-related Contamination WALTHAM, Mass. - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that its global Food Safety Response Center located in Dreieich, Germany, has developed two new analytical screening methods to detect petroleum [...]

Company to Use Funds to Expand on Early Commercial Success of SmartChip System Fremont, Calif. -- WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTCBB:WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art genomic analysis systems, today announced the closing of a $7.2 million registered direct offering. The amount raised includes $1 million from the Chairman and CEO, Alnoor Shivji, and approximately $500,000 [...]