May 31, 2010
Anders Wikström has been responsible for Biotage’s Research and Development since 2007. Anthony Rees has been CEO of MIP Technolgies, which was recently acquired by Biotage. ”I am really glad to welcome Anthony Rees to Biotage. Anthony has vast experiences of development of both research instruments and consumables within Sample Prep, an important focus area [...]
Ocimum Biosolutions Develops Sulfolobus Solfataricus Microarrays for SulfoSYS
May 31, 2010
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India -- Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading global integrated genomics company, proudly announces its association with the SulfoSYS project (https://www.sulfosys.com). In a project coordinated by Prof. John van der Oost, Ocimum Biosolutions constructed the genome microarray for Sulfolobus solfataricus – the archaeal model organism of choice for a systems biology approach to study [...]
Life Technologies Completes Tender Offer for Synthetic Biology Firm Geneart
May 28, 2010
Establishes Leadership Position in Emerging Field CARLSBAD, Calif.--Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced today that it has concluded its tender offer and acquired a majority stake in Geneart AG, the global leader of the synthetic gene market segment. The combination of Geneart with Life Technologies’ resources and commercial capabilities [...]
Hitachi Software and OriGene Technologies Announce Collaboration
May 28, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO and ROCKVILLE, Md. -- -- Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd. (Hitachi Software) and OriGene Technologies, Inc. (OriGene) today announced a co-marketing agreement to jointly promote OriGene's multiplex assays built on Luminex xMAP®/Bio-Plex technology and Hitachi Software's MasterPlex® software suite for analysis and reporting of multiplex assay data. According to the agreement, OriGene will [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire Fermentas
May 27, 2010
WALTHAM, Mass.--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fermentas International Inc. – a manufacturer and global distributor of enzymes, reagents and kits for molecular and cellular biology research – for $260 million in cash, subject to a post-closing adjustment. [...]
IntegenX, Inc. Appoints Debi Frost to Vice President of Operations
May 27, 2010
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- IntegenX, Inc. today announced the appointment of Debi Frost as Vice President of Operations. Ms. Frost will be responsible for the company's operational organization and infrastructure, and will report to Stevan Jovanovich, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of IntegenX. Prior to joining IntegenX, Ms. Frost earned positions of increasing operational responsibility [...]
May 27, 2010
Increases efficiency of process development and scale up stages GE Healthcare has launched DeCyder 2D 7.1 SPN software, specifically designed to support 2-D DIGE for the characterization and quantitation of Host Cell Proteins (HCPs). HCP profiling is a critical Quality Assurance parameter associated with product safety during biopharmaceutical processing. The software package offers an antibody-independent [...]
Applied BioCode Has Been CE Certified for Its Barcoded Magnetic Beads Multiplex Testing System
May 27, 2010
CE Certified Barcoded Magnetic Beads System with 128-plex Capabilities Readies for International Market Expansion SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--Applied BioCode, Inc. announced that its BioCode-1000 Analyzer has been CE Certified under the compliance of Laboratory Equipment Standards EN55011, EN61010-1, EN61326-1, IEC61010, EN61000-3-2, and EN61000-3-3. The CE Certified marking that the BioCode-1000 Analyzer has met all relevant [...]
Roche’s Newly Launched Next-Generation DNA Sequencer
May 27, 2010
GS Junior Benchtop System Expected to Accelerate Research in Life Sciences and Human Health BRANFORD, Conn. & BASEL, Switzerland--Roche (Pink Sheets:RHHBY) (SWX:RO) (SWX:ROG), announced today the global launch of the GS Junior System, the company’s new benchtop next-generation DNA sequencing platform for life science research. The GS Junior System, developed by 454 Life Sciences, a [...]
Senator Leahy Visits BioTek to Celebrate Manufacturing Milestone
May 27, 2010
WINOOSKI VT, USA — Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy visited BioTek Instruments on April 26, 2010 to mark the manufacture and shipment of the 1000th Galileo Echo automated blood testing instrument. The Galileo Echo is used in blood banks and hospital laboratories to accurately type and sub-type blood for transfusion, and is designed and manufactured by [...]

