PhyNexus Announces the Launch of a New Customer Support Program
August 2, 2010
San Jose, Calif. – PhyNexus, Inc., today announced the launch of a new program to fully support the Tecan Freedom EVO 100, 150 and 200 liquid handling robot for high throughput sample preparation and purification using the PhyTip column technology platform. The PhyTip pipette tip column is the perfect partner technology to Tecan automated liquid [...]
August 2, 2010
First-in-class Software for Industrial Biotechnology Advances Development of Proprietary Production Strains for Industrial Microorganisms San Francisco, Calif. - Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, today announced Genedata Selector™, a new solution for biotechnological strain development in fermentation-based applications. The latest addition to the Genedata portfolio, Genedata [...]
Life Technologies Introduces Test for Rapid Detection of E. coli
August 2, 2010
MicroSEQ E. coli O157:H7 Detection Assay Also Receives Industry Validation from AOAC Research Institute CARLSBAD, Calif. - Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced at the International Association of Food Protection annual meeting the launch of the MicroSEQ(R) E. coli O157:H7 assay, designed to detect the deadly strain of Escherichia coli [...]
Software Release from FEI Opens New Territory for Electron Microscopy in Life Sciences
August 2, 2010
Bio-specific applications provide new automation, navigation and data processing capabilities for the 3D ultra-structural imaging of biological systems Hillsboro, Ore. - FEI Company (NASDAQ: FEIC), a leading scientific instrumentation company providing electron microscopy systems for nanoscale applications across many industries, released today a set of software applications that increase the throughput and ease-of-use of its [...]
SAIC to Acquire Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc.
August 2, 2010
McLEAN, Va. - Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a leading threat detection products and services company. Reveal is headquartered in Bedford, Mass. Reveal was founded in 2002 in direct response to the U.S. government’s post-9/11 mandate for [...]
Rolf Hansen Ph.D. Has Been Appointed as Director Marketing & Sales of Kreatech Diagnostics
August 2, 2010
Amsterdam - We are excited to welcome Rolf Hansen to the Kreatech team. His broad experience within the life sciences industry will enable Kreatech to further focus on serving our customers worldwide with a broad portfolio of innovative Molecular Diagnostics and labeling tools. Rolf will be responsible for leading Kreatech’s marketing and sales activities and [...]
August 2, 2010
Wilmington, DE - DuPont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have agreed to collaborate on the development of a new test for detecting hard-to-identify strains of toxin-producing E. coli that are not currently regulated and have been causing increased instances of food contamination and illness. DuPont was among the first to develop tests for E. [...]
Shimadzu is Releasing a New Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
August 2, 2010
New energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer allows for easier and quicker screening of hazardous elements regulated by RoHS/ELV directives. Use of a liquid nitrogen-free detector reduces costs and makes maintenance easier. Shimadzu is releasing a new energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer designed specifically for RoHS/ELV screening inspections (model name: EDX-LE). The model uses an electronic [...]
QinetiQ North America Introduces Spectroil Q100 Oil Analysis Spectrometer
August 2, 2010
McLean, Va. - QinetiQ North America, a global developer of innovative technology solutions, today announced that wholly owned subsidiary, Spectro Inc., is introducing the Spectroil Q100 Oil Analysis Spectrometer, an analytical instrument that detects and quantifies metals in used (in-service) oils and hydraulic fluids that are indicative of an abnormal condition. Spectro Inc. customers will [...]
IBM and University of Aberdeen Collaborate to Identify Molecules from the Deep Sea
August 2, 2010
For the first time, atomic force microscopy helps scientists reveal the exact chemical structure of a natural compound Using this fast and accurate technique could open new possibilities in drug discovery and treatments Compound was extracted from a mud sample taken from the Mariana Trench, 10,916 meters (35,814 feet) below sea level ABERDEEN, Scotland & [...]

