Innovative Technology Improves Observation of Gene Activity in Rodent Models HUDSON, NY-- Taconic, a leading provider of life sciences solutions to researchers worldwide, announced that it has signed an agreement with GE Healthcare for rights to use Aequorea Victoria green fluorescent protein (AvGFP) in rodent models. The agreement grants Taconic a worldwide, non-exclusive license to [...]

Pioneer in automated, high-throughput monoclonal antibody selection technology announces proteomic initiative with a leading pharmacogenomics institute for use in cardiovascular pharmacogenomics BRANFORD, Conn.--Affomix, the pioneer in digital proteomic reagents for next generation molecular assays and the leader in automated, high-throughput monoclonal antibody selection technology, today announced a collaboration with the internationally recognized University of Montreal [...]

Heerbrugg, Switzerland. The latest high-performance generation of the well-known Leica M series has been extended to include the new Leica M60 Stereomicroscope. Leica Microsystems therefore now offers a whole family of stereomicroscopes designed according to the modular CMO (Common Main Objective) principle: the Leica M50, M60 and M80. Featuring superlative optical quality, an intelligent range [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]