Non-Invasive Real-time Monitoring of Membrane Cholesterol Dynamics in Human Keratinocytes with Roche’s xCELLigence System

PENZBERG, Germany--In a recent study initiated by Beiersdorf AG (1), Florian Spörl and colleagues evaluated the use of Roche Applied Science’s (Pink Sheets: RHHBY) (SWX:RO) (SWX:ROG) xCELLigence System as a viable system to monitor not only cholesterol extraction and repletion but also cholesterol reorganization in human keratinocytes in real time. The xCELLigence System offers a [...]

International Stem Cell (ISCO) Announces the Signing of a Distribution Agreement with Veritas Corporation

Opening Japanese Markets for Its Lifeline Cell Technology® Brand of Human Cell Culture Products OCEANSIDE, Calif.--International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB: ISCO), www.internationalstemcell.com, announced today its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology (Lifeline), www.lifelinecelltech.com, has signed a distribution agreement with Tokyo-based Veritas Corporation to distribute its human cell culture products throughout Japan. “We are pleased to have [...]

VWR International, LLC Announces Launch of VWR Protection Apparel

PHILADELPHIA -- VWR International, LLC has announced the launch of its new VWR Collection* line of VWR Protection Apparel. This full line of apparel includes coveralls, frocks and lab coats, as well as shoe and boot covers. The introduction of this new, and in certain cases improved, line of apparel is consistent with VWR's strategy [...]

Porvair Filtration Group Increases Focus On Single Brand Identity

Porvair Filtration Group has announced that its operating divisions - Porvair Technology, MF&T, Filters for Industry, Microfiltrex, and its US operation (formally Omnifilter and Manufacturing Inc.) will increasingly focus on trading under a single corporate brand - Porvair Filtration Group. Tom Liddell, Managing Director of Porvair Filtration Group stated, "For nearly 50 years we have [...]

METTLER TOLEDO Education Line pH and Conductivity Meters

Effective Teaching and Easy Learning COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The METTLER TOLEDO Education Line of balances, pH and conductivity meters makes teaching and learning in science easier and much more effective! The line has been specifically tailored for experiments in the field as well as for training courses–be it in biology or chemistry, geography or food [...]

Andor appoints Microlat as New Distributor in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

Belfast, Northern Ireland -- Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems, today announced the appointment of Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Microlat S.L.R. (Microlat) as their new distributor in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. The two companies combine complementary strengths, forming an exclusive distributor alliance designed to deliver advanced scientific [...]

A&D Re-Introduces Advanced Viscometers

SV-10/100 Tuning Fork Vibration Viscometers Provide Superior Accuracy SAN JOSE, CA-- A&D announces the re-launch of the SV-10 and SV-100, its revolutionary advanced viscometers. By incorporating A&D's tuning fork vibration method, the SV-10/100 outperforms other viscometers in precision and in the taking of difficult measurements such as found in samples with low viscosity or foam. [...]

A2 Technologies Announces New FTIR Academic Choice Program

A2 Technologies is offering a special program to enable researchers and teachers in college and universities to access the potential of the versatile Exoscan FTIR technology. For a limited time, academic personnel that order an Exoscan system will have a choice of a second sampling interface, the Exoscan Docking Station or Panorama Pro data analysis [...]

Helium-Ion Microscopy Fires the Imagination of Researchers in U.S. and Japan

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have recently ordered ORION® PLUS Helium-Ion Microscopes from Carl Zeiss. PEABODY, Massachusetts, USA -- The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), located in Richland, Washington, is bringing an ORION® PLUS instrument into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Environmental Molecular [...]

Carl Zeiss “ZEISS On Your Campus” to Focus on Live Cell Imaging in 2010

Traveling tour offers unique opportunity to engage in hands-on training with the latest ZEISS technologies and microscopes in free workshops Thornwood, NY (PRWEB) -- Carl Zeiss, a leading provider of microscopy solutions for a variety of research, clinical and industrial applications, will continue its “ZEISS On Your Campus” (ZOYC) traveling tour in 2010, bringing free [...]

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