Biochrom Ltd has introduced its CO 8000 Cell Density Meter
September 8, 2009
Measure Cell Density Almost Anywhere! The CO 8000 is a simple, reliable instrument that measures the density of cells grown in suspension by measuring OD at 600nm. This makes this instrument ideal for cells grown in suspension such as yeast and bacterial cultures. The CO 8000 is completely portable, it is hand-held and has a [...]
CYTOO’s breakthrough adhesive micropattern technology
September 7, 2009
CYTOO’s breakthrough adhesive micropattern technology for cell assay variability reduction generates significant interest from cell biologists Grenoble, France, September 7, 2009. CYTOO SA, a provider of innovative enabling technologies and products for high content cell analysis, premiered what it believes is the world's first and most comprehensive commercially available portfolio of cell adhesive micropattern products [...]
Slide Scanner Leica SCN400 for Optimal Histological Examinations
September 4, 2009
Fast, Efficient and Reliable Wetzlar, Germany. With its unprecedented scanning speed and top-quality on-screen imaging, the new Leica SCN400 Slide Scanner offers an alternative to the microscope for the examination of histological samples in pathology, research, and teaching. The Leica custom tailored lens for a digital sensor, specially designed for high-res scans, ensures that the [...]
Mercyhurst receives National Science Foundation grant for new infrared imaging system
September 4, 2009
ERIE, Pa. - A grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will enable Mercyhurst College to further fine-tune its search for pathogens in the recreational waters of Presque Isle State Park, while providing students access to highly sophisticated research equipment and supplementing the work of local health officials. The NSF has awarded Mercyhurst $72,650 to [...]
Symyx Expands Global Software Development Operations
September 4, 2009
New Office to Collaborate With Global R&D Team On Development of Scientific Information Management Software SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2009 -- Symyx Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMMX - News) today announced the opening of a new software research and development center in Bangalore, India. Developers at the new facility will collaborate with other Symyx sites on the [...]
RiNA GmbH and 5 PRIME Take Over Roches RTS Protein Expression Portfolio
September 3, 2009
Roche, RiNA GmbH, Berlin, and 5 PRIME GmbH, Hamburg agreed that effective September 15, 2009 the complete RTS Protein Expression portfolio of Roche Applied Science will be transferred to RiNA GmbH and 5 PRIME GmbH. RiNA will contribute its longstanding experience in the field of cell-free expression systems and continue production at the same quality [...]
New Promega GoTaq® qPCR Master Mix Excels in Sensitivity and Stability
September 3, 2009
MADISON, Wis.--Now real-time PCR methods can detect even smaller changes and rare events with the new Promega GoTaq qPCR Master Mix. The new GoTaq qPCR Master Mix frequently delivers earlier cycle thresholds than SYBR® Green I. The advanced functionality gives scientists both increased reliability and reproducibility compared to the performance of existing real-time reagent systems. [...]
HBIO Acquires Denville Scientific, Inc.
September 3, 2009
A Well Established Supplier of Consumables for the Molecular Biology Market HOLLISTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2009 -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:HBIO - News), a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of tools to advance life science research, today announced that it has acquired the business of Denville Scientific, Inc. through a purchase [...]
Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc. Collaborate
September 3, 2009
Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc. Collaborate to Create Site-Specific Genome Modifications in Plants MONHEIM, Germany--Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc., a biotechnology company headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, announced today that they have entered into a collaborative agreement to create site-specific genome modifications in plants. The agreement provides Bayer CropScience with non-exclusive [...]
September 3, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. (“CBI”) (NASDAQ Capital Market: CBTE) is pleased to announce that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of GL Biochem (Shanghai) Ltd, (“GL”) as well as all of the outstanding shares of GL Biochem (Danyang) Ltd, GL Peptide (Binhai) Ltd, and 86% of the shares [...]