FEI Introduces New Solution for Gunshot Residue Analysis in Forensics

GSR S50 & GSR F50 provide fully-automated analysis with dramatic improvements in speed, accuracy and affordability Hillsboro, Ore. --FEI Company (Nasdaq: FEIC), a leading provider of high-resolution imaging and analysis systems, today announced the release of two dedicated scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) and a new software package for automated analysis of gunshot residues (GSR). Forensic [...]

Life Technologies to Sell Mass Spectrometry Business to Danaher for $450 Million in Cash

CARLSBAD, Calif.--Sep. 2, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ownership stake in its mass spectrometry business, operated as a joint venture, to Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) for $450 million in cash. Danaher has also signed an agreement to acquire Life Technologies’ joint venture partner in the [...]

Transgenomic and Power3 Medical Report Identification of Abnormal Serum Proteins in Parkinson’s Disease

On-line Publication of Biomarker Panel that Forms Basis for NuroPro®PD Diagnostic Test OMAHA, Neb. and HOUSTON, Tex., September 2, 2009 -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC BB: TBIO.OB) and Power3 Medical Products, Inc., (OTC BB:PWRM) today announced the advance on-line publication of a clinical research paper entitled “Abnormal Serum Concentrations of Proteins in Parkinson’s Disease” in the [...]

Arrayit Lands Patent for Population Scale Diagnostics in World’s Most Populous Country

China Is Expected to Be a 'Diagnostics Business Bonanza' for Arrayit SUNNYVALE, CA--(09/02/09) - Arrayit Corporation (OTC.BB:ARYC - News), a proprietary life sciences technology leader, announces that on August 31st, 2009 the company received a patent certificate from the most populous country on the planet, the People's Republic of China. The patent covers Dr. Mark [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire B.R.A.H.M.S. AG

Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire Leading Provider of Specialty In-Vitro Diagnostic Tests – B.R.A.H.M.S. AG WALTHAM, Mass.--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire B.R.A.H.M.S. AG for €330 million (approximately $470 million USD). B.R.A.H.M.S. is a leading provider of specialty in-vitro diagnostic [...]

DHR to Acquire Life Sciences Instrumentation Businesses

DHR to Acquire Life Sciences Instrumentation Businesses from MDS Inc. and Life Technologies Corp. Washington, D.C., September 2, 2009 – Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with MDS Inc. (TSX: MDS; NYSE: MDZ) to acquire the Analytical Technologies division of MDS, which includes a 50% ownership position in [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Implements LIMS for The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera)

Fera Uses Thermo Scientific Nautilus to Manage Critical Laboratory Data and Processes PHILADELPHIA, (September 2, 2009) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced today that The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), a UK-based government organization, has implemented Thermo Scientific Nautilus laboratory information management system (LIMS) for use in its [...]

SRU Biosystems Launches Label-free Technology Research Instrument Grant

Total Awards of Over $325,000 to Advance Scientific Impact of Label-free Technology WOBURN, Mass.--SRU Biosystems, a leader in label-free technologies, announced today the launch of a Label-free Technology Award program. The company will award three BIND® label-free detection systems to academic and non-profit laboratories valued collectively at over $325,000 USD to support innovative scientific and [...]

Agilent Technologies Names Marie Oh Huber to General Counsel Position

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the promotion of Marie Oh Huber to senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Huber has been Agilent's vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary, and she has managed the team responsible for advising the board of directors and management team on issues including mergers and acquisitions [...]

Hoefer, Inc. Announced a New Submarine Gel Electrophoresis

Hoefer, Inc. has announced the introduction of a NEW line of Submarine Gel Electrophoresis units. These NEW units are constructed with 6 mm heavy duty acrylic and made to endure years of laboratory use. Six sizes are available from quick screen 6 x 7.5 cm Mini Submarine gel units to high throughput 25 x 25 [...]

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