IonSense Introduces 3+D Scanner for Open Air Surface Analysis

Facilitates Rapid Mass Spectrometric Determination of Chemicals and Contaminants on Surfaces SAUGUS, MA--(February 24, 2010) - IonSense, Inc. today announced the availability of the 3+D Scanner for rapid chemical analysis of surfaces. The 3+D Scanner is interfaced to the DART®-SVP open-air ionization source, which was introduced at Pittcon 2009. The device enables rapid mass spectrometry [...]

Novus Biologicals Launches Two New HIF Related Antibodies

Novus Biologicals, a leading supplier of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) antibodies, recently launched two new HIF related antibodies: an anti-Factor Inhibiting HIF-1 antibody (catalog number NBP1-30333) and an anti-HIF Prolyl Hydroxylase 2 antibody (catalog number NBP1-30328). These two new antibodies complement Novus' current line of hypoxia antibodies (~2,000). Read on to learn more about these two [...]

Camlab UK Releases New Plastics Catalogue Spotlights Sample Storage and Labelling Solutions

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Cambridge, Cambs, United Kingdom -- One of the UK's leading scientific suppliers and service/repair agents, Cambridge-based Camlab, has released a new 132-page plastics catalogue for 2010 that brings together Camlab’s own high quality manufactured plastic products. One of the UK's leading scientific suppliers and service/repair agents, Cambridge-based Camlab, has released a [...]

Agilent’s Target Enrichment System Supports Barcoding and Indexing to Speed Sequencing

Reduce Sequencing Costs Up to 16-Fold MARCO ISLAND, Fla.--AGBT--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that its Agilent SureSelect Target Enrichment System supports multiplexed DNA sequencing of 12 to 16 samples per lane depending on the next-generation sequencing platform, reducing costs and increasing throughput up to 16-fold. “We originally designed the Agilent SureSelect Target Enrichment System [...]

Transgenomic Licenses IP From IntegraGen to Develop Genetic Test for Autism

OMAHA, Neb. -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC/BB: TBIO) announced today that it has licensed on an exclusive U.S. basis intellectual property from IntegraGen SA that will enable Transgenomic to develop and commercialize a genetic test designed to assess the risk of autism in children who have older siblings diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Under the [...]

Anasys Instruments Unveils Breakthrough Nanoscale Infrared Spectroscopy Technology

Santa Barbara, CA. -- Anasys Instruments is pleased to introduce its highly innovative nanoIR platform, a powerful new measurement tool that reveals the chemical composition of samples at the nanoscale. "The goal of nanoIR technology is to overcome major barriers in AFM and conventional IR spectroscopy," explains Dr. Craig Prater, Anasys Instruments' chief technology officer. [...]

Affymetrix Announces Winner of Anatrace Membrane Protein Award

Professor Tom Rapoport is Recognized for Shedding New Light on Protein Translocation and Its Effect on Disease SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) today announced that Professor Tom Rapoport of Harvard Medical School and Howard Hughes Medical Institute is the winner of the 2010 Anatrace Membrane Protein Award. The award was presented at the Biophysical [...]

Millipore Corporation Confirms It is Evaluating Strategic Alternatives

BILLERICA, Mass.--Millipore Corporation (NYSE:MIL), a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today confirmed that its Board of Directors is evaluating strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including by pursuing a process with potential bidders to explore a possible merger or sale of the Company. The Company has engaged [...]

Synthetic Genomics Inc. Appoints Joel McComb as Chief Operating Officer

LA JOLLA, Calif. -- Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company applying genomic-driven commercial solutions to a variety of global challenges including energy and the environment, today announced that Joel McComb will join the company as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2010. In his new role as COO, McComb will be responsible for [...]

Sage Bionetworks Awarded New Center for Cancer Systems Biology

SEATTLE--Sage Bionetworks has been selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Integrative Cancer Biology Program (ICBP) to establish a new interdisciplinary research and training center. “Integrating Cancer Datasets for Predictive Model Development and Training” "We are thrilled to receive the strong support from NCI and to join the other Centers for Cancer Systems Biology (CCSB),” [...]

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