Leading in Sensitivity and Resolution SAN FRANCISCO -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched the Thermo Scientific Lumina, a new research-grade dual-monochromator scanning fluorescence spectrometer that offers a new level of clarity in fluorescence measurement. Designed for both demanding research applications and routine laboratory analysis, the Lumina delivers 0.5 [...]

Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik BTS, a Bayer Technology Services company, to exclusively manufacture and market Lonza microreactors / Joint forces to develop green chemical syntheses Wendelsheim, Leverkusen (Germany), Basel (Switzerland), February 19, 2010 – Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik BTS (EMB), a Bayer Technology Services company, and Lonza signed a worldwide manufacturing and distribution license agreement together with a cooperation [...]

CDEX closes first phase of financial restructuring; Carmen J. Conicelli appointed Board Chairman; CEO Search Continues. Tucson, Arizona -- CDEX Inc. (OTCBB: CEXI) (www.cdexinc.com) announces that it has closed the first phase of a financial restructuring plan which provides funds to drive expanded marketing and sales, conversion of existing debt into a two year Note [...]

Targeted Resequencing on the SOLiD System LEXINGTON, Mass.--RainDance Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of innovative microdroplet-based solutions for human health and disease research, and Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), announced today they have entered into a strategic agreement to co-market the first solution that combines microdroplet PCR-based sequence enrichment with next-generation [...]

PARIS--Cellectis (Paris:ALCLS) and Genoway indicate that the sublicense agreement dated September 7, 2001, relating to the patents and patent applications belonging to the pool WO90/11354 has been terminated as of December 30, 2008. Cellectis and Genoway have agreed on the consequences of such termination of the sublicense agreement, allowing Genoway to deliver the orders placed [...]

Union Biometrica, Inc., the pioneer in the design, manufacture and distribution of COPAS™ Large Particle Flow Cytometers have now introduced their NEW BioSorter®. The well established COPAS™ product line consists of 4 instruments, each dedicated to a specific size range. In response to customer requests, Union Biometrica introduced the NEW BioSorter platform designed for shared [...]

Worthington Biochemical produces hundreds of different enzymes including several key Animal Origin Free (AOF) products. These new Animal Origin Free Enzymes include AOF Collagenase, recombinant DNase I, RNase T1 and proteases including Neutral Protease (dispase). Using AOF Enzymes avoids potential BSE/TSE and mammalian viral risks and regulatory issues associated with bovine and other animal sources. [...]

IAA Contract Calls for Most Advanced Explosives Detection System to Be Used for Airline Passenger Checked Bag Screening in Israel NEWARK, Calif.--Morpho Detection, Inc., part of the Safran group’s security business, today announced a contract worth up to $50 million to supply the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) with its “System of Systems,” the most advanced [...]

The Penn State-led team has used 454 Sequencing Systems and NimbleGen Sequence Capture arrays to build the first complete genome and exome sequences from the indigenous hunter-gatherer people of southern Africa, the oldest known human lineage. BRANFORD, Conn.--In a study published online today in Nature, a team of researchers from Penn State University and the [...]

MADISON, Wis.--Gentel Biosciences, a leader in proteomics discovery tools, today launched the Gentel Proteomics Multi-System™ providing “scan-to-analysis” functionality for multiplex immunoassays, lysate and antigen arrays as well as Western Blot, ELISA and tissue imaging, delivering multi-application value to researchers worldwide. “Gentel’s kits and system provide us with a quick profile of immune response from our [...]