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 [...]

Proteomic Biomarkers From a Patient's Immune System Give Doctors and Patients a Fighting Chance SUNNYVALE, CA--Arrayit Corporation (OTC.BB:ARYC - News), a leading manufacturer of products and services for disease prevention, treatment and cure, announces that the company's new proteomic biomarkers are leading the way to true pre-symptomatic diagnosis of a variety of debilitating and fatal [...]

Scientific Papers Highlight Use of Company’s Next-Generation Sequencing Platform as Key Tool for Better Understanding of Human Origins and Disease CARLSBAD, Calif.--Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced the publication of two key scientific papers that highlight the utility of next-generation sequencing instruments in better understanding disease and the genetic differences that cause diversity within and [...]

Asylum Research and Micra Nanotecnologia announced today that they have entered into a new distribution agreement that will enable Asylum to extend its global reach and promote its products in Latin America. Based in Mexico City, Micra Nanotecnologia, is the most experienced microscopy distributor in Latin America, with over two decades specializing in providing atomic [...]

TORRANCE, Calif.--Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of separation science consumables, announced today that its employees have launched a 2010 campaign to raise funds and organize volunteer activities to support earthquake survivors in Haiti. The “Show Your Heart for Haiti” campaign is part of the company’s overall commitment to philanthropy. “Our hearts go [...]

febit’s HybSelect sequence capture procedure is now available for the HybSelector, a small footprint, affordable automated instrument for targeted re-sequencing on next generation sequencing systems LEXINGTON, Mass. (USA), and HEIDELBERG, Germany -- febit today announced the launch of its HybSelector, a new instrument for high throughput targeted resequencing, at the 11th annual Advances in Genome [...]

Investigational AmpliChip p53 Test Designed to Screen for Genetic Mutation Tied to Therapeutic Resistance in Cancer Patients PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today a research collaboration with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.) providing Merck access to Roche's developmental microarray-based AmpliChip [...]

Chemical and Explosives Library for TruDefender FT Now Includes More than 7,500 Substances for Comprehensive Hazmat and Military Incident Response WILMINGTON, Mass.--Ahura Scientific, Inc., the leader in field-deployed analytical instruments for human health and public safety, today announced the availability of TruDefender™ FT version 1.2, which now features more than 7,500 pure substances in the [...]

Partnership Leverages Smiths Detection’s Global Security Expertise and 20/20 BioResponse’s BioCheck® Technology to Enhance First Responder Capabilities EDGEWOOD, Md.--Smiths Detection today announces a world-wide distribution agreement with 20/20 BioResponse for its BioCheck powder screening test kits. The partnership adds a low-cost, highly-effective biological threat assessment tool to strengthen Smiths Detection’s portfolio of proven emergency and [...]