December 11, 2009
Recently the U.S. Government published recommendations for the production of synthetic genes. Those recommendations have been requested by associations like the International Association Synthetic Biology (IASB, www.ia-sb.eu). The fast development in the field of synthetic genes as a powerful tool in modern biotechnology necessitates a control to assure that opportunities can be taken and risks [...]
MDS Receives Notice of Application from PerkinElmer, Inc.
December 11, 2009
TORONTO - MDS Inc. (TSX: MDS; NYSE: MDZ), a leading provider of products and services to the global life sciences markets, today announced that it was served with a Notice of Application (the "Notice") from PerkinElmer, Inc., with whom MDS has a joint-venture to develop, manufacture and sell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP/MS). This [...]
Agiltron Maintains 2009 Growth Despite Downturn
December 11, 2009
WOBURN, MA--Agiltron, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of photonic and optical components for communications, sensing and imaging, reports that despite the economic downturn, it has continued to achieve revenue growth, increase its facilities, and hire new employees at a record rate. The company is listed in this year's Inc. magazine's 5000 Companies, ranking in [...]
New England Peptide Unveils Proprietary Large Scale Peptide Synthesizer
December 10, 2009
PepScale™ Synthesizer Facilitates Cost-Effective Scale Up New England Peptide (NEP) today announced the introduction of a proprietary peptide synthesis instrument, PepScale™, to better enable peptide scale-up and process development projects for its customers. PepScale™ was designed by NEP's in-house development team to provide the flexibility required for development work while taking advantage of the process [...]
December 10, 2009
Research to Advance and Further Validate Microarray-Based Blood Test for Pre-Symptomatic Detection of Ovarian Cancer HOUSTON -- Arrayit Diagnostics, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Arrayit Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ARYC - News), today announced that it has executed a sponsored research agreement with Wayne State University and Arrayit Corporation, which encompasses continuing research and development [...]
December 10, 2009
Top European Energy Company Deploys Latest X-Ray Screening Technology in Deal Valued at Approximately 2 Million Euros Torrance, CA (Vocus) -- Rapiscan Systems (www.rapiscansystems.com), a leading supplier of security inspection systems, today announced that its French-based distributor, Hi-Tech Detection Systems (HTDS), has been selected by EDF Energy, one of Europe’s top energy companies, to secure [...]
XOS Responds to Recent Scrutiny of XRF for Testing Zhu Zhu Toys
December 10, 2009
In the past few days there has been a good deal of media attention, and some controversy, surrounding reports by “GoodGuide.com” about the alleged presence of toxins in the popular “Zhu Zhu” toy hamster. In response to those reports, the effectiveness and reliability of XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) technology to quantify various substances in toys and [...]
Zwick Offers a Brand New Testing Machine for Fatigue Tests on Small Materials and Components
December 10, 2009
This year’s testXpo testing technology forum – the 18th – saw Zwick present a completely new type of testing machine, designed for the fatigue-testing of small materials and components. It has been developed for the most demanding applications, including those found in medical engineering. The operator-friendly LTM 1000 testing machine generates dynamic test loads up [...]
Esco Opens 2nd North American Facility in Marietta, Ohio, USA
December 10, 2009
Esco announces the opening of a NEW 2nd North American facility in Marietta, Ohio. The facility will serve as a technical service, training and logistics center to support Esco's growth in the North American market, specifically in the area of New Product Introductions (NPI) for temperature-controlled laboratory equipment. "The new facility demonstrates Esco's commitment to [...]
Biomatrica Launches SampleWare 3.1
December 10, 2009
Update to Software Improves Functionality for Tracking Inventory, Organization and Management of Biological Samples SAN DIEGO -- Biomatrica, the leader in room temperature biological sample stabilization, today announces the release of SampleWare 3.1 software system for laboratory inventory, organization and management of biological samples. The latest release now includes an audit trail functionality that tracks [...]

