Transgenomic Announces the Commercial Launch of SURVEYOR® Scan K-RAS Mutation Detection Kit
December 8, 2009
High sensitivity research-use kit for broad detection of mutations predictive of response to recently developed therapies OMAHA, Neb. -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC BB: TBIO.OB) announced today the launch of its SURVEYOR Scan K-RAS kit, the first in a family of mutation detection kits the company plans to offer featuring its proprietary SURVEYOR Nuclease and WAVE® [...]
Micro Sample module for the DA 7200
December 8, 2009
Stockholm, Sweden – Perten Instruments presents the Micro Mirror Module - a sample presentation system for the DA 7200 which enables easy and accurate analysis of extremely small samples. The Micro Mirror Module is designed for small sample amounts such as kernels, seeds, and small amounts of powders or meals. A few kernels or grams [...]
Genetix Expands Sales, Support and Service Organization in France and Benelux
December 8, 2009
New Milton, Hampshire, UK -- Genetix, a leading provider of solutions for imaging and image analysis, announces the expansion of its sales, support and service organization in France and Benelux. This expansion means that scientists working in these regions now have direct local access to dedicated Genetix representatives. Charles de Rohan, CEO, Genetix, commented: “As [...]
Millipore Launches First Automated Cell Counter That Fits Into the Palm of the Hand
December 7, 2009
Eliminates tedious cell counting and provides immediate insights into cell health Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL), a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life sciences industry, today introduced Scepter™, the industry’s first handheld, automated cell counter, at the American Society of Cell Biology Annual Meeting in San Diego. “The Scepter handheld cell [...]
December 7, 2009
MONTREAL, CANADA -- - ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc. (ART) (TSX:ARA - News), a Canadian medical device company and a leader in optical molecular imaging products for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, announces that its unsecured creditors (the "Unsecured Creditors") voted unanimously in support of its proposal (the "Proposal") under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act [...]
Dotmatics Licenses Browser, Nucleus and Vortex to BioFocus
December 7, 2009
Dotmatics, a provider of world class informatics and business intelligence solutions, is proud to announce that it has licensed its enterprise query/reporting, data management, and interactive data visualization and analytics tools to BioFocus. The solution will be used throughout BioFocus to query, browse, analyze and visualize information across research programs and project teams. Stephen Gallagher, [...]
Applied Biosystems Debuts Industry’s First Acoustic Flow Cytometer
December 7, 2009
Attune™ Features Enhanced Sample Throughput, Sensitivity, Accuracy and Productivity for Cell Biology Applications CARLSBAD, Calif.--Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced its entry into the flow cytometry instrumentation market with the debut of the Attune™ Acoustic Focusing Cytometer, a first of its kind cytometry system designed to use sound waves to precisely [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Revolutionizes Pathology Lab Safety
December 7, 2009
New Three Minute Cold Disinfection for Pathology Laboratories Walldorf, Germany -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced its revolutionary new cold disinfection feature for laboratory equipment. The patented (patent pending in some regions) cold disinfection technology is now standard with the Thermo Scientific Microm HM550 Cryostat series. Technicians in [...]
Nexus Biosystems Announces Acquisition of Aurora Biotechnologies
December 7, 2009
POWAY, Calif. -- NEXUS Biosystems, Inc. (“Nexus”), a leading innovator and worldwide provider of automated sample management systems, today announced the acquisition of Aurora Biotechnologies of Carlsbad, CA (“Aurora”), a leading developer of proprietary high performance microplates for use in sample storage, high-throughput screening, and cellular imaging. “Combining the technologies and personnel of Aurora with [...]
Cancer Centers Renew and Expand BioDiscovery’s Nexus Copy Number Software Licenses
December 7, 2009
EL SEGUNDO, CA - BioDiscovery, Inc. a global leader in integrated software solutions for microarray-based research, announced today a number of license renewals and expansions of its Nexus Copy Number product at leading cancer research centers. These include renewal of multi-user license at the Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Keystone Program in Blood Cell Development and [...]

