Zygem’s forensicGEM(R) Saliva DNA Extraction Kit
November 17, 2009
Forensic Scientists at Kansas City Crime Lab Release Validation Report Confirming Zygem's forensicGEM(R) Kit is a Reliable, Rapid Method for Extracting DNA From Saliva SOLANA BEACH, Calif. and HAMILTON, New Zealand -- ZyGEM Corp. Ltd., a provider of innovative enzyme-based products for DNA extraction and other life sciences applications, today announced the availability of a [...]
In-solution Method for Streamlining Next-Generation Genome Sequencing
November 17, 2009
In-solution Method for Streamlining Next-Generation Genome Sequencing Shown to be Uniform, Reproducible across Many Samples SANTA CLARA -- Researchers from the Moores University of California San Diego (UCSD) Cancer Center, The Scripps Institute, and Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) have shown that "solution enrichment," followed by next generation sequencing is highly accurate and reproducible, and [...]
Versatile Aspiration System for Safe Vacuum Disposal of Liquids from INTEGRA Biosciences
November 17, 2009
INTEGRA Biosciences has extended its VACUSAFE aspiration system with new models for laboratories wishing to utilise an existing supply of vacuum while benefiting from many of the advantages of the internationally popular product. The new design, without integrated vacuum pump, has been priced to be affordable by almost all laboratories. The compact VACUSAFE makes aspiration [...]
Asylum Research Announces Grant Offering for its Band Excitation Technique
November 17, 2009
Asylum Research, the technology leader in Scanning Probe and Atomic Force Microscopy (SPM/AFM), has announced a new grant program for early adopters to explore the capabilities and applications of the unique new Band Excitation technique. Existing or new Asylum AFM users are encouraged to apply for grants valued at up to $50,000 USD. Additional information [...]
Kaluza Flow Cytometry Software from Beckman Coulter Revolutionizes Multiparametric Data Analyses
November 17, 2009
Dynamic, Intelligent Workflow Saves Hours of Analysis Time Orange County, Calif. -- Beckman Coulter Inc. announces the introduction of its Kaluza Flow Cytometry Analysis Software, a package that greatly reduces processing and analysis times, allowing researchers more time to explore their data. Kaluza Software features new tools that simplify the management of multiple complex data [...]
The X PRIZE Foundation Announces First Asia-Based Contender for Genome Sequencing Prize
November 17, 2009
PLAYA VISTA, CA -- The X PRIZE Foundation announced today that cracker, a group based in Taiwan, is the newest team accepted to compete for the $10 million Archon X PRIZE for Genomics. This new competitor makes the quest for rapid and cost-effective whole human genome sequencing a truly global competition with teams representing three [...]
GE Scientists Developing Wearable RFID Sensors to Detect Airborne Chemical Agents
November 17, 2009
$2 million NIEHS award to support development of a radio frequency identification (RFID) vapor sensor that can be part of a badge and worn on clothing - Detects chemical agents in the air at ultra-trace concentrations - Could yield more information about the relationship between a person’s health and environmental exposure NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--GE Global Research, [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific LIMS Solution Selected by Leading Argentinean Water Processing Company
November 17, 2009
AySA to Standardize on Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS PHILADELPHIA -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Aguas y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA), a water and waste water company serving the City of Buenos Aires and its suburban areas, has selected Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (laboratory information management system) to [...]
Helicos BioSciences Announces the Sale of a Helicos® Genetic Analysis System
November 17, 2009
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS), today announced the sale of a Helicos® Genetic Analysis System to a collaborative Dutch research group led by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), further including the medical centers of Amsterdam (AMC) Groningen (UMCG) and Rotterdam (Erasmus MC) and funded by a grant from NWO, the Netherlands Organization of [...]
High Diagnostic Potential for Indication Specific Biomarkers
November 17, 2009
Dortmund, Germany and New Jersey, USA -- The 1st user meeting on protein arrays in clinical applications was organized by Protagen, Germany, and focused on the increasing relevance of new markers and marker panels for drug development and therapy. Especially the potential of Protagen’s UNIarray® platform technology for identification and validation of reliable biomarkers for [...]

