NanoString Technologies Announces Research Collaboration with the Broad Institute
November 18, 2009
SEATTLE--NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held life sciences company marketing a molecular barcoding detection system, today announced that it is collaborating with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to investigate molecular networks involved in immune response and other important biological processes. The three-year collaboration is also designed to explore ways to expand how NanoString’s [...]
New Cancer Research Tool: Roche’s CIM-Plate 16
November 18, 2009
Roche’s CIM-Plate 16 Enables Real-Time Analysis of Cell Migration on the xCELLigence System PENZBERG, Germany--Roche Applied Science (Pink Sheets: RHHBY) (SWX:RO) (SWX:ROG) announces the availability of the new CIM-Plate 16 for their xCELLigence System for cell analysis, for use in cancer research. The 16-well culture plate features electronic sensors for the direct study of cell [...]
Promega and SwitchGear Publish Findings from Combined Technologies
November 18, 2009
Findings Correlate Binding Events and Transcriptional Activity MADISON, Wis.--Promega Corporation and SwitchGear Genomics announce a novel method for characterizing DNA-protein interactions. Results of a study using the HaloCHIP™ System and high-throughput promoter assays demonstrate the ability to correlate DNA binding events to transcriptional activation or repression for the CREB transcription factor. The findings appear in [...]
Leica DFC345 FX – High Speed, Sensitivity and Resolution
November 18, 2009
New Digital Camera for Fluorescence Applications Wetzlar, Germany. The detection and documentation of low light fluorescence signals in live cell experiments is a particular challenge for digital cameras. To meet this demand, Leica Microsystems adds the new Leica DFC345 FX to its portfolio of powerful digital cameras. In addition to combining high sensitivity with high [...]
Asuragen Signs Development and Worldwide Distribution Agreement with Life Technologies
November 18, 2009
Life Technologies to distribute Asuragen’s BCR/ABL1 leukemia assay for use on Applied Biosystems real-time PCR instrument AUSTIN, Texas--Asuragen, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Life Technologies Corporation to develop and distribute worldwide an in-vitro diagnostic test intended to aid clinicians in the monitoring and treatment of individuals afflicted with [...]
Flexible Immersion Cooler from SP Industries Inc.
November 17, 2009
The FTS FlexiCool® Immersion Cooler from SP Industries Inc. provides reliable, rapid cooling capability, down to -100ºC, just where you need it. Benefiting from a durable, heavy-duty refrigeration system that eliminates the inconvenience and cost of handing dry ice or liquid nitrogen, the FlexiCool is designed to provide years of continuous trouble-free operation. With a [...]
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 [...]

