New Promega GoTaq® qPCR Master Mix Excels in Sensitivity and Stability
September 3, 2009
MADISON, Wis.--Now real-time PCR methods can detect even smaller changes and rare events with the new Promega GoTaq qPCR Master Mix. The new GoTaq qPCR Master Mix frequently delivers earlier cycle thresholds than SYBR® Green I. The advanced functionality gives scientists both increased reliability and reproducibility compared to the performance of existing real-time reagent systems. [...]
HBIO Acquires Denville Scientific, Inc.
September 3, 2009
A Well Established Supplier of Consumables for the Molecular Biology Market HOLLISTON, Mass., Sept. 3, 2009 -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:HBIO - News), a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of tools to advance life science research, today announced that it has acquired the business of Denville Scientific, Inc. through a purchase [...]
Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc. Collaborate
September 3, 2009
Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc. Collaborate to Create Site-Specific Genome Modifications in Plants MONHEIM, Germany--Bayer CropScience and Precision BioSciences Inc., a biotechnology company headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, announced today that they have entered into a collaborative agreement to create site-specific genome modifications in plants. The agreement provides Bayer CropScience with non-exclusive [...]
September 3, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. (“CBI”) (NASDAQ Capital Market: CBTE) is pleased to announce that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of GL Biochem (Shanghai) Ltd, (“GL”) as well as all of the outstanding shares of GL Biochem (Danyang) Ltd, GL Peptide (Binhai) Ltd, and 86% of the shares [...]
BD Announces Flu Product Order from U.S. Government
September 3, 2009
Syringes, needles, sharps containers and alcohol swabs purchased for use in novel H1N1 flu virus immunization campaign FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.-- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX - News) announced today that it has received a significant order from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human [...]
Helicos BioSciences Provides Q2 2009 Operating Highlights and Strategic Update
September 3, 2009
Achieves Significant Commercial and Technical Milestones - Engages Thomas Weisel Partners to Advise on Strategic Alternatives CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS) announced today its operating highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 and other recent developments following the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009. [...]
Luminex Receives 510(K) Clearance for New Cystic Fibrosis Test
September 3, 2009
New Diagnostic Test Offers Fast, Accurate Detection of 39 Cystic Fibrosis Gene Mutations - Will Be Used in Screening Potential Parents and to Assist in Screening Newborns for Genetic Disease AUSTIN, Texas--Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX - News), the worldwide leader in multiplexed solutions, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Four New Industry Specific Analytical Packages
September 3, 2009
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Four New Industry Specific Analytical Packages for Fast, Accurate and Reliable X-ray Analysis ECUBLENS, Switzerland - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the introduction of four new analytical packages designed to enhance industry specific routine X-ray analysis. The packages are based on the successful Thermo [...]
Beckman Coulter and Propel Labs Enter into Collaboration for Flow Cytometry
September 3, 2009
Propel to Support Beckman Coulter with Field Upgrades of MoFlo™ Instruments ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Beckman Coulter, Inc. and Propel Labs, LLC, have entered into a new strategic alliance for flow cytometry. As part of this alliance, Propel will support Beckman Coulter with field upgrades of MoFlo instruments to the specifications associated with the more [...]
B·R·A·H·M·S and Thermo Fisher Scientific join forces
September 3, 2009
B·R·A·H·M·S and Thermo Fisher Scientific join forces to create a leader in specialty diagnostics Hennigsdorf, B·R·A·H·M·S, a leading diagnostics company, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, join forces to establish a European Center of Excellence for clinical diagnostics with a focus on innovative biomarkers. B·R·A·H·M·S announces the signature of a Share [...]

