Slide Scanner Leica SCN400 for Optimal Histological Examinations

Fast, Efficient and Reliable Wetzlar, Germany. With its unprecedented scanning speed and top-quality on-screen imaging, the new Leica SCN400 Slide Scanner offers an alternative to the microscope for the examination of histological samples in pathology, research, and teaching. The Leica custom tailored lens for a digital sensor, specially designed for high-res scans, ensures that the [...]

Mercyhurst receives National Science Foundation grant for new infrared imaging system

ERIE, Pa. - A grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will enable Mercyhurst College to further fine-tune its search for pathogens in the recreational waters of Presque Isle State Park, while providing students access to highly sophisticated research equipment and supplementing the work of local health officials. The NSF has awarded Mercyhurst $72,650 to [...]

Symyx Expands Global Software Development Operations

New Office to Collaborate With Global R&D Team On Development of Scientific Information Management Software SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2009 -- Symyx Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMMX - News) today announced the opening of a new software research and development center in Bangalore, India. Developers at the new facility will collaborate with other Symyx sites on the [...]

RiNA GmbH and 5 PRIME Take Over Roches RTS Protein Expression Portfolio

Roche, RiNA GmbH, Berlin, and 5 PRIME GmbH, Hamburg agreed that effective September 15, 2009 the complete RTS Protein Expression portfolio of Roche Applied Science will be transferred to RiNA GmbH and 5 PRIME GmbH. RiNA will contribute its longstanding experience in the field of cell-free expression systems and continue production at the same quality [...]

New Promega GoTaq® qPCR Master Mix Excels in Sensitivity and Stability

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.

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

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 [...]

Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. Announces Definitive Share Purchase Agreement to Acquire GL Biochem (Shanghai) and Associated Businesses

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

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

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. [...]

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