June 11, 2009
BRANFORD, Conn.--In September 2005, a paper published in the journal Nature introducing a novel, highly parallel sequencing system capable of producing 100-fold greater throughput than the state-of-the-art capillary electrophoresis instrument. The paper entitled, “Genome Sequencing in microfabricated high-density picolitre reactors,” marks the first in a list of peer-reviewed publications that now boasts over 454, all [...]
June 11, 2009
The latest edition of the Stuart catalogue has over 120 full colour pages of benchtop science equipment and complements the new Stuart website. Product highlights include Stuart's first-ever homogenisers for life science applications, innovative new manual and automatic melting point apparatus, and the SI500 shaking incubator. Chris O'Connor, CEO, Bibby Scientific, comments: `This is the [...]
June 11, 2009
A high throughput single reflection ATR accessory for the FTIR analysis of solids, liquids, gels and pastes - now with interchangable crystal plates. Specac are delighted to announce the release of the Sliver Gate Evolution, a single reflection ATR. Now even more versatile with a new interchangeable top plate. The Silver Gate Evolution is compatable [...]
Launch of New Automated Colony Counter and Zone Sizing System With Unique HD Imaging
June 11, 2009
Cambridge, UK: Synbiosis, a world-leading manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, has launched its new ProtoCOL 2 system for rapid, accurate automated colony counting and zone measurement. The ProtoCOL 2 is an ergonomically designed imaging unit with dark screens to eliminate ambient light effects and improve imaging results. The unit contains a high resolution camera and [...]
June 11, 2009
MADISON, Wis.--Gentel Biosciences, an acknowledged leader in protein microarray technology, announced it has been invited to join a collaborative Clinical Research and Development consortium using novel technologies developed by the company to gain insight into major diseases of pregnancy. Gentel will participate in the development, validation and deliver a quantitative multiplex protein assay to the [...]
PerkinElmer Collaborates with Rigaku to Enhance Elemental Analysis Offerings
June 11, 2009
Waltham, MA, – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced a co-marketing agreement with Rigaku Americas, a world leader in X-ray spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and X-ray optics. The co-marketing relationship allows both companies to share information and provide customers with a single point of [...]
ACQUISITION OF QUORUM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
June 10, 2009
Judges Scientific (formerly Judges Capital plc), the parent company of a group that specialises in the design, manufacture and sale of scientific instruments, announces that it has today completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Quorum Technologies Limited ("Quorum" or the "Acquisition") for a total consideration of up to £1.5 million. Quorum [...]
June 10, 2009
LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A, June 10, 2009 – RainDance Technologies, Inc., today announced the shipment of an RDT 1000 and Sequence Enrichment Solution to the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). RainDance is a provider of innovative microdroplet-based solutions for human health and disease research. TGen, a nonprofit biomedical research institute based in Phoenix, Arizona, focuses on [...]
BioTek Introduces Full Microplate Washing for Magnetic Bead-based Assays
June 10, 2009
BioTek Instruments continues to expand its gold-standard ELx405 Microplate Washer product line with the introduction of the ELx405 Magnetic Bead Washer. Developed in conjunction with leaders in genotyping, gene expression and protein assays that are built upon Luminex Corporation’s xMAP® platform, the ELx405 Magnetic Bead Washer offers high-strength biomagnetic separation in both 384-well and 96-well [...]
Bio-Bridge Science Signs a Contract to Form a Cell-Culture Medium Joint Venture in Beijing, China
June 10, 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill.--Bio-Bridge Science, Inc. (OTCBB:BGES), a biotechnology company engaged in the commercial development of vaccines and vaccine-related products announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bio-Bridge Science (HK) Co., Ltd. has entered into a joint venture contract with JR Scientific Inc., a Woodland, California based manufacturer of classical and custom cell culture medium and sera [...]
