ArtusLabs Initiates a Collaborative License Agreement on Data Management and Visualization Tools

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 19 -- ArtusLabs, Inc. (www.artuslabs.com), the leader in scientifically-aware data management systems, today announced a collaborative license agreement with Incyte Corporation to address two prevalent industry problems. The first is to more effectively access and visualize scientific data and display the results in a web based interface. The second is [...]

Spiral Biotech Introduces New Autoplate Spiral Plating System to Boost Processing Speed, Efficiency in Microbiology Labs

NORWOOD, MASS. – May 19, 2009 - Spiral Biotech, an Advanced Instruments company, introduced its new Autoplate® Spiral Plating System – which delivers faster cycle times, a touch screen display, and self-cleaning features that boost processing speed and efficiency in microbiology laboratories – at The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) 2009 General Meeting. “The introduction [...]

Software Release for Spiral Biotech’s Color QCount® Bacterial Colony Counter Adds Automatic Shutter Speed Selection, Other Features

– Color QCount Now Easier, Faster to Use – NORWOOD, MASS. – May 19, 2009 – Spiral Biotech Inc., an Advanced Instruments Inc. company, today announced a major software release that adds automatic shutter speed selection and many other features to its Color QCount® bacterial colony counter. The software both improves the instrument’s ease of [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $25 Million Follow-on Order for Z Portal and OmniView Systems to Secure Critical Infrastructure in Middle East

X-ray Inspection Systems to Scan Vehicles and Trucks Entering High-Risk Facility for Explosive Threats and Contraband BILLERICA, Mass.--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) (NASDAQ: ASEI - News), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today that it has received a $25 million follow-on order for a Middle East client for multiple Z [...]

Universal Detection Technology Receives Notice of Allowance From the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Its Automated Monitoring of Airborne Bacterial Spores Technology

LOS ANGELES, CA--(May 19, 2009) - Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB: UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, announced today that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for [...]

The BioAnalytics Group and Brighter Ideas, Inc. Sign Collaboration Agreement

Jamesburg, NJ - May 19, 2009 - The BioAnalytics Group LLC www.bioanalyticsgroup.com and Brighter Ideas, Inc. www.brighterideasinc.com have signed a collaboration agreement to focus on development of technologies for analyzing proteases, protease inhibitors, and their activities in mixtures. The work is expected to lead to commercialized products for the research, diagnostics, and therapeutic industries. "We've [...]

Biotage Introduces New High Performance SNAP Cartridges for Improved Separations

Biotage, a leading supplier of tools and technology for medicinal and analytical chemistry, announces the availability of its new SNAP HP-SIL high- performance flash purification cartridges. These innovative SNAP cartridges provide greater compound purity and sample loading, increased compound recovery and reduced waste. An informative technical note outlining the cartridge's features and benefits is available [...]

Techne Corporation Announces the Retirement of G. Arthur Herbert, a Member of Its Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS, May 19 -- G. Arthur Herbert, a Techne Corporation (Nasdaq: TECH - News) Director and member of its Audit Committee, Executive Compensation Committee and Nomination and Governance Committee, announced today that he is planning to retire at the end of his current term on October 29, 2009. Techne's shareholders reelect Directors on an annual [...]

The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance Take First Step Towards a Long-Term Research Partnership in the Field of Infectious Diseases

PARIS, May 18 -- The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance have signed a letter of intent for a long-term research partnership. The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance (which comprises the companies: bioMerieux, Transgene, Shantha Biotechnics, ABL and Silliker) would like to pool their resources and efforts to fight infectious diseases through major research projects, spanning [...]

WaferGen Appoints Seasoned Industry Executives to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board

Also Announces Chief Operating Officer Promotion FREMONT, Calif., May 18 -- WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WGBS - News), a leading developer of state-of-the-art genetic analysis systems, today announced two key appointments, naming Robert J. Hariri, M.D., Ph.D., to its board of directors and Lincoln J. McBride, Ph.D., as a senior scientific advisor and [...]

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