NuGEN Introduces WT-Ovation™ One-Direct RNA Amplification System For Whole-Transcriptome Expression Analysis From a Single Cell

System Uses Simple, Same-day Process to Give Researchers Global Gene Expression View Directly From Cell Lysate SAN CARLOS, Calif.--NuGEN Technologies, Inc., a leader in nucleic acid sample preparation, announced today that it has launched the first RNA amplification system enabling whole-transcriptome gene expression analysis from a single cell. Based on the company’s proven amplification technology, [...]

Lonza Announces New Head of Lonza Bioscience

Lonza announces the change in the position of Head of Lonza Bioscience. Anja Fiedler will become the new division head and member of the Lonza Management Committee (MC) as of 15 April 2009. Anja Fiedler replaces Shawn Cavanagh, who will leave the organization to pursue other interests. We would like to take this opportunity to [...]

Agilent Technologies Appoints Asuragen, Inc. as a Certified Service Provider for its aCGH and miRNA Microarrays

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & AUSTIN, Texas--Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Asuragen, Inc. has achieved Certified Service Provider status for Agilent microarrays. Certification is for array-based comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) and microRNA (miRNA) assays on the Agilent platform in life sciences. Array CGH for intact DNA, measures chromosomal additions and deletions, while miRNA [...]

SciGene Engages Inter Medico as Canadian Distributor

March 17, 2009, Sunnyvale, CA — SciGene (Sunnyvale, California, USA) and Inter Medico (Markham, Ontario, Canada) announced today the signing of an agreement whereby Inter Medico has been granted exclusive rights to sell SciGene products throughout Canada. SciGene’s automated microarray workflow systems will broaden Inter Medico’s line of products for molecular cytogenetics and provide efficient [...]

Tripos Releases Muse – A New, Powerful Software Tool for Molecular Invention

New Workflow Solution Inspires Discovery Scientists in Search for New Ideas ST. LOUIS--Tripos™, a leading provider of drug discovery informatics products and services, today announced the release of Muse™, a new molecular design program that enables discovery scientists in various fields to accelerate the identification and optimization of lead candidates. Using Muse, CADD scientists and [...]

Roche Acquires innovatis AG to Complement Its Product Portfolio in the Rapidly Growing Area of Cellular Analytics

BASEL, Switzerland--Roche today announced that it has signed a definite agreement under which Roche will acquire 100% of innovatis, a privately held company based in Bielefeld, Germany. innovatis is a leading provider of automated cell analysis solutions, especially focussing on cell counting, viability testing, and cell function analysis in research, as well as bioproduction. The [...]

Ireland’s BioTector Analytical Systems Engages U.S. Distributor and Nears Completion of U.S. R&D Trial

Company Poised for Growth in the U.S. Marketplace CORK, Ireland, NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, March 16 -- BioTector Analytical Systems Ltd., a leading provider of online liquid analyzers for environmental monitoring, process control, and waste minimization to Fortune 500 companies in multiple industry sectors, has appointed Ohio-based Ohmart/Vega Corp. as its exclusive U.S. distributor. In [...]

Affymetrix and Genisphere Launch Best-in-Class Solution for microRNA Expression Research

Benefits Include Fastest Labeling Assay on the Market and Industry-Leading Array Content Covering 71 Organisms SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX - News) and Genisphere Inc. today announced the launch of a new, best-in-class solution for microRNA (miRNA) research studies. Encompassing assay, array, and software, the solution offers comprehensive miRNA coverage for 71 organisms on a [...]

HTG’s Gene Expression Assay Technology Featured at Annual Society of Toxicology Meeting

TUCSON, Ariz.--HTG, Inc., provider of the quantitative Nuclease Protection Assay (qNPA™) and service partner for the life sciences industry, today announced the Company’s gene expression assay technology will be showcased at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) as part of a symposium, oral presentation and poster from Invitrogen, a division of [...]

Clemex launches new MicroHardness Tester, CMT.HD And closes five sales even before official launching

Symbol: CXG.A-CDNX www.clemex.com Shares Outstanding: 20,749,810 LONGUEUIL, QC, March 16 /CNW Telbec/ - Clemex Technologies inc. (TSX Venture: CXG.a - News) announces today that it has just launched its new automatic MicroHardness Tester, Clemex CMT.HD. MicroHardness Testers are used primarily to determine the Case Depth in Heat Treated metals in various industries such as automotive, [...]

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