MADISON, Wis.--The just released Promega GloMax®-Multi+ Detection System provides cross functionality with its ability to work in fluorescence, luminescence and absorbance read modes. With the GloMax-Multi+, scientists can easily multiplex their experiments and read luminescent and fluorescent cell-based assay data from the same microplate well. The benefits to scientists, in addition to multiplexing, include quality [...]

Oxford, UK, May 21, 2009 - Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), the pioneer of microarraybased technologies, has successfully completed processing more than 20,000 samples that have been generated by the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium (WTCCC), the world’s largest CNV study involving a collaboration of 24 leading human geneticists. The project analysed DNA samples from patients [...]

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 21 -- MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC - News) today announced the election of David J. Anderson to its Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2009. Mr. Anderson is the recently retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Sauer-Danfoss Inc., a leading manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic components and systems. He [...]

BERGISCH GLADBACH, Germany, May 20 -- Miltenyi Biotec announces the worldwide and exclusive release of Myelin Removal Beads. Myelin is a specialized membrane which ensheathes and insulates axons in the peripheral and central nervous system. During preparation of single-cell suspensions, myelin membrane fragments represent the major contaminant. "When dissociating adult neural tissue, usually less than [...]

Integrated Sample Preparation and Rapid Molecular Kits Improve Quantitation of Critical Impurities CARLSBAD, Calif.--Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of the life science industry’s first integrated real-time PCR solution for measuring residual DNA impurities from Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) host cells. The new solution significantly enhances the ability [...]

Expanded Product Details, Enhanced Purchasing Capabilities Accelerate Research and Checkout CARLSBAD, Calif.--Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced significant enhancements to its online store: www.invitrogen.com. These improvements simplify product selection and ordering, and further streamline laboratory workflows for users of the site, which is the top-rated online source for life science products. [...]

Guildford, UK, May 20, 2009 – IDBS, the global provider of research informatics solutions, is proud to announce that Vernalis (Cambridge UKLSE:VER), has purchased E-WorkBook Suite for chemistry (ChemBook) as its corporate chemistry data management solution. Vernalis sought an application that would provide its scientists with state-of-the-art chemistry technologies, as well as offering rapid and [...]

PHILADELPHIA (20 May 2009) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will be showcasing a range of innovative microbiology products at the American Society of Microbiology General Meeting. Debuting its latest technology in heating, freezing and incubation, the company demonstrates its advanced reliability in safeguarding valuable samples. [...]

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 20 -- GenVault Corporation is pleased to announce notice of allowance for four key patents in its growing portfolio. U.S. Patent Application #10/005,415, entitled "Automated Biological Sample Archive for Storage, Retrieval & Analysis of a Large Number of Samples" and European Patent Application #02776478.6, entitled "Archive & Analysis System and Method," complement [...]

Population Genetics technologies (PGT) Ltd, a privately owned company based in Cambridge, UK today announced that it had successfully met the commercial and development milestones set by its principal investors thereby securing its final £2,000,000 of Series A funding. PGT has developed proprietary technologies that will both dramatically reduce the costs of performing large-scale population [...]