GlaxoSmithKline Accelerates Research with BioTrove’s RapidFire® Mass Spectrometry System at Two Key U.S. R&D Sites

High-Throughput Mass Spectrometry Technology to Provide Molecular Discovery Research (MDR) at Research Triangle Park and Upper Providence with Faster, Label-Free Drug Discovery and in vitro ADME Data Purchase Marks Third RapidFire System Supporting GSK R&D WOBURN, Mass.--BioTrove, Inc. today announced the sale of two RapidFire® Mass Spectrometry (RF-MS) systems to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the [...]

Mercury Therapeutics Outlicenses Research Products Applications of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase to Millipore Corp.

WOBURN, MA--(May 19, 2009) - Mercury Therapeutics, a privately held biotech company based in Woburn, Massachusetts focusing on the development of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activators for the development of novel therapeutics for type 2 diabetes, oncology and cardiovascular disease, announced today the signing of a world wide exclusive license with Millipore Corp. of Bedford, [...]

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Expands Cancer Research Efforts with Automation Tool from Caliper Life Sciences

- Foundation Purchases Caliper's Staccato System to Enable High Throughput Research Processes - HOPKINTON, Mass., May 19 -- Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP - News), a leading provider of tools and services for drug discovery and life sciences research, today announced a collaboration with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (PMCC), based in Melbourne, Victoria, [...]

Bruker Expands the Boundaries of Ultra-High Performance Mass Spectrometry with the Introduction of solariX™, the Next-Generation FTMS Platform

A 10-fold Sensitivity Jump, Broad-band Mass Resolution of >1,000,000 and Sub-ppm Mass Accuracy Make the solariX Ideal for the Analysis of Very Complex Mixtures in Top-Down Proteomics (including ETD & ECD), Petroleomics, Metabolomics, and Small-Molecule Drug and Metabolite MALDI Imaging BILLERICA, Mass.--Bruker Daltonics today launched the solariX™, its next generation hybrid Qq-FTMS platform. The solariX [...]

Applied Biosystems DNA Analysis Technology Aids Cheetah Conservation Program

Namibia Laboratory Uses Molecular Biology Techniques for Genetic Monitoring CARLSBAD, Calif.--A new high-tech DNA laboratory is the latest tool in the international effort to save the endangered cheetah population. The Applied Biosystems Genetic Conservation Laboratory, located at the headquarters of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia, is the result of a collaboration between [...]

Techne Corporation Announces That John L. Higgins has Accepted a Seat on Techne’s Board

MINNEAPOLIS, May 19 -- Techne Corporation (Nasdaq: TECH - News) today announced that Mr. John L. Higgins has accepted a position on Techne's Board of Directors and will also serve as a member of Techne's Audit, Compensation and Nominations and Governance Committees. Mr. Higgins' initial term will begin immediately and run through October 29, 2009. [...]

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 [...]

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