IU and Prosolia Partner on Life Science Project
March 2, 2009
NIH Small Business Grant to Stimulate Technological Innovation INDIANAPOLIS, March 2, 2009. Prosolia, Inc. was awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by the National Institute of Health (NIH) for the development of a new ionization source in collaboration with Indiana University Bloomington. Funded by the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), part of [...]
March 2, 2009
PALO ALTO, Calif. & LONDON--StemCells, Inc. (NASDAQ:STEM) and Stem Cell Sciences plc (AIM:STEM) (ASX:STC) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which StemCells will acquire the operating subsidiaries and certain related assets of Stem Cell Sciences (SCS) for 2,650,000 shares of StemCells common stock and approximately $715,000 in cash. Stem [...]
Gen-Probe Borrows $170 Million Under New Line of Credit
March 2, 2009
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 2 -- Gen-Probe Incorporated (Nasdaq: GPRO) announced today that it is borrowing $170 million under a newly issued line of credit to finance its pending acquisition of Tepnel Life Sciences PLC and other general corporate activities, including its existing share repurchase program. The Company will pay interest on the one-year, $180 [...]
Norcada TEM Window Arrays Enable Multiple In-Situ Analysis
March 2, 2009
TEM Window Array TA301 Series EDMONTON, ALBERTA - March 2, 2009 – Norcada Inc., a MEMS design and product development company, announced today the availability of a new TEM nitride window array device to the TEM research community. The new TEM window array devices enable the end users to conduct multiple analyses in-situ on a [...]
nanoTherics Launches the magnefect-nano™ – The System for Improved Gene Transfection
March 2, 2009
nanoTherics, a scientific medical research devices company founded in 2007, is pleased to announce launch of the magnefect-nano™, a new device for improved gene transfection. The system uses a unique technique applying proprietary magnet configurations and oscillating array systems to promote particle/DNA uptake into cells thus significantly improving non-viral gene transfection whilst maintaining cell viability. [...]
PerkinElmer Expands Presence in Asia, Opens New Center of Excellence in Singapore
March 1, 2009
Worldwide leader in life sciences increases commitment to Pacific Rim with newest regional support, learning center and training facility for life sciences technology professionals SINGAPORE--As part of its expanding commitment to helping advance drug discovery and life sciences research in Asia, PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and [...]
Agilent Technologies, Markes Form Global Thermal Desorption GC, GC/MS Collaboration
February 27, 2009
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & LLANTRISANT, Wales--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A - News) and Markes International Ltd. today announced a strategic alliance for global distribution and market development of analytical thermal desorption (TD) instruments used with gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) systems. Analytical TD is used to capture and detect trace levels of volatile [...]
BioFocus DPI enhances ADME/PK Laboratory bioanalytical capabilities
February 27, 2009
BioFocus DPI, a leading provider of gene-to-candidate discovery services, announces that it has strengthened its ADME/PK Laboratory bioanalytical capabilities through the installation of a Waters® Xevo™ TQ Mass Spectrometer. As one of the first European-based CROs to use this instrument, ADME/PK Laboratory enhances its ability to quickly and accurately identify drug metabolites for customers. The [...]
Beckman Coulter to Acquire Lab-Based Diagnostics Business From Olympus Corporation
February 27, 2009
- Expands Beckman Coulter's Worldwide Position in Clinical Chemistry - Complementary Market Positions and Product Portfolios in Chemistry and Automation Broaden Global Opportunity, Increase Customer Choice - Penetration of Beckman Coulter's Immunoassay Products into Olympus' Installed Chemistry Base Supports Continued Above-Market Growth - Transaction Expected to be Accretive to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share in 2010 [...]
Fluxion Launches Automated, High-Throughput Patch Clamp Systems for Ion Channel Drug Discovery
February 27, 2009
IonFlux™ Systems Deliver Tens of Thousands of Data Points Per Day SAN FRANCISCO--Fluxion Biosciences, a leading provider of functional cell biology platforms, introduces the IonFlux-HT and IonFlux-16 Automated Patch Clamp Systems, bringing significant gains in throughput, workflow simplicity and affordability to ion channel research. These new systems combine Fluxion’s proprietary microfluidic technology with integrated electronics [...]
