Response Genetics Signs Agreement With Roche Diagnostics to Support Cancer Test Development

Response Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RGDX), a company focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer, announced today it has signed a nonexclusive license with Roche Diagnostics for the use of Response Genetics’ patented PCR analysis to assess human epidermal growth factor type 2 (HER2) gene expression. The accurate measurement of HER2 gene [...]

New Versatile Tomography Solution for Life Sciences on JEOL Transmission Electron Microscopes

February3, 2009 (Peabody, Mass.) -- JEOL USA is pleased to offer the latest tomography solutions for transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Tomography, or three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of multiple TEM images, has developed in the past decade as one of the more important applications in the field of life sciences and, more recently, in the field of [...]

NRL partners with industry to develop compact biosensor for wide-ranging applications

This portable magnetoresistive biosensor system utilizes an IC chip with an embedded giant magnetoresistance sensor array called the Bead ARray Counter (BARC). BARC detects paramagnetic microparticles that are used... Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) are partnering with industry to develop a sensor system for biomolecules that could make a significant contribution to a [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Announces $2 Million Contract from the U.S. Government for ZBVs

ZBVs to be Utilized Overseas for Force Protection Applications BILLERICA, Mass.--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI - News) (AS&E®), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $2 million order from the U.S. government for two Z Backscatter Vans™ (ZBV™). The ZBVs will be used to scan vehicles for explosives [...]

Labtronics Signs Software Licensing Agreement with KnowledgeTree® Document Management Software

Labtronics licenses KnowledgeTree under "Powered by KnowledgeTree®" OEM program for use in Labtronics' Nexxis SDMS™ San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2009 - KnowledgeTree, the leading provider of open source document management software (https://www.knowledgetree.com) for small to medium-sized organizations, today announced the licensing of its KnowledgeTree Document Management Software to Labtronics Inc., a world leader [...]

Roche NimbleGen and 454 Life Sciences Capture the Targeted Resequencing Market on a Global Scale

Roche NimbleGen and 454 Life Sciences are capturing the targeted resequencing market as researchers in laboratories worldwide adopt the NimbleGen Sequence Capture microarrays and the Genome Sequencer FLX System to speed sample preparation and subsequent sequencing for research on genetic-based diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Targeted resequencing allows scientists to capture only the regions [...]

Accessing Symyx Metabolite Database With Symyx Isentris Enhances Decision Support in Drug Metabolism Research

Exploring Biotransformations and Entire Metabolic Pathways Improves Library Design and Compound Selection for Viable Drug Candidates SUNNYVALE, CA--Feb 3, 2009 -- Symyx Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS:SMMX - News) today announced that the latest release of the Symyx Metabolite database -- the largest and most comprehensive collection of drug metabolism data in the world -- is now [...]

Photo Release — Protea Releases New Proteomics Technology Platform

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Feb. 3, 2009 -- Protea Biosciences, Inc., a leader in the development of new protein research technology, announced today the commercial launch of its new protein recovery technology platform, the GPR-800. Protea's new instrument offers the simultaneous recovery of eight proteins from gels in less than 20 minutes. A photo accompanying this release [...]

PerkinElmer Expands LED Portfolio with Acquisition of Opto Technology, Inc.

Strengthens PerkinElmer’s capabilities in providing environmentally-friendly LED-based solutions for medical, analytical instrumentation and industrial applications WALTHAM, Mass.-- PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced the acquisition of Opto Technology, Inc., a leading supplier of light-emitting diode (LED) based lighting components and subsystems. [...]

Evogen Launches Affordable, Ultra-rapid PCR Instrument for High Sensitivity Molecular Diagnostics

Evogen, Inc., announced today the launch of its first molecular diagnostics and detection instrument providing innovative ultra-rapid PCR amplification and analysis. The compact EvoCycler™ HD12 is significantly more affordable than comparable instruments with numerous performance advantages. In conjunction with the highly sensitive and specific HyBeacons® PCR chemistry, recently licensed from LGC, Ltd., Evogen now offers [...]

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