Asuragen, Inc. Launches a Multiplex qRT-PCR Assay for the Detection of BCR/ABL1 Fusion Transcripts
December 1, 2008
Asuragen, Inc. announced today the launch of its BCR/ABL1 Quant (RUO)* kit, a research tool utilizing multiplex real-time quantitative RT-PCR to provide simultaneous detection and quantification of BCR/ABL1 fusion transcripts (b2a2, b3a2, and e1a2), ABL1 (an endogenous control), and BCR/ABL1Quant Norm (an exogenous control) in a single reaction. The kit is based on TaqMan® technology [...]
Nikon and JEOL join forces to introduce a powerful yet economic benchtop SEM
December 1, 2008
Nikon Instruments Europe and JEOL have announced an agreement that appoints Nikon as the official European distributor of the innovative NeoScope benchtop SEM (scanning electron microscope). Whether used by trained electron microscopists as a compact screening instrument, or by lab technicians seeking a higher resolution alternative to the light microscope, the NeoScope will help accelerate [...]
Cellectis Meets the 20 Meganucleases Annual Capacity Milestone
December 1, 2008
Biocitech Life Sciences Park, France - Cellectis S.A. (Alternext: ALCLS), the genome engineering company for therapeutic, life science research and other biotechnology industries, announced today the achievement of a key milestone set at the time of its 2007 IPO. The company also provides an update on its objectives and timeline. By reaching the 20 meganucleases [...]
December 1, 2008
SOUTH EASTON, Mass., Dec. 1 -- Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PBIO - News; "PBI" or the "Company") today announced a comprehensive restructuring program designed to significantly reduce costs, centralize core operations, and refocus the Company's business strategy in specific areas where the Company's products have found significant market acceptance. The restructuring program includes: -- a [...]
December 1, 2008
Fluidigm Corporation today announced that it has secured co-exclusive licenses to Stanford University inventions that detect fetal genetic characteristics in maternal plasma, including the use of a combination of digital PCR* and high-throughput sequencing. These licenses specifically cover a technique announced by a group of Stanford researchers several months ago that counted chromosomes by finding [...]
METTLER TOLEDO and Porter Lee Corporation Introduce BEAST LabX Interface
December 1, 2008
METTLER TOLEDO and Porter Lee Corporation announce an integrated solution that will improve workflow and the transfer of weight data in crime and forensics laboratories. LabX Balance Software combined with BEAST, a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Evidence Management System (EMS), creates a unique solution that provides crime and forensic lab analysts the means [...]
Finesse Announces TruDO Optical autoclavable sensors for Bioprocess Applications
December 1, 2008
Finesse Solutions, LLC, Santa Clara, CA, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for life science process applications, announced the introduction of an autoclavable optical dissolved oxygen sensor that gives better performance and requires less maintenance than traditional DO sensors currently used in the industry. “Our new TruDO Optical sensor ushers in next-generation sensor technologies [...]
Researchers Use Affymetrix Technology to Discover Why Some Breast Cancer Patients Resist Tamoxifen
December 1, 2008
Affymetrix Inc., (Nasdaq:AFFX) announced today that scientists at Cancer Research UK have used Affymetrix technology to discover the molecular basis for tamoxifen response in breast cancer cells - and the reason why some women can develop resistance to the treatment. Their findings are published in Nature1. Tamoxifen is given to most women for five years [...]
Ocean Optics Acquires Oerlikon Optics USA Operation
December 1, 2008
Agreement is reached on the thin film supplier’s North American operation in Golden, Colorado Dunedin, FL (December 1, 2008) – Optical sensing pioneer Ocean Optics, Inc. has acquired the Oerlikon Optics business unit in Golden, Colo. Under terms of the agreement, Oerlikon will be fully integrated into Ocean Optics’ Thin Films Division. Oerlikon Optics USA [...]
New generation particle sizing analyzer from HEL
December 1, 2008
Collaboration with AstraZeneca leads to a new generation particle sizing analyzer from HEL For over 15 years HEL have been supplying their unique laboratory automation tools to AstraZeneca. This relationship has led to many projects, the latest of which was the development of the SAS solids particle analyzer. AstraZeneca had been using the Fisher Sub [...]

