Applied Biosystems Introduces the Life Science Industry’s Fastest Real-Time PCR Genotyping Solution

Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE:ABI) today announced the worldwide availability of a new universal genotyping reagent solution that accelerates the generation of high-quality genotyping data for a host of life science applications. The TaqMan(R) Sample-to-SNP(TM) Kit enables scientists who conduct genetic disease investigations, cancer research, transgenic animal studies, plant research, and agricultural seed selection to prepare [...]

Carna Biosciences Signs Distribution Agreement with Shanghai Universal Biotech Company

KOBE, Japan, Oct. 27 -- Carna Biosciences, Inc. ("Carna") announced on October 27, 2008, the signing of a Distribution Agreement with Shanghai Universal Biotech Company ("SUBC"). Under the terms of this Agreement, SUBC will become the exclusive distributor of Carna's Protein Kinases within China. With China's emergence as a strong market opportunity, particularly in the [...]

GE Healthcare Launches New Data Management System for High-Content Analysis

San Francisco, CA., October 22, 2008 – GE Healthcare introduced IN Cell Miner High-Content Manager (HCM) for the effective management of complex data generated by cellular high-content screening and analysis systems. The client-server based application handles data that has been generated by the IN Cell Analyzer imaging system providing a robust and scalable data management [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces ToxSpec Analyzer, a Complete LC-MS Solution for Toxicology Screening

San Jose, CA (Oct. 27, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific ToxSpecÔ Analyzer, a complete, easy-to-use and cost-effective LC-MS solution for clinical and forensic toxicology-screening laboratories. Using an integrated system of hardware, software and methodologies, the ToxSpec Analyzer dramatically simplifies the [...]

Applied Biosystems Asks the Life Science Industry, “What Would You Do With a $10K Genome?”

As part of its commitment to promote basic research in the life sciences, Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE:ABI) today announced the creation of a grant program for genomic, epigenomic and transcriptome studies. The $10K Genome Grant Program is based on the concept of sequencing an entire genome for $10,000. Applied Biosystems is launching this program to [...]

Agilent Technologies, BioTrove to Streamline Drug Discovery Using High-Throughput Mass Spectrometry

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) and BioTrove today announced that they have signed a non-exclusive value-added reseller agreement to enable BioTrove to provide an end-to-end solution for mass spectrometry-based drug discovery. This solution will combine technology leader BioTrove's RapidFire Mass Spectrometry sample preparation system with Agilent's rugged, accurate mass spectrometers. The reseller agreement expands on an [...]

Phenomenex Develops Cool-Lock GC Nut for Shimadzu Systems

Tool Ensures Precise and Painless Column Installation Torrance, CA (October 27, 2008) - Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of separation science consumables, announces the addition of a Shimadzu GC-compatible model to its Cool-Lock Nut line. This unique device (patent pending) eliminates finger burning and simplifies GC column installation. The majority of GC [...]

Exiqon Announces Positive Clinical Data From EORTC Clinical Trial Showing Oncotech EDR Assay Predicts Resistance to Platinum-Based Therapy in Ovarian Cancer

VEDBAEK, Denmark, October 27 -- The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) has undertaken a multi-institutional prospective randomized clinical trial on 719 late stage epithelial ovarian cancer patients (named 55971). Results were announced today at the 2008 International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) biennial meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. In this study, Oncotech EDR [...]

Spartan Bioscience Unveils the Spartan DX-12(TM) DNA Analyzer

Spartan Bioscience Inc., a Canadian molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets DNA analyzers for on-demand applications, today announced the unveiling of the prototype Spartan DX-12(TM) DNA analyzer. This new addition to the Spartan product line is a direct result of feedback provided by evaluation partners in molecular biology labs across the U.S. and [...]

Tecan implements new structure for global sales organization and appoints two new members of the Executive Board

-Three regional sales organizations to further increase momentum in the respective markets -Matthias Düchting new regional head of sales and member of the Executive Board -Frederic Vanderhaegen new Head of Business Unit Detection and member of the Executive Board Männedorf, Switzerland, October 27, 2008 – Tecan Group AG (SWX: TECN) is implementing a new global [...]

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