CODA Genomics Names Stephen Picataggio to Chief Scientific Officer
October 27, 2008
CODA Genomics, a synthetic biology company focused on industrial biotechnology and life sciences markets, today announced the appointment of Stephen Picataggio, Ph.D. to the position of Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Picataggio brings more than 30 years experience in the metabolic engineering of industrial microorganisms and the development of fermentation processes for the production of fuels [...]
October 27, 2008
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 28 -- Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL) today announced the launch of its TransPlex(R) Whole Transcriptome Amplification (WTA2) technology (https://www.sigma.com/wta). TransPlex technology is believed to be the fastest, most sensitive and robust method available for amplifying total RNA from a variety of sample tissue sources such as animals, plants, and microorganisms. Optimized for formalin-fixed [...]
Phenomenex Develops Cool-Lock™ GC Nut for Shimadzu Systems
October 27, 2008
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 [...]
October 27, 2008
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 27 -- Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD - News) today noted an announcement from Birmingham Children's Hospital highlighting results using Cepheid's Xpert(TM) MRSA test, which runs on the GeneXpert® System, to implement a screening program for all patients being admitted to its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Birmingham Children's Hospital announcement, released yesterday, stated [...]
PerkinElmer Unveils Columbus Data Management System for High Content Screening
October 24, 2008
New high-volume storage solution for images positioned to become a standard in the industry, featuring high scalability, interoperability and accessibility KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, a global leader in life science research, drug discovery and cellular science, today unveiled the Columbus™ high content screening (HCS) data management system, a platform for archiving, [...]
October 24, 2008
New technology enables high throughput direct analysis of solid and liquid samples for drug development, food safety, forensics, and medicinal chemistry. Saugus, MA, October 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- IonSense, Inc. will be presenting results from its new DART-ET ionization source at the 11th Annual Symposium on Chemical and Pharmaceutical Structure Analysis (CPSA) in Langhorne, PA on [...]
Max Planck Institute triples licenses for IDBS’ E-WorkBook solution
October 24, 2008
Guildford, UK, 24 October 2008 – IDBS, an industry-leading provider of enterprise data management solutions, announced that the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology (Berlin, Germany) has expanded its usage of E-WorkBook by trebling its number of E-WorkBook licenses. Extending the use of E-WorkBook to include pure biology as well as molecular biology, the [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Nanoliter Dispensing Tips for Automated Pipetting
October 24, 2008
Thermo Scientific PocketTip D.A.R.T.s Tips Provide Additional Functionality to Thermo Scientific Matrix Liquid Handling Platforms MILFORD, Mass. (Oct. 24, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced new Thermo Scientific PocketTip® D.A.R.T.s® tips, enabling nanoliter volume dispensing on Thermo Scientific Matrix automated systems. An internally molded capillary pocket allows [...]
Small Animal Anesthesia System
October 24, 2008
New fully-integrated turnkey Anesthesia System immobilizes small animals when taking pictures with the iBox Imaging System. The easy to use Anesthesia System is compact, portable and safe for animals. Janelle Batman, Product Manager, said “The anesthesia system is an ideal solution for researchers imaging small animals. The configuration is easy to set up and small [...]
Be the master of your peptide synthesiser with SOPHAS Pep!
October 24, 2008
SOPHAS Pep - Automatic System for Peptide Synthesis SOPHAS Pep is an automatic system for peptide synthesis. It automates the entire workflow from distribution and preparation of the resins, dilution and addition of the amino acids and coupling reagents, running the synthesis, efficient washing in between each coupling step, protection and deprotection of side chains [...]

