The Omega series, including the FLUOstar Omega and POLARstar Omega, is the world's only microplate reader line with Tandem Technology utilizing high-speed UV/Vis spectrometer based absorbance and ultra-sensitive filter based detection in all measurement modes. These multidetection microplate readers are capable of reading absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization and time-resolved fluorescence. Combined with a [...]

Available in a range of diameters, AxiChrom columns are simple to operate and give superior performance GE Healthcare introduces AxiChrom™ columns, a new concept in low-pressure chromatography. All columns have been designed to support the lean-enabling approach to column operation and maintenance. Through Intelligent Packing, intuitive handling and predictable scale-up, AxiChrom makes process chromatography easier, [...]

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 7 -- Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) today announced the release of Xpert(TM) vanA/vanB as a European CE IVD Mark product under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. The test delivers rapid detection of vanA and/or vanB genes, the genes most commonly associated with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) -- one of the [...]

SAN JOSE, Calif., (October 7, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of a method to detect melamine and cyanuric acid in food matrices. The method uses Thermo Scientific instrumentation for liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) systems, and is published in the U.S. [...]

Fluidigm Corporation and BIOKE, a licensed distributor for the company, today announced that Enza Zaden, one of the world's leading suppliers of high-quality vegetable seeds for agriculture, has chosen the Fluidigm's BioMark(TM) System for Genetic Engineering and the new 96.96 Dynamic Array to help assure the quality of its seed supply. As the world's food [...]

New Thermo Scientific Nunc EasyFill Cell Factory is a Space-saving “Out-of-the-Box” Solution Offering High-yield Efficiency and Process Flexibility ROSKILDE, DENMARK and ROCHESTER, N.Y. (October 7, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the new Thermo Scientific Nunc EasyFill Cell Factory, an easy-to-use multi-layer system for production-scale cell culture. [...]

Tiger Optics expects continued growth through product enhancements and affordable upgrades. Warrington, PA (PRWEB) October 7, 2008 -- Tiger Optics (https://www.tigeroptics.com), the a leading manufacturer of laser-based trace gas analyzers, today announced that it has over 500 analyzers in service across the world, using its patented continuous wave cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CW-CRDS) technology. Tiger Optics' [...]

Scientists Find a Noninvasive Prenatal Test for Down Syndrome SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--Fluidigm Corporation today announced that Stanford University has used the unique properties of the company’s integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs) to help develop a noninvasive prenatal test for fetal chromosomal abnormalities using maternal blood. This new technique counts chromosomes by finding trace amounts of [...]

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 7 -- WaferGen Biosystems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WGBS), a leading developer of state-of-the-art gene expression, genotyping, cell biology and stem cell research systems, today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for the company's SmartSlide(TM) Micro-Incubation System with Euroclone S.p.A. in Italy. Additionally, the company signed an agreement for distribution [...]

Strengthening the Company's Leading Position in the Molecular Diagnostic Market in China Increasing the Company's High Margin Recurring Revenues Expecting Accretion to Adjusted Earnings per ADS for FY2009 and Significantly Higher Accretion thereafter BEIJING, Oct. 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CMED), a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures [...]