NanoInk Launches NanoBioDiscovery Division

NanoInk, Inc., one of the world's leading nanotechnology enterprises, announced today the launch of its NanoBioDiscovery Division. The new division will utilize Dip Pen Nanolithography(R) nanofabrication techniques, in combination with proprietary detection systems, to produce uniquely sensitive assays for protein discovery and identification. Femtofluidics handling of samples and reagents with these systems will help provide [...]

Accelrys Releases New Multiscale Modeling and Simulation Tools in Materials Studio(R) 4.4

New Capabilities in the Areas of Mesoscale Modeling and Quantum Mechanics Expand Accelrys' Multiscale Modeling Environment to Improve Research Productivity SAN DIEGO--Accelrys, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACCL - News) today announced the release of Materials Studio(R) 4.4, the newest version of its materials modeling and simulation platform. Materials Studio 4.4 extends its multiscale modeling capabilities by introducing new [...]

The Automation Partnership announces David Newble as Chief Executive Designate

The Automation Partnership plc (TAP) announced today that David Newble has been appointed as CEO Designate to succeed Dr Andy Morffew who will step down as CEO next April. Newble joined TAP in January 2006 as CFO. In this position he has been part of the leadership team that has implemented many improvements across the [...]

William S. Shanahan Joins Board of Directors of Life Technologies Corporation

Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that William S. Shanahan has been appointed to its board of directors, effective December 16, 2008. Mr. Shanahan is the former president of Colgate-Palmolive Company and currently serves on the board of directors of Visa, Inc. (NYSE:V), Diageo PLC (NYSE:DEO), and MSD [...]

Life Technologies to Develop Human Stem Cell Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases to Advance Drug Development

CARLSBAD, Calif.--Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE - News), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced it will use human embryonic stem cells to develop new models of Lou Gehrig’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases with a grant it received this week from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), a state agency tasked with [...]

American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $2.8 Million Order from the Middle East for Multiple ZBVs

Middle East Government to Deploy Mobile ZBV Systems for Counterterrorism Applications BILLERICA, Mass.--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI - News) (AS&E®) announced today the receipt of a $2.8 million order from a Middle Eastern government for multiple Z Backscatter Vans™ (ZBV™). Configured for harsh environments, the ZBVs will be utilized for counterterrorism applications including [...]

Symyx Assay Explorer(R) Software Improves Biology Data Capture and Collaboration

Symyx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMX) today announced the release of Symyx Assay Explorer(R) 3.2. Assay Explorer is a biological information management system that enables scientists to capture experimental data and methodologies into a central repository where they are rapidly and easily accessible for improved querying, collaboration, and decision making. "Symyx Assay Explorer 3.2 lets biologists [...]

Bender MedSystems Release: Th17 Research Tools: FlowCytomix Multiple Analyte Detection

Bender MedSystems announces the availability of FlowCytomix, bead-based immunoassays for Multiple Analyte Detection, for the quantitative detection of analytes related to Th17 research. Human IL-17A, IL-22, IL-23, IL-6, TNF-alpha, and many more can be quantified simultaneously in cell culture supernatants, serum and plasma (IL-17A: serum and cell culture supernatants only). Following the convenient protocol, only [...]

Illumina Appoints Mark Lewis Senior Vice President of Development

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today appointed Mark Lewis as Senior Vice President of Development. In this newly created role, Mark is responsible for overseeing Illumina’s global product development efforts and will report to Joel McComb, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Illumina’s Life Sciences Business. Mark joins Illumina from Becton Dickinson Biosciences where he held [...]

Phenomenex Introduces SFC Columns for Analytical and Preparative Applications

SFC Methods Provide "Green" Alternative to HPLC Torrance, CA (December 15, 2008) - Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of separation science consumables, announces a new line of supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC)-certified columns. These new columns bring new phases and selectivties to SFC separations, expanding the application of this technology to analytical and [...]

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