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 [...]
ExonHit Launches Mouse Genome SpliceArray(TM) for use in Human Disease Modeling Studies
November 28, 2008
PARIS, November 28 -- ExonHit Therapeutics S.A. (Alternext: ALEHT), a drug and diagnostic discovery company, announces today the availability of its new SpliceArray(TM) for use in studying mouse models of human disease. These SpliceArray(TM) products help our clients accelerate and refine their therapeutic target discovery and validation efforts. Using our high resolution expression profiling analysis, [...]
PerkinElmer Names Achim von Leoprechting as Vice President, Cellular Imaging and Analysis
November 26, 2008
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the appointment of Achim von Leoprechting, Ph.D., as vice president and general manager, cellular imaging and analysis solutions. In this role, Dr.von Leoprechting will be responsible for driving the cellular imaging business for PerkinElmer. Dr. von Leoprechting [...]
State of Illinois Selects Tepnel’s Cystic Fibrosis Test for Mandated Screening of all Newborns
November 26, 2008
Tepnel Life Sciences plc ('Tepnel' or 'the Company') Manchester, UK, 26 November, 2008 -- Tepnel Life Sciences PLC (AIM: TED) today announced that the Illinois Department of Public Health has selected its Elucigene™ CF-US test for two-stage testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) as part of a new mandate to screen all newborns for the disease. [...]
Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. Welcomes Tom Klinckman, Ph.D. as Implementation Engineer
November 26, 2008
Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Thomas Klinckman to the rapidly expanding Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Implementation team. Dr. Klinckman comes to ATL with over 15 years of experience in laboratory operations and laboratory automation. Previously, he served as the Laboratory Manager at Energy Northwest in Richland, [...]
New agreement provides tools for molecular analysis
November 26, 2008
A new OEM agreement between Renishaw plc (UK) and NT-MDT (Russia) establishes a framework for bringing nano-scale visualisation and analysis to researchers. During the recent International Raman Microscopy Conference (ICORS XXI) in London, Dr. Ken Williams of Renishaw plc (UK), and Dr. Andrew Shubin of NT-MDT (Russia) signed an OEM agreement, whereby NT-MDT will sell, [...]
November 26, 2008
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26 -- Aldrich, a division of Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL - News), has released its new "materials by application" Materials Science catalog. The catalog features more than 4,000 products for research in Alternative Energy, Organic Electronics, Metal & Ceramic Science, Nanomaterials, Micro/NanoElectronics and Polymer Science. Each chapter contains technical information and highlights from [...]
Ocimum Biosolutions to Distribute CLARMON’s QAvalid™ Compliance Management Solution
November 25, 2008
GAITHERSBURG, Md.--Ocimum Biosolutions is proud to announce its partnership with Clarmon Corporation to distribute, implement and support its Compliance Management Solution, QAvalid™. Ocimum Biosolutions’ extensive knowledge of Computer Systems Validation requirements and processes as well as its extensive understanding of pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories combined with Clarmon's unique solution, QAvalid™, creates a valuable partnership for [...]

