Invitrogen Shareholders Approve Merger with Applied Biosystems
October 28, 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif.--Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ: IVGN - News) today announced that its shareholders have voted to approve the company’s proposed merger with Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE: ABI - News) at a special meeting of shareholders held today. “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s vote and with the fact that our shareholders so overwhelming supported [...]
GeneBio and Proxeon Sign Agreement for Phenyx and ProteinCenter
October 28, 2008
Geneva, Switzerland and Odense, Denmark – October 28, 2008 - Geneva Bioinformatics (GeneBio) SA and Proxeon today announced an integration and distribution agreement focused on GeneBio’s Phenyx protein identification platform and Proxeon’s ProteinCenterTM data interpretation software. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Under the terms of the agreement, GeneBio’s Phenyx will be integrated [...]
Sequenom Announces Launch of RNA-Based Noninvasive Aneuploidy (RNA) Study
October 28, 2008
Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNM) today announced the launch of an independent, prospective, multi-center observational study to document the performance of Sequenom's SEQureDx(TM) Trisomy 21 technology for Down syndrome based upon Sequenom's SEQureDx Technology. The study, RNA-based Noninvasive Aneuploidy (RNA), will be directed by Jacob Canick, Ph.D., Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University Medical [...]
Applied Biosystems Introduces the Life Science Industry’s Fastest Real-Time PCR Genotyping Solution
October 28, 2008
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
October 27, 2008
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
October 27, 2008
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 [...]
October 27, 2008
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?”
October 27, 2008
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
October 27, 2008
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
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 [...]
