Microfluidics Increases Already Sizable Presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa

NEWTON, Mass.--Microfluidics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microfluidics International Corporation (OTCBB: MFLU), has implemented new initiatives in order to better meet the needs of the growing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics/personal care and food industries beyond the boundaries of North America, and to satisfy the increasing global demand for the company's innovative Microfluidizer® high shear fluid [...]

CIRION acquires cutting-edge technology platform for bioanalysis

LAVAL, QC, Oct 16, 2008 -- Electrochemiluminescent assays are more sensitive, precise and cost-effective over conventional methods Laval-based provider of Central Laboratory and R&D Services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, CIRION Clinical Trial Services Inc. has expanded its research capacity through the purchase of the latest technology. CIRION's ongoing commitment to supporting its clients' [...]

ZyGEM and Advalytix Partner to Produce Innovative DNA Extraction Products

-New Collaboration Brings ZyGEM's Unique Temperature-Controlled DNA Extraction Technology to Advalytix Customers as Private-Label Kits- SOLANA BEACH, Calif. and HAMILTON, New Zealand and MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 16 --ZyGEM Corp. Ltd. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Advalytix product team of Olympus Life Science Research Europa GmbH to produce a private-label [...]

Warnex’s Bioanalytical Services Division Acquires Two State-of-the-Art TSQ Vantage Mass Spectrometers

LAVAL, QUEBEC, Oct 16, 2008 -- Warnex Inc. (CA:WNX: news, chart, profile) announced today that its Bioanalytical Services division has acquired two state-of-the-art TSQ Vantage mass spectrometers from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. "We are pleased to be the first CRO in Canada to acquire the new TSQ Vantage system," said Mark Busgang, President and CEO [...]

Australia’s Department of Infrastructure to Test AS&E’s SmartCheck(TM) Personnel Screening System at Sydney International Airport

BILLERICA, Mass.--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI - News) (AS&E®), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today that it has been selected by Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (Department of Infrastructure) to pilot test the SmartCheck™ Personnel Screening System at Sydney International Airport. AS&E’s SmartCheck provides optimum security [...]

m2p-labs sets a new standard in micro bioreactors with the Flowerplate

Flowerplate Cells will love it(pressebox) Aachen, 09.10.2008 - m2p-labs GmbH launches it's new micro bioreactor platform, the Flowerplate, at the Biotechnica fair in Hannover (7.-9. October 2008). With this development m2plabs sets a new standard in micro bioreactors. The Flowerplate was selected from a multitude of different microreactor geometries in an intensive research project in [...]

Novel Mass Spectrometry-based Assay Reveals Degradation and Low Levels of Bioactive B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in Patients with Heart Failure

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 16 -- A team of researchers from Intrinsic Bioprobes Inc. has reported on a novel quantitative mass spectrometry immunoassay for the detection of bioactive B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), in an article published online on Oct. 14 in the journal of Circulation: Heart Failure. In collaboration with colleagues from Scios Inc. in Fremont, [...]

Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc., First Licensee under Applied Biosystems’ Real-Time PCR Probe Licensing Program

Largest custom DNA supplier now licensed to sell dual-labeled probes and primer-probe mixes for use in real-time PCR research applications. CORALVILLE, IA – October 16, 2008, Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc., (IDT) announced today that it has obtained from Applied Biosystems Inc., of Foster City, CA (ABI), a license to sell dual-labeled probes for use in [...]

Smiths Detection Wins $26.7 Million TSA Order for Additional Advanced Checkpoint X-Ray Systems

Next-Generation System Provides Advanced Screening Options for Explosives Detection PINE BROOK, N.J.--Smiths Detection today announces a $26.7 million follow-on order from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for additional Advanced Threat Identification X-Ray (aTiX) systems which will be deployed at airports across the United States. This third TSA order follows an initial contract for $21 million [...]

Exiqon A/S Announces U.S. Subsidiary Name Change From Oncotech, Inc. to Exiqon Diagnostics, Inc.

COPENHAGEN, October 16 -- Exiqon today announces the adoption of the name Exiqon Diagnostics for its U.S. subsidiary to signal the company's commitment to expanding its business to a broad offering in molecular and cellular-based diagnostics that guide treatment decisions in oncology. Exiqon is pleased to announce the adoption of a new name for their [...]

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