Multiplex Gene Expression HD2 12x135K Microarrays Now Available from Roche NimbleGen
August 27, 2008
Roche NimbleGen has launched the NimbleGen Gene Expression 12x135K Microarray, a new multiplex gene expression array on their recently introduced HD2 platform. The 12-plex format offers a cost-effective, high-throughput approach for whole-genome gene expression profiling: Twelve independent samples can be analyzed simultaneously on a single slide. With 135,000 long oligonucleotide probes per array, complete transcriptome [...]
LGC Invests in Fluidigm’s Integrated Fluidic Circuit Technology
August 27, 2008
Fluidigm Corporation, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), today announced that LGC, an international leader in laboratory services and measurement standards, has purchased a BioMark(TM) System for genetic analysis for use in its United Kingdom laboratories. The system, with its integrated fluidic circuit technology, adds digital PCR to LGC's existing range of capabilities, which [...]
August 27, 2008
Multiple Smiths Detection Systems Deployed by Agency to Detect Explosives, Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Chemical Warfare Agents and Weapons on New Mobile Mail Screening Station to Debut at the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention PINE BROOK, N.J.--Smiths Detection, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, today announced that a number of its [...]
Improved bone marrow differential method with DRAQ5
August 27, 2008
In the May 2008 issue of the Am. J. Clin. Path. Allan et al. (Gainesville, USA) describe an exciting new method which gives improved flow cytometric analysis of clinical bone marrow aspirates for the evaluation of hematolymphoid neoplasias. Specifically, this no lyse, no wash method uses DRAQ5 to gate the nucleated cells and, importantly the [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Cell Culture Incubator Portfolio
August 26, 2008
New Thermo Scientific HERAcell® i Series of Cell Culture CO2 Incubators Combines Ease of Use with Proven Contamination Prevention MILFORD, Mass., (August 26, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific HERAcell i Series of cell culture CO2 incubators. Combining the intuitive iCAN™ touch-screen user interface [...]
CRi Announces New Maestro™ EX In Vivo Imaging System
August 26, 2008
The Maestro™ EX system incorporates CRi’s state-of-the-art FLEX technology and becomes the entry-level instrument of choice for in vivo fluorescence imaging. Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc. (CRi) announces the release of the Maestro™ EX In Vivo Imaging System. The new system incorporates CRi’s state-of-the-art FLEX technology and becomes the entry-level instrument of choice for in [...]
Helicos Announces Personnel Changes Aimed at Accelerating R&D
August 26, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ:HLCS - News) today announced that Bill Efcavitch, Ph.D., has been named Helicos chief technology officer, Marc Levine has joined Helicos as senior vice president of product development and Stan Letovsky, Ph.D. has joined as vice president for scientific informatics — three personnel moves aimed at accelerating the company’s research and [...]
Applied Biosystems Expands Sequencing-based RNA Analysis Solutions Portfolio
August 26, 2008
SOLiD(TM) Whole Transcriptome Expression Kit Provides Comprehensive, Specific Analysis of All Known RNAs Present in Biological Samples FOSTER CITY, Calif.--Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE:ABI - News) today announced the development of a sequencing-based molecular tool for the genomic analysis of whole transcriptomes, the vast collection of RNAs transcribed from a genome. This technology, which provides detailed [...]
New Freeze Dryer Offers Larger Batch Processing, Improved Product Uniformity & Easier Validation…
August 26, 2008
Genevac (www.genevac.com) has announced the introduction of the VirTis Ultra Series Freeze Dryer has been engineered to handle a wide range of applications from phase one research through to production clinical trial batches. Based upon end user feedback the new Ultra contains design enhancements enabling larger batch development and processing, improved product uniformity, and easier [...]
Management and Market Update from Electronic Sensor Technology
August 26, 2008
NEWBURY PARK, Calif.--Electronic Sensor Technology (EST) (OTCBB:ESNR), a leading provider of innovative homeland security and environmental solutions, announced it was restructuring its business to better align resources with current market conditions. Dr. Teong Lim, Chairman and CEO, reported that the company has taken a decision to restructure the company to concentrate and provide a streamline [...]
