The xCELLigence System of Roche: A Different Way to Monitor GPCR Functions in Living Cells

PENZBERG, Germany--A series of research studies have demonstrated the benefit of the xCELLigence System for functional screening of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) activity, based on its ability to modulate the actin cytoskeleton and cell adhesion. These experiments used cell lines stably expressing human recombinant histamine 1 (H1), vasopressin 1a (V1a), recombinant dopamin 1 (D1), calcitonin, [...]

Sigma-Aldrich Announces Collaboration to Develop Monoclonal Antibodies

ST. LOUIS, June 19 -- Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq:SIAL) today announced it has entered into a five-year collaboration to develop optimal cell lines for the production of monoclonal antibodies. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco will lead the research into antibodies for a variety of cancer targets, autoimmune diseases, stem cell characteristics and commonly neglected [...]

Doris Brown Joins Datacolor as New Vice President of Marketing

Proven Color Marketing Executive Will Use Experience, Knowledge and Strategic Marketing Expertise to Strengthen Datacolor Brand Across All Market Channels LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--Datacolor®, a global leader in digital color management technology, today announced that industry expert and former X-Rite® Incorporated executive Doris Brown will lead the company’s new branding initiative as Vice President, Marketing. Ms. Brown [...]

Illumina Announces Mitsubishi Chemical Safety Institute as Japan’s First Certified Genetic Analysis Service Provider

SAN DIEGO--Illumina, Inc., (NASDAQ:ILMN - News) today announced that Mitsubishi Chemical Safety Institute, a provider of various analyses, examinations, and services for pharmaceutical companies, public institutions, and chemical companies, is the first organization in Japan to become an Illumina CSPro® (certified service provider). Illumina CSPro is a collaborative service provider partnership dedicated to ensuring the [...]

LI-COR(R) Biosciences Introduces New Tools for High Throughput Western Blotting

LINCOLN, Neb., June 19 -- LI-COR Biosciences introduces a new accessory, MPX(TM) (Multiplex) Blotting System, for its Quantitative Western Blotting product line. The MPX System can be incorporated into a variety of assays including primary and secondary antibody screening, monoclonal antibody screening, signal transduction pathway analysis, or any other common Western blotting procedure that generates [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces HUNT Biobank’s Selection of Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS for One of the Largest Population-Based Health Studies

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., June 18 2008 – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces that HUNT Biobank has selected its Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS™ to gather, store, manage, track and retrieve the biological data of approximately 100,000 people from Nord-Trøndelag County, Norway, as part of one of the largest population-based health studies [...]

AppliTek introduces world’s first TKN on-line analyzer – total kjeldahl nitrogen analyzer

Phosphorus removal from domestic and industrial wastewater is a key factor in preventing eutrophication of surface waters. Biological phosphorus removal (BPR) in activated sludge systems is one of the most economical and efficient methods for phosphorus removal. The TKN (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen)/COD ratio indicates the inhibitory effect of nitrate (NO3-) and nitrite (NO2-) in BPR. [...]

Agilent Technologies Acquires RVM Scientific, a Leading Manufacturer of Direct Rapid Heating/Cooling Systems for GC Capillary Columns

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jun 18, 2008 -- A | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) today announced it has completed the acquisition of RVM Scientific Inc., a leading manufacturer of rapid, direct heating/cooling systems for gas chromatography (GC) capillary columns. [...]

Agilent Technologies Upgrades EZChrom Elite Chromatography Data System, Localizes for China, Japan Markets

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today released the 3.3 revision of the EZChrom Elite chromatography data system. The software is now localized into Chinese and Japanese, features a single walk-up sample entry screen and offers updated workstation compliance. “We’re making the performance and convenience of EZChrom Elite available to a wider range of users [...]

Quick and Easy High Resolution Gel Imaging

UVP is pleased to announce the release of the upgraded GelDoc-It™TS Imaging System with a new large 15” VGA screen. High resolution fluorescent imaging just got easier with the GelDoc-It TS touch screen capabilities and built-in computer. The all-in-one system design minimizes equipment on the laboratory workbench. Researchers can easily view images on the large [...]

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