Advancing Regenerative Medicine with an Automated, Quality Controlled Cell Culturing System
May 12, 2008
DURHAM, N.C.--Tecan is collaborating with tissue engineering researchers at the University of Zurich to develop a novel, automated system for propagation of quality controlled cells that will be suitable for use in regenerative medicine therapies, such as intervertebral disc implants. The project is funded by the CTI, the Swiss Confederation’s innovation promotion agency. Tecan’s new [...]
May 12, 2008
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces that the Plansee Group has made the 1000th purchase of the Thermo Scientific iCAP 6000 Series of ICP emission spectrometers. The Plansee Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of refractory metal and composite materials products, has selected the iCAP 6500 Duo to perform R&D and [...]
Business Development Appointment for HEL
May 10, 2008
Stephen Hoare joins HEL Inc. as Director of New Business Development. This new role strengthens the company’s commitment in the US market, where he will be responsible for sales and new business development. Steve has over 25 years of experience in sales and major account management in the laboratory supply market, primarily focused on the [...]
BIO-RAD RELEASES SOFTWARE TO ASSIST IN POLYMER INFRARED SPECTRAL INTERPRETATION
May 9, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 9, 2008 – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, announced today the addition of AnalyzeIt™ Polymer IR to its KnowItAll® Informatics System. This application has been developed to aid researchers in the interpretation of the bands found [...]
May 9, 2008
NORWALK, Conn.--Applera Corporation today announced that its board of directors has formally approved the proposed separation of the Celera Group (NYSE:CRA) from Applera's remaining businesses. The separation will be accomplished by means of a redemption of all of the outstanding shares of Applera Corporation - Celera Group tracking stock. In the redemption, each outstanding share [...]
50th Rigaku ACTOR™ robotic protein crystal handling system purchased by the Medical Research Council
May 8, 2008
The Woodlands, TX — May 8, 2008. Rigaku Americas Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of the 50th Rigaku ACTOR robotic protein crystal handling system to the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK. The system was chosen by the MRC as an upgrade for their in-house X-ray diffraction facilities [...]
Invitrogen and WARF Sign License Agreement for Human Embryonic Stem Cells
May 8, 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif. & MADISON, Wis.--Invitrogen Corporation (NASDAQ:IVGN - News), a provider of essential life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the private, non-profit patenting and licensing organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, announced today that they have signed a license for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) patents [...]
Rigaku introduces Supermini as the first commercial high-powered benchtop WDXRF spectrometer system
May 8, 2008
The Woodlands, TX — May 8, 2008. Rigaku Americas Corporation today announced the introduction of the world's first high-powered benchtop wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer system, the Rigaku Supermini. Delivering rapid, high-sensitivity, non-destructive analysis of elements from fluorine (F) through uranium (U) in solids, liquids, powders, and thin films, the new Rigaku Supermini offers [...]
Shimadzu Partners with Thomas Scientific for Spectroscopy Distribution
May 8, 2008
COLUMBIA, MD Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has partnered with Thomas Scientific for the U.S. sales and distribution of several Shimadzu spectroscopy products, including UV-1800, UV Mini and BioSpec-mini spectrophotometers. With this non-exclusive distributor agreement, Shimadzu seeks to widen its spectroscopy footprint in the U.S. by utilizing Thomas Scientific s extensive distribution network, as well as its [...]
454 Sequencing for the Characterization of the Protective Intestinal Flora
May 8, 2008
PENZBERG, Germany--The diversity of species in the intestinal flora is imperative for the maintenance of our health. Any instability can lead to the development of various intestinal diseases such as antibiotic-associated intestinal inflammations like e.g., Morbus Crohn or Colitis Ulcerosa. According to the latest discoveries, disturbances in the metabolism such as obesity are also greatly [...]

