Illumina Launches the iScan(TM) System: Next-Generation Genetic Analysis Platform Improves Sample Throughput Sixfold

SAN DIEGO--Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN - News) today launched the iScan System, a next-generation scanner that provides researchers conducting genotyping and gene expression studies with significantly greater throughput, enhanced automation, and improved ease of use. When used with the recently launched Infinium® High-Density (HD) Human1M-Duo and Human610-Quad Genotyping BeadChips, and Illumina’s laboratory information management systems and [...]

New GC Column Cuts Bioethanol Analysis Time in Half

Torrance, CA (April 14, 2008) – Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of separation science consumables, introduces the Zebron™ ZB-Bioethanol column for analysis of biofuels via gas chromatography. The new column was specially designed to meet the needs of bioethanol producers who must document the concentration of methanol and denaturant in fuel ethanol [...]

Affymetrix Announces Preliminary First Quarter Revenue

Reduces Fiscal-Year 2008 Revenue Guidance by 3% - SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX - News), today reported that based on preliminary financial data, the Company expects total revenue for the first quarter of 2008 to be approximately $170 million, including an intellectual property payment of $90 million received by the Company in connection with a [...]

GE Security Announces Industry Interoperability Initiative to Further the Promise of Advanced Security Technology Integration

Interoperability Effort to Focus on Development of Free, Open Security Communication Protocol BRADENTON, Fla.--GE Homeland Protection Inc., a business of GE Security, Inc. and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE - News), today announced it has established a strategic initiative to promote greater interoperability among security products globally. As part [...]

FEI and Imago Scientific Instruments Announce Collaboration

HILLSBORO, Ore. & MADISON, Wis., Apr 14, 2008 -- FEI Company (Nasdaq: FEIC) and Imago Scientific Instruments today announced a comprehensive collaboration on the distribution and marketing of Imago's LEAP(TM) product line. The arrangements allow for FEI to establish an equity position in Imago and the option to purchase Imago in the future. The alliance [...]

Agilent’s Stratagene Announces Expanded Line of QPCR, QRT-PCR Reagents at American Association for Cancer Research Conference

TRADE NEWS: First Major Product Launch Since Agilent Acquisition, Brilliant II Enables Greater Sensitivity on Mx Instrumentation AACR Conference SAN DIEGO--Stratagene, an Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) company, announced today it has launched an expanded line of quantitative PCR reagents with enhanced sensitivity of detection. This new line of Brilliant II QPCR and QRT-PCR reagents was [...]

febit First to Offer miRBase 11.0 Biochip

MEDFORD, Mass. and HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 14 -- febit today announced its newest miRNA Biochip based on the new miRBASE version 11.0 which has been released by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute yesterday. The new Geniom(R) Biochip opens up the most up-to-date scientific information for miRNA microarray experiments. febit's flexible Geniom Platform and Services give [...]

Fisher Scientific Announces Strategic Alliance with Pennsylvania Bio

Companies Join With Mission to Improve Access to Leading Science Instrumentation and Build Stronger Biosciences Community PITTSBURGH, Pa.--Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today announced an alliance with Pennsylvania Bio, the statewide association representing Pennsylvania's bioscience community. This alliance will support the product and supply chain service needs of Pennsylvania bioscience companies and [...]

Extrel CMS Announces ATEX Approval for Process Mass Spectrometer

The MAX300-IGX Industrial Mass Spectrometer is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres PITTSBURGH, April 13 -- Extrel CMS announces ATEX approval for process mass spectrometer. The MAX300-IGX Industrial Mass Spectrometer is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The Extrel MAX300-IGX Process Mass Spectrometer has obtained ATEX approval for installations in Zone 1 areas. [...]

Bio-Rad Introduces Two Absorbance Microplate Readers

HERCULES, Calif., April 11, 2008 – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the introduction of two microplate readers, the Bio-Rad iMark™ Absorbance Microplate Reader and the Bio-Rad xMark™ Absorbance Microplate Spectrophotometer as well as the Microplate Manager 6™ (MPM6) [...]

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