VectorBuilder-Pall partnership creates viral vector optimization center
February 9, 2022
VectorBuilder Inc. and Pall Corporation are establishing the VectorBuilder-Pall Center for Gene Therapy to optimize adherent cell-based GMP manufacturing of viral vectors for cell therapy, gene therapy and vaccine applications. Situated within VectorBuilder’s GMP facilities, the center will feature Pall’s small-scale iCELLis™ Nano and clinical-scale iCELLis 500+ bioreactors. This integration of the companies’ technical knowledge [...]
Vieworks launches its new and premium in vivo imaging system,
February 9, 2022
In vivo imaging equipment for small animals is a system that photographs and visualizes drugs, cells, and tissues in the body of experimental animals such as mice (10-15cm) and rats (30-45cm), and is used to measure and evaluate the pharmacological reaction of cells. It is mainly used in animal-level biological experiments or development of new drugs [...]
February 9, 2022
IPSWICH, Mass. -- Today, New England Biolabs (NEB®) announced the release of its first lyophilized product manufactured by Fluorogenics: the LyoPrime Luna Probe One-Step RT-qPCR Mix with UDG. This lyophilized master mix exhibits the same versatile features and strong performance of the previously released liquid 4X mix and enables sensitive, linear real-time detection of target RNA [...]
February 8, 2022
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Isao Teshirogi; hereafter “Shionogi”) and Shimadzu Corporation (Head office: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto; President & CEO: Teruhisa Ueda; hereafter “Shimadzu”) announced the establishment of AdvanSentinel Inc. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Masatoshi Koga; hereafter “AdvanSentinel”), a joint venture for the purpose of conducting public [...]
New KPM Analytics Academy Provides Advanced, Always-Available On-Demand Training and Support
February 8, 2022
WESTBOROUGH, MA (February 8, 2022) — KPM Analytics (www.kpmanalytics.com) announced today the launch of a new online learning program: The KPM Academy. The program offers self-paced product training courses developed by KPM subject matter experts worldwide. Courses provide staff training on routine maintenance and operation of the instruments, and tips and best practices from product experts. [...]
February 8, 2022
SANTA CLARA, Calif., and LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Applied Cells, a leading provider of cell preparation and isolation solutions for tumor biology research, today announced a joint marketing agreement with S2 Genomics to further the field of tumor biology. The joint program leverages S2 Genomics' Proprietary Singulator™ 100 System for dissociation of solid tissue into cell and nuclei suspensions [...]
February 8, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. – DuPont (NYSE:DD) – DuPont has launched a new online sales portal tailored to the needs of bioprocessing industry purchasers. The portal handles online sales transactions, with target lead times of < 1 week. DuPont’s bioprocessing solutions enable sophisticated purifications and separations for therapeutics and diagnostics, with brands such as DuPont™ AMBERCHROM™ and [...]
Hunt for new IP for the next generation of novel agrochemicals
February 8, 2022
Globachem renews contract with Cresset Discovery Cambridge, UK - Cresset Discovery, provider of contract consulting for early phase discovery, has been appointed by Globachem, who specialize in developing and marketing high quality crop protection products, to upskill their in-house team and assist them in developing the next generation of novel agrochemicals. Agrochemicals, which include pesticides and fertilizers, facilitate higher yields [...]
February 8, 2022
Twist will leverage C2i’s leadership in whole-genome cancer signatures across solid cancers to generate unique synthetic reference materials for cancer detection validation in labs across the globe C2i to integrate Twist’s library preparation kits into minimal residual disease workflow NEW YORK & SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- C2i Genomics, a cancer intelligence company, and Twist Bioscience [...]
February 8, 2022
Norms and standards are an important catalyst for scaling innovations. They define technological milestones and pave the way for innovative ideas to succeed in the marketplace. The IEEE’s mission is to maximize this leverage for private and public companies, a leverage that is often insufficiently exploited. Based on extensive research, interviews, and analysis, the IEEE [...]

