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Nano Gen Teknolojileri to distribute Fluidigm's BioMark and EP1 genetic analysis systems in Turkey

Fluidigm Corporation, the inventor of integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), has appointed Nano Gen Teknolojileri Ltd. as its exclusive distributor for the BioMark™ and EP1™ Systems for genetic analysis in Turkey. The BioMark System provides significant advantages for digital and real-time PCR, genotyping, single-cell gene expression, cancer detection and absolute quantification.

15 Oct 2009

FDA approves ZyStor Therapeutics' ZC-701 for Phase I human safety trial

ZyStor Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing a new class of targeted protein therapeutics for the treatment of Lysosomal Storage Diseases using the Company's proprietary Glycosylation Independent Lysosomal Targeting technology, today announced that it has received clearance from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration to proceed into a clinical trial for its first drug candidate, ZC-701, an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of Pompe disease.

14 Oct 2009

Richmont Sciences to market PURE’s antimicrobial SDC disinfectants

PURE Bioscience announced that it has expanded its business strategy through an alliance with the Dallas-based sales and marketing team Richmont Sciences, LLC, which will begin actively selling PURE’s revolutionary new antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal hard surface disinfectant and its active ingredient.

14 Oct 2009

Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital commences treatment with the Novalis Tx radiosurgery platform

Doctors in Latvia have begun treatments using the region's first Novalis Tx(TM) radiosurgery platform from Varian Medical Systems and BrainLAB. Two prostate cancer patients have been treated using Varian's RapidArc® radiotherapy technology at the Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital.

14 Oct 2009

Cochlear and NXP Semiconductors sign design and manufacturing agreement

Cochlear Limited, Australian based world leader in Implantable Hearing Solutions, and NXP Semiconductors announced today that they have signed an agreement for the design and manufacturing of IC devices for Cochlear’s future generation Implantable Hearing devices.

14 Oct 2009

Hyperlocal social media-marketing platform from TotalPaas

TotalPaas, Inc., a new Web-based technology innovator, today announces the launch of the company offering a hyperlocal social media-marketing platform for community leaders building personalized online communities.

14 Oct 2009

MAQUET Cardiovascular officially opens its new headquarters in Wayne

MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a leading, global provider of cardiovascular technologies, today celebrated and formally opened its new United States headquarters in Wayne, New Jersey. The dedication ceremony was attended by local and state dignitaries, the MAQUET leadership team, and local employees from the company's cardiovascular, critical care and surgical workplace divisions.

14 Oct 2009

Delegation from All-CABPA visits Sundia

A delegation from the Alliance of Chinese-American Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Associations (All-CABPA) visited Sundia in Shanghai's famous Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park on October 12.

14 Oct 2009

New non-invasive technology to measure glucose levels in the human eye

New non-invasive technology designed to painlessly measure glucose levels in the human eye shows promise of one day replacing the finger-stick blood test, according to results of a pre-clinical study funded by Freedom Meditech, Inc.

14 Oct 2009

GeckoSystems to discuss the CareBot's low cost differential drive locomotion system

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (PINKSHEETS: GCKO) (http://www.geckosystems.com/) announced today that during their first annual "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference November 4-5, 2009, attendees will be able to observe and discuss the CareBot's™ low cost differential drive locomotion system.

14 Oct 2009

DIATHERIX Laboratories granted EUA for H1N1-09 Influenza Test

DIATHERIX Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been granted emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its DIATHERIX H1N1-09 Influenza Test.

14 Oct 2009

Integrated Diagnostics launched to develop diagnostic tools and innovative biomarkers

Integrated Diagnostics launched officially today with more than $30 million in funding. A pre-eminent team of scientists and investors are behind the company, which was founded by renowned biotechnology innovator Dr. Leroy Hood. Integrated Diagnostics will focus on developing personalized and preventive diagnostics based on breakthroughs using genomic and proteomic technologies to identify organ-specific proteins.

14 Oct 2009

BioMedReports electronic newsletter releases an article about Biomagnetics Diagnostics

Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corp., a producer of revolutionary diagnostic systems and technology for malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis testing, today announced the Company is the subject of a cover page story in the prestigious BioMedReports electronic newsletter and portal.

14 Oct 2009

NIH funds Urovalve to advance development of Surinate Bladder Management System

Urovalve, a medical device company focused on creating products for urinary flow and control, announced today that it has received $400,000 in new funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance development of its Surinate Bladder Management System—designed to improve the quality of life of men who suffer from acute or chronic urinary retention, an inability to empty the bladder.

14 Oct 2009

Advanced Projects Group and Cellectricon collaborate to produce the Dynaflow HT patch clamp equipment system

The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leading supplier of innovative automation for life science applications today announced its Advanced Projects Group, has successfully collaborated with Cellectricon, the Swedish provider of innovative screening solutions for drug discovery, to produce fully automated high throughput patch clamp equipment known as the Dynaflow®HT System.

From Cellectricon 14 Oct 2009

Springer and CAS announce publication of science and technology reports

Springer and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announce the publication of strategic reports planning the next 40 years of progress in science and technology (S&T).

14 Oct 2009

Renal artery stenosis does not necessitate surgical procedures

Some invasive procedures that are becoming increasingly common as a first line of treatment for patients diagnosed with narrowed arteries in and around the kidneys may not be necessary, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

14 Oct 2009

Researchers develop magneto-nano sensor chip to detect cancer

Searching for biomarkers that can warn of diseases such as cancer while they are still in their earliest stage is likely to become far easier thanks to an innovative biosensor chip developed by Stanford University researchers.

14 Oct 2009

Antisense Therapeutics completes repeat-dosing toxicology studies for ATL1103

Antisense Therapeutics Limited is pleased to announce that the Company has now completed repeat-dosing toxicology studies for ATL1103 in two species -- mouse and non-human primate. Draft study reports from the study contractors in the United States have been received, and the toxicology outcomes from these studies support ANP's plans for the continued development of ATL1103.

14 Oct 2009

Telemedicine can optimize trauma care delivery

Telemedicine can help health care providers in rural areas stabilize and treat trauma victims when long distances or inclement weather prevents immediate transfer to an accredited trauma center.

14 Oct 2009