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Flow cytometry is a technique for counting and examining microscopic particles suspended in a stream of fluid. It allows simultaneous multiparametric analysis of the physical and/or chemical characteristics of single cells flowing through an optical and/or electronic detection apparatus.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Avanti centrifuges combine high performance and application versatility

Avanti JXN-26 centrifuges from Beckman Coulter offer lab an intuitive interface and advanced data management features.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Centrifugation 1 Apr 2014

New research may open door to novel therapies for treating immune disorders

A new research discovery published in the April 2014 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology may open the door to new therapies that help treat immune disorders or curb runaway inflammation. Specifically, scientists have discovered a molecule that can induce cell death (apoptosis) in a key type of immune cell (dendritic cells).

1 Apr 2014

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center provides $1.65M in capital grant to North Shore InnoVentures

North Shore InnoVentures, one of New England's leading technology incubators and business accelerators, announced today that it has received a capital grant of $1.65 million from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 28 Mar 2014

New technology uses nano-flares to catch metastatic breast cancer cells early on

When cancer spreads from one part of the body to another, it becomes even more deadly. It moves with stealth and can go undetected for months or years. But a new technology that uses "nano-flares" has the potential to catch these lurking, mobilized tumor cells early on.

20 Mar 2014

Merck Millipore announces joint development agreement with Sysmex Corporation

Merck Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck, today announced a clinical research, licensing and joint development agreement with Sysmex Corporation of Japan.

From Sysmex America, Inc. 18 Mar 2014

Quintiles named ‘Best CRO in Asia’ for third time in event's four-year history

Quintiles last night was named the "Best CRO in Asia" at the 2014 BioPharma Asia Industry Awards dinner, the third time in the event's four-year history that Quintiles has received the honor.

12 Mar 2014

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces agreement with Wyatt Technology Corporation

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences today announced an agreement with Wyatt Technology Corporation enabling collaboration on products, applications and technical development. The partnership brings together Wyatt’s expertise in protein characterization, light scattering and biophysics with Beckman Coulter’s expertise in particle counting, particle characterization and cell viability measurement.

4 Mar 2014

Study shows how immune system reconstitutes itself following immune-depleting therapy

A new study describes the complexity of the new T cell repertoire following immune-depleting therapy to treat multiple sclerosis, improving our understanding of immune tolerance and clinical outcomes.

18 Feb 2014

Fluidigm acquires DVS Sciences

Fluidigm Corp. today announced it has completed its acquisition of DVS Sciences, Inc. With the closing of the acquisition, Fluidigm adds a high-parameter single-cell protein analysis platform to its industry-leading single-cell genomics platforms to create a comprehensive portfolio of advanced technologies serving the rapidly growing single-cell genomics and proteomics markets.

13 Feb 2014

NeoGenomics validates and launches series of NeoTYPE cancer profiling tests

NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic and molecular testing services, announced today that it has validated and launched a series of NeoTYPE cancer profiling tests covering 22 different categories of cancer. Each of these tests is designed to investigate the most common and actionable genomic abnormalities reported for that particular tumor.

30 Jan 2014

ACM Global acquires Phoenix PCS to expand operation in the Asia Pacific region

ACM Global Central Laboratory, a diagnostic central laboratory specializing in delivering high quality testing services which optimize clinical trial outcomes, today announced it has acquired Phoenix Pharma Central Services Pte. Ltd, a premier central laboratory services provider for Asia Pacific clinical trials, with laboratory facilities in Singapore and Shanghai, China. The acquisition enables ACM Global to deliver increased operational and financial efficiencies to clients conducting clinical studies in the Asia Pacific region. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

23 Jan 2014

NeoGenomics launches new test for detection of mutations in CALR gene

NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, announced today that it has validated and launched a new test for the detection of mutations in the calreticulin (CALR) gene. The CALR gene is a novel biomarker that was reported to be specific for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) for the first time at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology last month.

8 Jan 2014

Pharmacyclics presents ibrutinib trial data for B-cell malignancies at ASH meeting

Pharmacyclics, Inc. today announced results of 40 clinical, non-clinical and pre-clinical presentations on ibrutinib (IMBRUVICA™) at the 55TH Annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) held in New Orleans, Dec 7 - 10, 2013.

11 Dec 2013

People with CFS to benefit from Griffith’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases

People living with chronic fatigue are set to benefit with the opening next week (Dec 2), of the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases at Griffith University.

30 Nov 2013

microRNAs may serve as therapeutic targets and predictors of metastasis

A class of molecules called microRNAs may offer cancer patients two ways to combat their disease.

15 Oct 2013

Second edition of Antibodies: An essential resource for molecular biology, immunology, and cell culture lab

The now classic lab manual Antibodies, by Harlow and Lane, has been revised, extended, and updated by Edward Greenfield of the Dana-Farber Cancer Center, with contributions from other leaders in the field.

19 Sep 2013

Antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil linked with health benefits

The scientific spotlight focuses today on the healthful antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil, coffee, tea, and other foods and dietary supplements that are enticing millions of consumers with the promise of a healthier, longer life.

12 Sep 2013

Research suggests clingy blood platelets may offer hope for people with rheumatoid arthritis

No one likes clingy people, but "clingy" blood platelets may offer hope for millions of people with rheumatoid arthritis. According to new research findings published in The Journal of Leukocyte Biology, a sub population of immune cells (lymphocytes) known to play a significant role in rheumatoid arthritis has platelets attached to their surface.

30 Aug 2013

CST introduces HER3 antibody for studying HER2-mediated breast, lung and ovarian tumors

Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. of Danvers, MA, announced today that it has introduced a highly specific HER3 rabbit monoclonal antibody (mAb), an important addition for researchers studying HER2-mediated breast, lung and ovarian tumors.

From Cell Signaling Technology 28 Aug 2013

New reagent kits for intracellular staining from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

PerFix-Expose1 and PerFix-nc1, innovative new reagent kits for intracellular staining from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, minimize sample manipulation for a streamlined workflow that delivers high quality results. Developed for use on Beckman Coulter’s Gallios1 and Navios2 series flow cytometers and compatible with all Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ fluorochromes, the kits enable a clear focus on the cytoplasmic and nuclear compartments of the cell.

8 Aug 2013

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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Avanti centrifuges combine high performance and application versatility

New research may open door to novel therapies for treating immune disorders

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center provides $1.65M in capital grant to North Shore InnoVentures

New technology uses nano-flares to catch metastatic breast cancer cells early on

Merck Millipore announces joint development agreement with Sysmex Corporation

Quintiles named ‘Best CRO in Asia’ for third time in event's four-year history

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces agreement with Wyatt Technology Corporation

Study shows how immune system reconstitutes itself following immune-depleting therapy

Fluidigm acquires DVS Sciences

NeoGenomics validates and launches series of NeoTYPE cancer profiling tests

ACM Global acquires Phoenix PCS to expand operation in the Asia Pacific region

NeoGenomics launches new test for detection of mutations in CALR gene

Pharmacyclics presents ibrutinib trial data for B-cell malignancies at ASH meeting

People with CFS to benefit from Griffith’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases

microRNAs may serve as therapeutic targets and predictors of metastasis

Second edition of Antibodies: An essential resource for molecular biology, immunology, and cell culture lab

Antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil linked with health benefits

Research suggests clingy blood platelets may offer hope for people with rheumatoid arthritis

CST introduces HER3 antibody for studying HER2-mediated breast, lung and ovarian tumors

New reagent kits for intracellular staining from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

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