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Direct contact with lymphatic endothelial cells promotes melanoma metastasis

Despite the declining death rates for many individual cancer types, mortality for a few cancers has stabilized or even increased. One of these is melanoma due to its ability, in later stages, to spread to other parts of the body.

2 May 2018

Study finds no evidence of chronic wasting disease transmissibility in macaques

Chronic wasting disease did not cross the species barrier to infect cynomolgus macaque monkeys during a lengthy investigation by National Institutes of Health scientists exploring risks to humans.

26 Apr 2018

Why are Antibiotics Overprescribed for Meningitis Treatment?

Meningitis is a relatively rare disease, with our estimates for the incidence of meningitis in the UK being about 3.2 cases of meningitis per 100,000 adults. Crucially, bacterial meningitis is linked to significant morbidity and mortality - up to 30% mortality in pneumococcal meningitis cases.

25 Apr 2018

SpeeDx signs distribution agreement with Serosep to strengthen sales in the UK and Ireland

SpeeDx has announced a distribution agreement with Serosep Ltd, a leading manufacturer and distributor of laboratory diagnostic solutions. This will strengthen sales channels in the UK and Ireland, ensuring greater access to SpeeDx’s multiplexed PlexPCR and ResistancePlus molecular diagnostic tests across the region.

24 Apr 2018

BD introduces new informatics and automation solutions for clinical laboratories

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today introduced several new informatics and automation solutions for clinical laboratories, which may play a critical role in the fight against infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA to develop multiplex immunoassay to support treatment of sepsis patients

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, will develop a multiplex assay to support the treatment of sepsis patients as part of the project "SepsisData.Net.NRW - Digitized Pattern Recognition for Personalized Treatment of Sepsis Patients". The development will be based on the Company’s innovative bead-based protein analysis platform LUNARIS™.

20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA introduces new LUNARIS Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for quantitative analysis of Th17 cell biology

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, focused on the development of innovative multiplex protein analysis technologies enabling translational research in basic and clinical research, today announced the expansion of its catalogue of immunoassays for multiplex protein analysis with the introduction of LUNARIS™ Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for the quantitative analysis of soluble mouse T helper 17 (Th17) cell-related markers.

20 Apr 2018

AYOXXA launches advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system

AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH, an international biotechnology company, today announces the introduction of its advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system. The LUNARIS™ system can be readily integrated into any laboratory routine and is optimized to provide easy-to-use, standardized workflow from sample to result.

20 Apr 2018

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

GNA Biosolutions GmbH, a molecular technology company based in Martinsried, Germany, today announced the launch of Pharos V8, the world’s first Laser PCR platform. Pharos V8, an ultrafast PCR instrument for in vitro research use, will be showcased at the Medica Trade Fair (Exhibition Hall 3, Booth E93) from November 13-16.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 20 Apr 2018

Advion introduces Open Port Sampling Interface for easy sampling of solids and liquids

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announces the release of the Open Port Sampling Interface, or OPSI, designed for simple sampling of solids, liquids, and sample preparation tips and fibers.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion releases high-performance, easy-to-use HPLC and UHPLC systems

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced today the release of high-performance, dependable and easy to use UHPLC and HPLC systems. Coupled with expression CMS, Advion’s standout compact mass spectrometer, these provide best-in-class performance UHPLC/CMS and HPLC/CMS for the chemist.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Advion launches volatile atmospheric chemical ionization source for gas phase sample analysis

Advion, Inc., a leading systems and consumables developer for the life sciences industry, announced today the launch of the novel volatile atmospheric chemical ionization source for gas phase sample analysis with no additional sample preparation.

From Advion 20 Apr 2018

Researchers develop highly specific apoptosis assay for pharmacodynamic analyses of tumor specimens

Existing microscopy-based methods of detecting apoptosis, such as TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling), have limited quantitative capabilities due to insufficient signal-to-noise ratios.

19 Apr 2018

Bio-Techne expands automation capabilities of popular RNAscope ISH technology

Bio-Techne has expanded the automation capabilities of its popular Advanced Cell Diagnostics -branded RNAscope in situ hybridization technology with the launch of several new and updated assays.

From Bio-Techne 18 Apr 2018

New black Porvair Krystal UV Quartz microplates for Circular Dichroism measurements

Porvair Sciences introduces new black Krystal UV Quartz bottomed microplates that offer excellent optical transmission in the wavelength range 185 nm to 1100 nm making them ideal for labs looking to make Circular Dichroism (CD) measurements.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 17 Apr 2018

Anti-PD-1 treatment reduces tumor size and post-surgical relapse of lung cancer

A drug given to early stage lung cancer patients before they undergo surgery showed major tumor responses in the removed tumor and an increase in anti-tumor T-cells that remained after the tumor was removed, which resulted in fewer relapse cases in the patients.

16 Apr 2018

SYGNIS AG launches new Universal Lateral Flow Assay kit and files patent application

SYGNIS AG today announced the launch of its Universal Lateral Flow Assay kit, the latest addition to its expanding range of lateral flow assay products and services which are being commercialized under the Expedeon brand name.

16 Apr 2018

Expedeon relocates to Cambridge as part of integration into SYGNIS Group

SYGNIS AG today announced the completion of the relocation of its subsidiary company, Expedeon, into the Company’s existing facilities in Cambridge, UK.

16 Apr 2018

New, sensitive HBV assay may allow earlier detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A study published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new HBV assay that offers advantages over currently used methods because it has the capability to detect closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in serum, single cells, and preserved tissue samples.

12 Apr 2018

TradeShow Talks with GNA Biosolutions

Analytica is a great event for us to spread the word about our products and technology and it gives us the opportunity to connect live with customers and partners from around the world.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 12 Apr 2018

Assay News and Research

Direct contact with lymphatic endothelial cells promotes melanoma metastasis

Study finds no evidence of chronic wasting disease transmissibility in macaques

Why are Antibiotics Overprescribed for Meningitis Treatment?

SpeeDx signs distribution agreement with Serosep to strengthen sales in the UK and Ireland

BD introduces new informatics and automation solutions for clinical laboratories

AYOXXA to develop multiplex immunoassay to support treatment of sepsis patients

AYOXXA introduces new LUNARIS Mouse 12-Plex Th17 Kit for quantitative analysis of Th17 cell biology

AYOXXA launches advanced low-volume beads-on-a-chip multiplex protein analysis system

GNA Biosolutions launches world’s first Laser PCR platform at Medica Trade Fair

Advion introduces Open Port Sampling Interface for easy sampling of solids and liquids

Advion releases high-performance, easy-to-use HPLC and UHPLC systems

Advion launches volatile atmospheric chemical ionization source for gas phase sample analysis

Researchers develop highly specific apoptosis assay for pharmacodynamic analyses of tumor specimens

Bio-Techne expands automation capabilities of popular RNAscope ISH technology

New black Porvair Krystal UV Quartz microplates for Circular Dichroism measurements

Anti-PD-1 treatment reduces tumor size and post-surgical relapse of lung cancer

SYGNIS AG launches new Universal Lateral Flow Assay kit and files patent application

Expedeon relocates to Cambridge as part of integration into SYGNIS Group

New, sensitive HBV assay may allow earlier detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

TradeShow Talks with GNA Biosolutions

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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