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Alcala Labs to use Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring patients in recovery centers

Today, Neoteryx LLC, announced that it will supply its Volumetric Absorptive Microsampling technology, in the form of the Mitra microsampling device, to Alcala Labs of San Diego for a more efficacious, streamlined approach to monitor patients in recovery centers throughout the United States.

28 Jul 2018

Duke engineers develop new technique to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids

Engineers at Duke University have developed a way to manipulate, split and mix droplets of biological fluids by having them surf on acoustic waves in oil.

26 Jul 2018

Study evaluates Neoteryx’s VAMS technology for monitoring HbA1c levels of diabetic children

Neoteryx LLC today announced research recently published in the official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.

19 Jul 2018

UPMC and Pitt announce launch of advanced genome sequencing center

UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh today announced the launch of an advanced genome sequencing center to support clinical diagnostics and research initiatives in precision medicine and immunotherapy.

27 Jun 2018

New technique developed to improve diagnosis of vision disorders

A new technique that could help improve diagnosis of vision disorders has been successfully tested at the University of Bradford, UK.

2 May 2018

BD Launches BD FACSymphony™ S6 High Parameter Cell Sorter to Enable Sorting of Rare Cell Types

BD, a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of the BD FACSymphony system, a novel cell analyzer enabling the simultaneous measurement of up to 50 different characteristics of a single cell.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 28 Apr 2018

TIP Biosystems introduces handheld UV-Visible spectrophotometer for photometric measurements

“Handheld and Portable photometer”- Yes you read it right. The first thing that generally comes to our mind about spectrophotometer is the big box like structure difficult to carry or move around. Tip Biosystems, a “NUS startup” based in Singapore, has come up with next generation of personal handheld UV-Visible Spectrophotometer called Photopette.

From Tip Biosystems Pte Ltd 20 Apr 2018

SYGNIS AG introduces new TruePrime apoptotic cell free DNA amplification kit

SYGNIS AG, the Group which includes Expedeon Holdings, Expedeon, and C.B.S. Scientific Company, today announced the launch of its TruePrime apoptotic cell free DNA amplification kit, under the Expedeon brand.

16 Apr 2018

Oxford Gene Technology announces leadership changes

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has announced that on 1st April 2018 Dr John Anson who has been with the company since 2006 as EVP of R&D took over as CEO from Dr Mike Evans, who has become a non-executive director of OGT’s board.

From Oxford Gene Technology 10 Apr 2018

Foil-based measuring chip rapidly detects Legionella

In an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, finding the exact source as quickly as possible is essential to preventing further infections. To date, a standard analysis takes days. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have now developed a rapid test that achieves the same result in about 35 minutes.

23 Mar 2018

Study shows connection between genetic variants for ADHD and educational attainment

A study published in the February 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that five novel genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been identified by exploiting genetic overlap between ADHD and educational attainment.

5 Feb 2018

Tecan to introduce Fluent Gx Automation Workstation for clinical and regulated laboratories

Tecan’s range of advanced liquid handling solutions will soon be enhanced with the introduction of the new Fluent Gx Automation Workstation, designed specifically to meet the stringent needs of clinical and regulated laboratories.

5 Feb 2018

New retinal imaging scanner may one day revolutionize eye care

SFU engineering science professor Marinko Sarunic has developed a high resolution retinal imaging scanner that will one day revolutionize eye care, helping ophthalmologists diagnose eye diseases before vision loss occurs.

21 Dec 2017

Genetic Analysis and Bio-Rad enter into supply and distribution agreement for GA-map clinical test

Genetic Analysis and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global provider of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that they have signed a supply and distribution agreement for Genetic Analysis’s GA-map™ clinical test for gut dysbiosis.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 13 Dec 2017

Scientists validate biomarker indicative of brain cancer patient's prognosis and drug response

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Sema4, and collaborating institutions including Colorado State University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center reported results today from a glioblastoma study in which they validated a biomarker indicative of a patient's prognosis and likely response to specific therapies.

16 Oct 2017

Whole genome sequencing could help better understand genetic abnormalities underlying autism

An analysis of the complete genomes of 2,064 people reveals that multiple genetic variations could contribute to autism. The work suggests that scanning whole genomes may one day be useful for clinical diagnostics.Autism has genetic roots, but most cases can't be explained by current genetic tests.

12 Oct 2017

EKF Diagnostics and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics collaborate on a new diabetic ketoacidosis assay

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics and EKF announce an agreement that allows Ortho customers to access to Beta-Hydroxybutyrate assay.

From EKF Diagnostics 12 Oct 2017

Analytical Science in Precision Medicine

Pittcon is an analytical conference, so naturally my talk will be about analytical chemistry and how analytical chemistry will become increasingly important in delivering healthcare solutions, not only for rich people, but also, hopefully, for poor people across the world.

From Pittcon 19 Sep 2017

Evosep launches new separation technology tailored for clinical omics at HUPO 2017

Evosep aims to improve quality of life and patient care by radically innovating protein based clinical diagnostics. We will make sample preparation and separation for mass spectrometry analysis 100 times more robust and 10 times faster to enable truly large cohort studies and provide the foundation for precision medicine.

From Evosep 19 Sep 2017

STRATEC Molecular offers new products to improve liquid biopsy

Liquid biopsy is a new technology for detection and analysis of biomarkers in blood or other body fluids without the need of invasive procedures.

28 Jul 2017