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NEXUS Biosystems acquires Aurora Biotechnologies

NEXUS Biosystems, Inc. (“Nexus”), a leading innovator and worldwide provider of automated sample management systems, today announced the acquisition of Aurora Biotechnologies of Carlsbad, CA (“Aurora”), a leading developer of proprietary high performance microplates for use in sample storage, high-throughput screening, and cellular imaging.

8 Dec 2009

CLC bio, imaGenes announce collaboration in high-throughput sequencing analyses

Today, the leading provider of High-Throughput Sequencing analysis solutions, CLC bio, announced that they're collaborating with premier German sequencing service provider, imaGenes, to better support the fast growing German market of high-throughput sequencing analyses. imaGenes, will provide all customers receiving Next Generation Sequencing data with a temporary license for CLC Genomics Workbench for assembly and downstream sequence analyses.

3 Dec 2009

Researchers build better artificial visual systems using high-performance gaming hardware

Taking inspiration from genetic screening techniques, researchers from Harvard and MIT have demonstrated a way to build better artificial visual systems with the help of low-cost, high-performance gaming hardware.

3 Dec 2009

Guardian Technologies International introduces Signature Mapping TBDx to diagnose TB

Guardian Technologies International is bringing the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) into the 21st century with Signature Mapping TBDx™ (SM TBDx), an automated diagnostic solution using sophisticated detection algorithms to identify TB under microscopy in sputum samples, at the laboratory level.

2 Dec 2009

Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility selects febit's Geniom RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research

The Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility at the Kimmel Cancer Center of the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, selected febit's Geniom® RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research by proceeding targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and microRNA (miRNA) analysis.

2 Dec 2009

MedImmune to develop and commercialize Trellis Bioscience's anti-RSV antibodies

Trellis Bioscience, Inc. announced today the granting of a worldwide exclusive license to MedImmune, LLC, the global biologics unit of AstraZeneca, to develop and commercialize Trellis’ antibodies directed against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

1 Dec 2009

Genetic Analysis introduces GA-map microarray test for screening of infant gut microbiota

Genetic Analysis AS, the molecular diagnostics company, has launched its GA-map™ microarray test for high throughput screening of infant gut microbiota. At the recent Sackler Colloquium on Microbes and Health in the US, the company presented data from evaluation screens that show its potential as a tool for probing the mechanisms of disease in conditions associated with the gut flora.

1 Dec 2009

Exiqon announces the recognition of ICCB-L

Exiqon A/S announced today that the Harvard Medical School ICCB-Longwood Screening Facility (ICCB-L) has been recognized as a MicroRNA Screening Center of Excellence.

30 Nov 2009

Siemens Healthcare to showcase latest medical imaging technologies at RSNA 2009

At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), "Images, my way" will resonate throughout the Siemens Healthcare booth (#825) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place (Booth #825, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago.

30 Nov 2009

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

Research conducted by University of Minnesota scientists, in collaboration with Celladon Corporation, has led to the invention of technology to more rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure.

24 Nov 2009

EraGen Biosciences to have access to Illumina’s BeadXpress platform

EraGen Biosciences Inc., a developer of novel molecular reagents for the in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) market, and Illumina Inc., a global company that develops, manufactures and markets integrated systems for analysis of genetic variation and biological function, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership and the execution of non-exclusive licensing agreements.

From Illumina, Inc. 23 Nov 2009

Johns Hopkins University to create a Human Proteome Chip using Arrayit's technology

Arrayit Corporation announced today that the new High Throughput Biology Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland purchased Arrayit's proprietary technology to create a Human Proteome Chip to discover biomarkers for autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune hepatitis (first identified by Dr. Zhu), lupus, and others.

18 Nov 2009

Asterand to acquire BioSeek

Asterand plc (LSE: ATD), a leading provider of human tissue and human tissue-based services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in drug discovery research, today announces it has signed an agreement to acquire BioSeek Inc.

18 Nov 2009

Life Technologies to acquire BioTrove

Life Technologies Corporation, a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioTrove, Inc. for an undisclosed amount.

10 Nov 2009

OriGene Technologies' over-expression lysates adopted for Human Protein Atlas project

OriGene Technologies, Inc. today announced Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden has adopted its VERIFY Tagged Antigen(TM) (Over-expression Lysates) in the Human Protein Atlas program. This program is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and is set up to explore the human proteome systematically using Antibody-Based Proteomics.

10 Nov 2009

UCSD findings may help scientists to design better drugs to kill pathogenic strains

Over the last 20 years, the sequencing of the human genome, along with related organisms, has represented one of the largest scientific endeavors in the history of mankind. The information collected from genome sequencing will provide the raw data for the field of bioinformatics, where computer science and biology meet.

10 Nov 2009

Caliper Life Sciences announces financial results for third quarter ended September 30, 2009

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. GAAP revenues increased by 4% to $32.2 million, from non-GAAP revenues of $31.0 million in the same period of 2008, which represents GAAP revenue of $34.0 million in the third quarter of 2008 reduced by $3.0 million for the impact of divested product lines.

9 Nov 2009

PPMD awards $75,000 grant to University of California professor for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research

Patricia A. Furlong, Founding President and CEO of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the largest non-profit organization in the United States focused on finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced today the latest recipient of the End Duchenne Grant Award Program.

6 Nov 2009

Varian launches its 325-MS triple-quadrupole liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer

Varian, Inc. announced today the release of the 325-MS triple-quadrupole LC/MS (liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer) for the efficient detection and identification of chemical compounds in high-throughput laboratories performing environmental, food safety, and toxicology analyses.

6 Nov 2009

Scientists receive $3 million from NIH to uncover how plants make medicinal compounds

Scientists at Michigan State University are receiving nearly $3 million from the National Institutes of Health to uncover how several popular plants make medicinal compounds.

6 Nov 2009

High Throughput News and Research

NEXUS Biosystems acquires Aurora Biotechnologies

CLC bio, imaGenes announce collaboration in high-throughput sequencing analyses

Researchers build better artificial visual systems using high-performance gaming hardware

Guardian Technologies International introduces Signature Mapping TBDx to diagnose TB

Cancer Genomic Microarray Facility selects febit's Geniom RT Analyzer to advance its biomedical research

MedImmune to develop and commercialize Trellis Bioscience's anti-RSV antibodies

Genetic Analysis introduces GA-map microarray test for screening of infant gut microbiota

Exiqon announces the recognition of ICCB-L

Siemens Healthcare to showcase latest medical imaging technologies at RSNA 2009

New technology developed to rapidly identify compounds for the treatment of heart failure

EraGen Biosciences to have access to Illumina’s BeadXpress platform

Johns Hopkins University to create a Human Proteome Chip using Arrayit's technology

Asterand to acquire BioSeek

Life Technologies to acquire BioTrove

OriGene Technologies' over-expression lysates adopted for Human Protein Atlas project

UCSD findings may help scientists to design better drugs to kill pathogenic strains

Caliper Life Sciences announces financial results for third quarter ended September 30, 2009

PPMD awards $75,000 grant to University of California professor for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research

Varian launches its 325-MS triple-quadrupole liquid chromatograph/mass spectrometer

Scientists receive $3 million from NIH to uncover how plants make medicinal compounds

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