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Sysmex announces three-year, dual source urinalysis contract agreement with Amerinet

Sysmex, a global leader in medical diagnostic testing equipment and information systems technology, today announced a three-year, dual source urinalysis contract agreement with Amerinet. Amerinet members have immediate purchasing/leasing access to Sysmex automated urine particle analyzers, reagents, controls, and service.

From Sysmex America, Inc. 9 Jul 2010

SAIC-Frederick, Fluidigm collaborate to decode entire genome of Epstein-Barr virus

SAIC-Frederick, Inc. and Fluidigm Corporation are collaborating to decode the entire genome of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) using technology that can speed up research on the genetic basis of cancer and other diseases.

1 Jul 2010

Diagnostic Hybrids receives Chinese SFDA approval for D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening and ID Kit

Diagnostic Hybrids, a Quidel Company, received approval from the People's Republic of China's State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) for its D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening and ID Kit. The D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening and ID Kit is a direct fluorescence assay (DFA) that provides rapid, sensitive and specific screening and identification of Influenza A, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, & 3, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Adenovirus.

1 Jul 2010

Highly specific assay developed to detect ERG alterations in prostate cancer

Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Center for Prostate Disease Research, in collaboration with investigators at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, have developed a highly specific assay for the detection of ERG, a protein associated with tumor formations which is present in more than half of all prostate cancers.

1 Jul 2010

New chemical method for drug design, agrichemicals

University of Delaware scientist Donald Watson is part of a research team that has discovered an easier method for incorporating fluorine into organic molecules, giving chemists an important new tool in developing materials ranging from new medicines to agricultural chemicals.

30 Jun 2010

Gene diagnosis to be featured at 9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN, organized by Reed Exhibitions Japan, will come back again as Asia's largest bio-event from June 30 - July 2, 2010. "Gene diagnosis" is one of the featured topics for this year.

30 Jun 2010

Hydrophobic proteins may serve as biomarkers for treating colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon and rectum, is a common cause of mortality worldwide. Statistical data showed that the number of deaths caused by colorectal cancer is increasing in both men and women.

25 Jun 2010

MDI raises $1.4M as part of follow-on to its $3.3M Series C financing round

Molecular Detection Inc., a company developing Detect-Ready assays designed to increase the speed and accuracy of infectious disease diagnosis, today announced the first close of a new financing. The financing was led by MentorTech Ventures II, LP and included Robin Hood Ventures, Elm Spring Holdings and the Mid-Atlantic Angel Group Fund I and II, LP, all existing investors. The company raised $1.4 million as part of a follow-on to its $3.3 million Series C round announced in late 2009.

23 Jun 2010

CardioGenics announces clinical test sites for QL Care portable blood analyzer

CardioGenics Holdings Inc., developer of the ultra-sensitive QL Care™ Point-Of-Care (POC) analyzer and products for the immunoassay segment of the In-Vitro Diagnostics market, announced the selection of four sites for clinical testing of its patented QL Care™ Analyzer, a portable diagnostic platform designed to produce test results with central lab-like accuracy in 15 minutes using whole blood.

21 Jun 2010

Dako, Omnyx partner to develop clinical algorithms for digital pathology

Dako, a Danish-based world leader in tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and Omnyx, a leader in digital pathology solutions, announced today that they have entered into a three-year agreement to develop clinical algorithms for digital pathology. The aim is to support pathologists in generating even more accurate, objective and reproducible diagnostic results.

21 Jun 2010

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN from June 30 - July 2, 2010

18 Jun 2010

Life Technologies announces product launches in concert with ISSCR 8th Annual Meeting

Life Technologies Corporation, a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced activities and product launches in concert with the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 8th Annual Meeting that highlight the company's offerings of complete end-to-end solutions for stem cell research. Stem cell research has been shown to be a critical component of regenerative medicine; a basis for identifying drug targets and drug screening; and an important step in the development of therapies to treat a variety of diseases.

18 Jun 2010

NuGEN Technologies receives State of California cGMP certification

NuGEN Technologies, the provider of innovative RNA and DNA amplification and sample preparation technologies for breakthrough genomic analysis, today announced it has received the State of California cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) certification following a rigorous audit process. NuGEN is one of the first sample preparation companies to receive this certification, which allows the company to manufacture and ship any of its products under cGMP compliance.

17 Jun 2010

Research studies may lead to future development of cell transplant therapy for ALS

The University of California, San Diego, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Life Technologies Corporation today announced the initiation of studies which may lead to the future development of cell transplant therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Currently, there is only one FDA-approved pharmaceutical addressing this lethal disease, which affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States.

17 Jun 2010

BD Biosciences further expands Research Grant program to support promising stem cell research

BD Biosciences, a segment of BD, announced today a further expansion of its Research Grant program, adding $100,000 worth of reagents, cell culture tools and labware to support promising stem cell research.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 17 Jun 2010

Life Technologies forms GIBCO Cell Therapy Systems

Life Technologies Corporation today announced the formation of GIBCO® Cell Therapy Systems (CTS™), which will offer the life science industry's widest array of products to support cell therapy applications, including regenerative medicine. Specifically designed to help cell therapy practitioners accelerate the transition from research to clinical applications, the product portfolio will include a broad and deep offering of Invitrogen devices and reagents.

16 Jun 2010

Vitro, HemoGenix launch new stem cell testing products at International Society for Stem Cell Research meeting

Vitro Diagnostics, Inc., dba Vitro Biopharma, and HemoGenix®, Inc. announced the launch of new high performance stem cell testing products at the International Society for Stem Cell Research annual meeting being held in San Francisco, CA this week. This meeting is being attended by over 3,000 participants from leading academic institutions and commercial stem cell firms throughout the world.

16 Jun 2010

SIRS-Lab, Analytik Jena partner in molecular sepsis diagnostics

SIRS-Lab GmbH and Analytik Jena AG, also based in Jena, will be strengthened by working together in the field of molecular sepsis diagnostics. As part of this cooperation, Analytik Jena subsidiary AJ Innuscreen GmbH will provide the partner with a platform for automated isolation of nucleic acids with the associated reagent system worth almost half a million euro.

15 Jun 2010

NuGEN launches Encore NGS Library/Multiplex Systems and Ovation 3'-DGE System

NuGEN®, the provider of innovative RNA and DNA amplification and sample preparation technologies for breakthrough genomic analysis, today announced the introduction of its Encore NGS Library/Multiplex Systems and the Ovation 3'-DGE System. Together with the Ovation RNA-Seq System, launched in 2009, NuGEN is continuing to provide life sciences researchers with innovative and versatile sample preparation reagents that enable a broad range of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications through fast, simple and scalable workflows.

11 Jun 2010

Pfizer to join SGC-led collaboration to generate chemical probes for proteins involved in epigenetic signalling

The Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) and Pfizer today announced that Pfizer will join the SGC-led public-private collaboration to generate small molecule inhibitors - "chemical probes" - for proteins involved in epigenetic signalling.

11 Jun 2010

Reagents News and Research

Sysmex announces three-year, dual source urinalysis contract agreement with Amerinet

SAIC-Frederick, Fluidigm collaborate to decode entire genome of Epstein-Barr virus

Diagnostic Hybrids receives Chinese SFDA approval for D3 Ultra DFA Respiratory Virus Screening and ID Kit

Highly specific assay developed to detect ERG alterations in prostate cancer

New chemical method for drug design, agrichemicals

Gene diagnosis to be featured at 9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN

Hydrophobic proteins may serve as biomarkers for treating colorectal cancer

MDI raises $1.4M as part of follow-on to its $3.3M Series C financing round

CardioGenics announces clinical test sites for QL Care portable blood analyzer

Dako, Omnyx partner to develop clinical algorithms for digital pathology

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN from June 30 - July 2, 2010

Life Technologies announces product launches in concert with ISSCR 8th Annual Meeting

NuGEN Technologies receives State of California cGMP certification

Research studies may lead to future development of cell transplant therapy for ALS

BD Biosciences further expands Research Grant program to support promising stem cell research

Life Technologies forms GIBCO Cell Therapy Systems

Vitro, HemoGenix launch new stem cell testing products at International Society for Stem Cell Research meeting

SIRS-Lab, Analytik Jena partner in molecular sepsis diagnostics

NuGEN launches Encore NGS Library/Multiplex Systems and Ovation 3'-DGE System

Pfizer to join SGC-led collaboration to generate chemical probes for proteins involved in epigenetic signalling

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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