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Bruker introduces high-resolution microscope for research in biological dynamics

At the Microscopy & Microanalysis (M&M) 2012 Annual Meeting, Bruker today announced the Dimension FastScan Bio™ Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), which enables high-resolution microscopy research in biological dynamics.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces 30 Jul 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire One Lambda

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire One Lambda, the leader in transplant diagnostics, for $925 million in cash, subject to a post-closing adjustment.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 17 Jul 2012

Multi-well microplates ensure high filtered sample integrity

The need for reliable methods to purify samples and improve assays has led Porvair Sciences to develop a range of proprietary multi-well filtration microplates optimised for applications including cell harvesting, DNA separations, binding studies, plasmid isolation, general filtration and sample clean-up.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 10 Jul 2012

Sectioning of bone as a specialist histology specimen

The significance of histological examination in the classification and diagnosis of clinical conditions is reliant on the expertise of the histology laboratory in managing the wide spectrum of specimen types submitted for analysis.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 9 Jul 2012

Beckman Coulter announces PMA from FDA for Prostate Health Index

Beckman Coulter, Inc., the leader in prostate cancer diagnostics, announces Premarket Approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Prostate Health Index (phi), a simple, non-invasive blood test that is 2.5-times more specific in detecting prostate cancer than PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in patients with PSA values in the 4-10 ng/mL range and is proven to reduce the number of prostate biopsies.

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 26 Jun 2012

Rensselaer Center for Stem Cell Research launches today

Ground-breaking research to advance the application of stem cells to address critical injuries and diseases will be taking place at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in a new center funded by New York state and opened today.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 23 Jun 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces research-grade FT-IR system

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, extended its leading FT-IR spectrometry platform by introducing the first research-grade FT-IR system designed for simple one-touch operation.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 18 Jun 2012

New liquid stable homocysteine kit from Randox

The new liquid stable homocysteine kit from Randox provides a convenient and accurate method for the determination of homocysteine in human serum and plasma. Homocysteine is a potential indicator of a number of disease markers and should therefore be an integral part of a laboratory’s testing menu.

From Randox 11 Jun 2012

Roche files TnT-hs assay 510(k) submission with FDA for use on laboratory analyzers

Roche announced today that it has filed a 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a fully automated TnT-hs assay for use on Roche's full portfolio of laboratory analyzers.

From Roche Diagnostics Limited 8 Jun 2012

Fluxion Biosciences announces launch of Discovery Services business

Fluxion Biosciences, a privately held drug discovery tools and services company, announced today that it is launching a Discovery Services business to support growing demand for assay support on Fluxion's unique cell analysis platforms.

From Fluxion Biosciences 29 May 2012

New liquid urine control available from Randox

The new Randox Acusera liquid urine control is designed to be both easy and convenient for laboratory staff to use. The inclusion of fully assayed target values for 18 commonly performed urine chemistry tests including Microalbumin and hCG enables consolidation and ultimately cost savings.

From Randox 23 May 2012

AB SCIEX, Prosolia enter technology license agreement

Prosolia, Inc. and AB SCIEX announced today that they have entered into a license agreement for technologies developed by Dr. Gary Van Berkel and his colleagues of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 22 May 2012

Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS offers enhanced functionality for bioanalytical laboratories

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS (laboratory information management system) offers enhanced functionality for large molecule bioanalysis in pharmaceutical and contract research organization (CRO) laboratories.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 22 May 2012

Studies of technological innovations presented at DDW annual meeting

Studies of technological innovations being presented for the first time at Digestive Disease Week- (DDW) showed increased accuracy coupled with decreased cost, time or invasiveness of gastrointestinal procedures. Use of a new high-definition colonoscope, for example, improved physician confidence in diagnosing small polyps, potentially reducing the amount of polyps sent for pathology analysis and the associated costs.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 22 May 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific TRACE 1300 Series GC gas chromatography system featured at ASMS 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, is featuring the Thermo Scientific TRACE 1300 Series GC during ASMS 2012. The new TRACE™ 1300 Series GC is a compact, versatile gas chromatography system that is designed to increase productivity and lower cost in QA/QC and routine laboratories working on environmental, chemical and food safety applications.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 21 May 2012

PerkinElmer to showcase new mass spectrometry solutions at ASMS conference

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced today that it will be presenting innovative mass spectrometry solutions that reduce analysis time from minutes to seconds by eliminating sample preparation steps.

From PerkinElmer 18 May 2012

Thermo Fisher signs asset purchase agreement with Nephromics for PlGF assay

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Nephromics LLC, which includes a patent license for exclusive rights to use PlGF for the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. Clinical trials have shown that PlGF supports the diagnosis and risk prediction for preeclampsia.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 16 May 2012

New Liquid ready-to-use Tumour Marker Control available now from Randox

The new Randox Acusera multi-analyte Liquid Tumour Marker Control covers a total of 15 commonly tested and esoteric cancer antigens and tumour markers. The addition of assayed target values enables laboratories to effectively monitor both accuracy and precision.

From Randox 15 May 2012

FDA approves Clinigen’s Foscavir sNDA to treat HIV/AIDS-related CMV infections and herpes

Clinigen Healthcare, the pharmaceutical products division of Clinigen Group, announced today that its supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Foscavir (foscarnet sodium), a treatment for HIV/AIDS-related cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections and herpes, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

From Clinigen Group plc 8 May 2012

PerkinElmer to provide NGS sample preparation solutions to Macrogen

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced an agreement to provide Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation solutions to Macrogen, Inc., a Korean-based global sequencing company.

From PerkinElmer 8 May 2012