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Chromatrap Pro-A Spin Columns improve ChIP assay performance

Porvair Filtration Group has announced the launch of the first product, a ChIP kit containing 24 assays, based upon its novel Chromatrap™ Pro-A Chromatin ImmunoPrecipitation (ChIP) technology. The exciting new product has been enthusiastically tested at 12 beta sites around the world with excellent results and feedback.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 3 May 2011

Bruker launches new FastScan Atomic Force Microscope

Bruker today announced the innovative and unique Dimension FastScan Atomic Force Microscope, which delivers a significant breakthrough in improved imaging speed without sacrificing nanoscale resolution.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces 3 May 2011

Roche introduces new Accu-Chek Mobile glucose monitoring device

Roche Diagnostics Canada, a trailblazer in the healthcare field, is proud to introduce Accu-Chek Mobile, the first strip-free blood glucose monitoring device available on the market.

From Roche Diagnostics Limited 28 Apr 2011

Thermo Fisher revenues increase 4% to $2.72 billion for first quarter 2011

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2011.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 27 Apr 2011

Roche's cobas HPV Test receives FDA approval for cervical cancer screening

Roche announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the cobas HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Test which identifies women at highest risk for developing cervical cancer. This test will help physicians make early, more accurate decisions about patient care, which may prevent many women from developing this deadly disease.

From Roche Diagnostics Limited 20 Apr 2011

Roche introduces new EMR interface for the U.S. Department of VA

Roche announced today that it has introduced a new Electronic Medical Record interface for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that helps VA healthcare facilities improve their efficiency and accuracy by transmitting patient diabetes management data directly into the VistA computerized patient record system.

From Roche Diagnostics Limited 19 Apr 2011

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces wireless sample monitoring solution

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced its new Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue wireless monitoring solution. Smart-Vue™ protects precious samples by monitoring key laboratory parameters including temperature, CO2 concentration, humidity and differential pressure. It can be installed by the user on most laboratory equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, laboratory refrigerators, CO2 incubators and clean rooms.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 16 Apr 2011

Roche LightCycler 480 PCR System to be used at Koch Institute for advanced cancer research

Roche announced today that the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT will be using the Roche LightCycler® 480 System, a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system for the analysis of gene expression and genetic variation, in advanced cancer research.

From Roche Diagnostics Limited 7 Apr 2011

PerkinElmer exhibits new drug discovery reagents and in vivo imaging, detection solutions at AACR 2011

At the 102nd American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, will be exhibiting new offerings in life sciences research and drug discovery reagents, as well as in vivo imaging and detection solutions at Booth #121.

From PerkinElmer 7 Apr 2011

PerkinElmer launches new Multispecies Imaging Module to generate 3D datasets

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced a new Multispecies Imaging Module for PerkinElmer's Fluorescence Molecular Tomography In Vivo Imaging Systems.

From PerkinElmer 5 Apr 2011

Thermo Fisher completes Athena and Lancaster sales for $940 million

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has completed the previously announced sales of its two laboratory-testing services businesses, Athena Diagnostics and Lancaster Laboratories, in two separate transactions, resulting in total proceeds of $940 million.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 5 Apr 2011

Experts discuss about need for national colorectal cancer screening program at Capitol Hill

On Capitol Hill today, colorectal cancer experts and advocates will gather to promote the establishment of a national colorectal cancer screening program in an effort to save lives.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 31 Mar 2011

CardioNexus to launch Panasonic CardioHealth Station at American College of Cardiology 2011 Annual Scientific Sessions

CardioNexus Corporation an affiliated company of Panasonic Healthcare Co. Ltd., will introduce Panasonic CardioHealth® Station at the 2011 Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology.

From PHC Europe B.V. 31 Mar 2011

PerkinElmer launches new oncology testing service for cancer patients

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the introduction of a new oncology testing service.

From PerkinElmer 30 Mar 2011

PerkinElmer expands epigenetic detection reagents portfolio for drug discovery

At the 17th annual Society for Biomolecular Sciences 2011 conference in Orlando, PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the expansion of its epigenetic detection reagents portfolio specifically validated for drug discovery and life sciences research.

From PerkinElmer 29 Mar 2011

Morphologi G3 Raman chemical identification of contaminant particles

A new application note describing ‘Raman chemical identification of contaminant particles’ is now available on the Malvern Panalytical website. It highlights the ability of the company’s Morphologi G3 equipped with Raman microprobe accessory to target particulate impurities, an area of considerable interest to manufacturers of complex, high value products where control of particle size and shape is crucial.

From Malvern Panalytical 25 Mar 2011