Fabric Genomics Announces Expanded Oncology Solution, Extending Somatic Cancer Analysis to Clinical Labs

Solution enables clinical labs that perform cancer NGS testing to quickly convert genomic insights to targeted therapies November 15, 2017 05:00 AM Pacific Standard Time SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This week, at the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) Annual Meeting, Fabric Genomics will announce its expanded somatic cancer solution which provides seamless genomic analysis and clinical reporting to... Read more

Promega Maxwell® Modular Automated Nucleic Acid Preparation System Allows Customized Workflows for Labs of All Sizes

MADISON, WI USA (November 14, 2017) A modular automated liquid handling and purification system developed by Promega Corporation for its Maxwell® nucleic acid preparation offersgives labs new found flexibility compared to large all-in-one instruments. The configurable system, which launched this week, works with existing Promega Maxwell® RSC instruments with a software upgrade and introduces two new... Read more

Bio-Techne Awards 40,000 USD Research Grant to Innovative Cancer Researcher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Melbourne-based melanoma researcher selected as the winner of ‘RNAscope ISH Get Hybridized’ giveaway, supporting cutting-edge research MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD), a Bio-Techne brand, has announced the winner of its ‘RNAscope ISH Get Hybridized’ giveaway, designed to recognize and support groundbreaking research with RNAscope® in situ hybridization (ISH) technology. The winner,... Read more

Fluxion Biosciences Appoints Harvard Bioscience as North American Distributor

      Harvard Bioscience will distribute the IonFlux and BioFlux Systems, targeting the electrophysiology and live cell imaging markets SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Fluxion Biosciences, a leading developer of automated solutions for cellular analysis in life sciences research and drug discovery, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Harvard Biosciences. The... Read more

Free Firmware Download for METTLER TOLEDO’s HC103 Halogen Moisture Analyzer Offers Improved Analysis

HC103 moisture analyzer New firmware release 1.40 focuses on faster, better process documentation, including sample ID management and comprehensive performance-assurance reporting. This free, easy-to-download upgrade will help save time and improve results documentation. GREIFENSEE, SWITZERLAND (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Many products require batch-by-batch moisture testing to ensure consistent product quality. Now, the robust and easy-to-use HC103... Read more

Shimadzu Supports New Medicinal Plant Chemistry Program at Northern Michigan University

November 14 2017 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI), the leading provider of cannabis testing instruments, and Northern Michigan University (NMU) announce a collaborative relationship in support of NMU’s new 4-year undergraduate degree program in Medicinal Plant Chemistry. This program is intended to complement the emerging cannabis economy with a specific focus on laboratory analysis, experimental horticulture,... Read more

QIAGEN celebrates surpassing 2,000 cumulative placements of QIAsymphony

Outstanding and unmatched capabilities fuel strong growth in installed base and consumables use on highly versatile Sample to Insight automation solution Hilden, Germany, and Germantown, Maryland, November 13, 2017 – QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the 2,000th placement of QIAsymphony, the leading Sample to Insight workflow automation solution for molecular laboratories... Read more

MilliporeSigma Introduces Stericup® Quick Release System for Improved Cell Culture Filtration

Optimizes user control and streamlines filtration process Uses quality-tested Millipore® membranes for reliable performance Burlington, Massachusetts, November 13, 2017 — MilliporeSigma today launched the new Stericup® Quick Release 500 mL vacuum filtration system, a filter bottle system ideally suited for sterile filtration of cell culture media, buffers and reagents. The Stericup® Quick Release system is the next generation... Read more

Announcing the winner of the 2017 Sir Martin Wood Prize for Japan

13 November 2017 Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce Dr Michihisa Yamamoto from the Quantum-Phase Electronic Center, The University of Tokyo, and Center of Emergent Matters, RIKEN, Japan as the winner of the 2017 Sir Martin Wood Prize. Dr Yamamoto was awarded the prize for his work on the “Control and detection of quantum phase... Read more

Canopy Biosciences Launches CRISPR Complete Gene Editing Kits

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Canopy Biosciences™, LLC, a provider of technologies for gene editing and personalized medicine, announced today that it has launched CRISPR Complete Gene Editing Kits. The CRISPR Complete Kits are the most comprehensive CRISPR kits available, including everything a researcher needs to perform gene editing with the CRISPR-Cas9 system.... Read more