CONTACT: Ed Bradley, Vice President of Food Safety, 517/372-9200 LANSING, Mich., May 9, 2017 — Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) has developed an innovative software system that allows food safety directors immediate access to their facilities’ sanitation test results — no matter where in the world their facilities may be. Neogen’s new NeoNet™ is a cloud-based... Read more
METTLER TOLEDO analytical and precision lab balances have received a major firmware upgrade. Firmware v3.40 offers better usability for common weighing applications alongside several new features for an improved, more secure weighing experience. METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce that its latest touchscreen balances are being outfitted with a brand-new version of its proprietary firmware.... Read more
WARREN, N.J., May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Roka Bioscience, Inc. (“Roka”) (NASDAQ: ROKA), a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for the detection of foodborne pathogens, announced today that it has entered into an 5-year non-exclusive distribution agreement with FoodChek Systems Inc. to distribute their lines of both proprietary Actero™ ELITE Enrichment Media... Read more
Monday, May 8, 2017 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Contact: Anthony Slapikas, (412) 826-2452, tony.slapikas@ametek.com AMETEK Develops FlarePro Mass Spectrometer for Flare Gas Combustion Monitoring Accurately and Reliably Determines Flare Gas Heating Values PITTSBURGH, PA—New rules for flare stack combustion from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set to take effect in early 2019 include additional monitoring and... Read more
Basel, 08 May 2017 First blood-based distributed oncology tests covering all four mutation classes Three test choices provide accurate insights into different stages and types of cancer Streamlined testing generates results in five days Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX:RHHBY) today announced the global commercial launch of the AVENIO circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) Analysis Kits, a... Read more
Life Science companies, academic research institutions and biobanks can now achieve comprehensive visualization of biobank sample collection data with disparate databases Chelmsford, Mass. May 8, 2017 – Brooks Life Science Systems (Brooks) is launching its newest informatics platform, BioStudiesTM, to provide the industry’s most comprehensive purpose-built sample intelligence software system integrated with market leading enterprise... Read more
Boston, MA & Rijswijk, The Netherlands – May 5, 2017 Bluebee Holding BV a leading provider of high performance genomics solutions, today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Lars Kongsbak has been appointed as an independent director, and Nicolas Roelofs will become Chairman of the Board. About Nicolas H... Read more
Avantor to Acquire VWR for $33.25 per Common Share In An All Cash Transaction Valued At $6.4 Billion Avantor’s Acquisition of VWR Will Create a Vertically Integrated, Global Player in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Solutions for the Life Sciences, Advanced Technologies, and Research Industries Combined Company Will Provide Broad Offerings and Compelling Solutions for Customers... Read more
Uppsala, Sweden, 4 May, 2017: Gyros Protein Technologies AB, a pioneer in automated nanoliter-scale immunoassays and leading provider of peptide synthesizers and reagents, announced today the appointment of Mark Vossenaar as Vice President Sales, Europe, effective immediately. Mr. Vossenaar brings more than 25 years of experience in developing and leading life and health science commercial... Read more
Research insights from ultra-rapid whole genome sequencing are being used at California’s largest children’s hospital to improve care of critically-ill newborns May 03, 2017 10:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DNAnexus, the global leader in genome informatics and data management, announced that Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) in San Diego has... Read more