FDA Clears First Blood Test for Identifying a Novel Allergic Sensitization to Red Meat

FDA Clears First Blood Test for Identifying a Novel Allergic Sensitization to Red Meat Thermo Fisher Scientific’s ImmunoCAP Specific IgE alpha-Gal Allergen Component test helps clinicians pinpoint a potentially fatal allergy often resulting from tick bites PORTAGE, Mich., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ImmunoCAP Specific IgE alpha-Gal Allergen Component test has been cleared by the U.S.... Read more

Danaher Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the “Company”) today announced results for the quarter ended July 3, 2020.  All results in this release reflect only continuing operations unless otherwise noted. For the second quarter 2020, net earnings were $927.3 million, or $1.24 per diluted common share which represents a 38.0% year-over-year... Read more

New Metal Detector Enhances Foreign Object Identification for Food Processors and Personal Care Manufacturers for Improved Safety and Operational Efficiency

New Metal Detector Enhances Foreign Object Identification for Food Processors and Personal Care Manufacturers for Improved Safety and Operational Efficiency Thermo Scientific Sentinel 1000 Selectscan Metal Detector is designed to quickly and safely detect objects 25% smaller in volume than legacy systems MINNEAPOLIS, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Detection of foreign objects such as metals is... Read more

Illumina to Announce Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Thursday, August 6, 2020

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced that it will issue results for the second quarter 2020 following the close of market on Thursday, August 6, 2020. On the same day, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time), Francis deSouza, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Sam Samad, Chief Financial Officer, will host... Read more

NEOGEN launches advanced Soleris NG microbial testing system

LANSING, Mich., July 15, 2020 — NEOGEN Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has launched an advanced test system that automatically detects microorganisms in a fraction of the time of traditional testing methods. NEOGEN’s new Soleris® Next Generation (NG) can rapidly detect a wide variety of microorganisms that can threaten the safety and quality of food... Read more

Xylem updates second quarter results, announces major contract wins

Solid performance in context of COVID-19 market challenges Healthy longer-term commercial momentum with large, signature project wins Company to report second quarter earnings July 30, 2020 RYE BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 14, 2020– Global water technology company, Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), today announced that for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, it expects revenue declines of approximately... Read more

Danaher Schedules Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that it will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call for the second quarter 2020 on Thursday, July 23, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET and lasting approximately 1 hour. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the “Investors” section... Read more

Illumina Launches TruSight Software Suite to Accelerate the Identification of Genetic Diseases

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) is bringing turn-key data analysis solutions to accelerate and facilitate the adoption of whole-genome sequencing with the launch of the TruSight™ Software Suite. TruSight Software delivers ready-made infrastructure to realize the full potential of whole-genome sequencing for rare genetic diseases. This new offering enables sample-to-report analysis for genetic disease... Read more

Illumina Accelerator Welcomes First Global Cohort of Genomics Startups

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) has selected seven early-stage companies to join the first global cohort of Illumina Accelerator, the company creation engine focused on partnering with entrepreneurs to build breakthrough genomics startups. Three companies comprise the inaugural funding cycle of Illumina Accelerator Cambridge, UK and four companies will join as part of the 11th... Read more

Illumina Inc. Announces that U.S. Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against BGI Companies

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction order against several BGI companies, including MGI Tech Co., Ltd., Complete Genomics Inc., BGI Americas Corp., and MGI Americas Inc. The preliminary injunction was granted in two patent infringement lawsuits that Illumina... Read more