April 12, 2018 Clinical Research/Diagn. Informatics & Software Life Science Tools M&A, Partnerships Product Launch

St. Jude Cloud, largest public repository of pediatric cancer genomics data, launches for researchers worldwide

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in collaboration with Microsoft and DNAnexus, offers extensive next-generation sequencing data and unique analysis tools to accelerate research and cures for life-threatening pediatric diseases.   Memphis, Tennessee, April 12, 2018 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today launched St. Jude Cloud, an online data-sharing and collaboration platform that provides researchers access to the world’s largest... Read more

April 12, 2018 Product Launch

QIAGEN launches AdnaTest liquid biopsy kits in prostate and lung cancer

Germantown, Maryland, and Hilden, Germany, April 12, 2018 – QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today launched two novel liquid biopsy panels to evaluate circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the growing field of research into molecular mechanisms in prostate and lung cancers. The AdnaTest ProstateCancerPanel AR-V7 Kit and AdnaTest LungCancer Kit will be... Read more

April 12, 2018 Life Science Tools Product Launch

Fluidigm Releases CFTR Next-Generation Sequencing Library Prep Assay for Use With the Juno System

PDF Version SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announced the introduction of the Advanta™ CFTR NGS Library Prep Assay, a highly efficient and scalable next-generation sequencing (NGS) library prep workflow for sequencing of the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex, multisystem disease that is... Read more

April 11, 2018 Atomic Spectroscopy Product Launch

analytica 2018 – Analytik Jena Is Making AAS Technology Ready for Today’s Labs

11.04.2018 | News Jena, April 11, 2018 — With the novAA® 800 , Analytik Jena is presenting a new Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) at the analytica trade fair in Munich, which is pushing the boundaries of analytical routine applications. An instrumental design with flame, graphite furnace, and hydride technologies on one platform – along with an unparalleled variety... Read more

April 11, 2018 Microscopy Product Launch

ZEISS expands X-ray imaging portfolio with ZEISS Xradia Context microCT

Built on renowned ZEISS Xradia platform and field-convertible to ZEISS Xradia Versa X-ray microscope JENA/Germany, 2018-04-11. ZEISS today introduces a new X-ray imaging instrument, ZEISS Xradia Context microCT, a large field-of-view, non-destructive 3D X-ray microcomputed tomography system. ZEISS Xradia Context is built on time-tested ZEISS Xradia technology, reaping crossover benefits of years of platform advancements... Read more

April 11, 2018 Microscopy Product Launch

Introducing a new X-ray micro-computed tomography (microCT) system

ZEISS Xradia Context microCT offers full context, large field of view, and high throughput imaging News In recent years ZEISS redefined the way to perform 3D X-ray tomography measurements in the laboratory with the breakthrough ZEISS Xradia Versa and Xradia Ultra product families.  By incorporating synchrotron-inspired optics and acquisition methodologies, these X-ray microscopes (XRM) surpassed... Read more

April 11, 2018 Lab Top-10 Molecular Spectroscopy Product Launch

New Generation Microplate Spectrophotometer Redefines Photometry

The Multiskan Sky Microplate Spectrophotometer elevates the photometric assay experience in life science research CARLSBAD, Calif., April 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Research scientists conducting nucleic acid and protein quantification, as well as any other kind of photometric research application, can now use this new UV/Vis microplate spectrophotometer for the ultimate user experience. The Thermo Scientific Multiskan... Read more

April 10, 2018 Chromatography Lab Top-10 Product Launch

Waters New ACQUITY UPLC PLUS Series Sets New Performance Benchmarks

Next-Generation UPLC Platform Designed to Keep Pace with Evolving Laboratory Requirements for Chromatographic Performance MILFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 10, 2018– Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced today the introduction of the ACQUITY™ UPLC PLUS Series, three new ACQUITY UltraPerformance LC™ (UPLC™) Systems that build off of the success of Waters’ industry-leading ACQUITY UPLC separations platform. By embracing a philosophy of... Read more

April 10, 2018 Clinical Research/Diagn. Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

SCIEX launches the Citrine™ Triple Quad™ MS/MS Systems in Europe, bringing maximal speed and sensitivity to clinical diagnostics testing

The SCIEX Citrine™ MS/MS medical device provides clinical labs with one solution to tackle today’s difficult assays, and the versatility to address tomorrow’s precision medicine and wellness testing April 10, 2018 Darmstadt, Germany — SCIEX Diagnostics, the in vitro diagnostics division of SCIEX, a global leader in mass spectrometry in the life sciences industry, is launching the Citrine™... Read more

April 10, 2018 Mass Spectrometry Product Launch

Microsaic Systems launches 4500 MiD for point-of-need mass spectrometry at Analytica 2018

10TH APRIL 2018 Microsaic Systems, Hall A3 Booth 422B, Analytica 2018, Munich, Germany, 10-13 April 2018 Leaders in miniaturised mass spectrometer detection instruments and technologies, Microsaic Systems (AIM: MSYS) has announced the launch of its latest chip-based mass spectrometer at Analytica 2018 (Hall A3, booth 422B). Designed for point-of-need analysis, the 4500 MiD® can be installed... Read more