News about product and service launches
Shimadzu Corporation has released the AutoAmp Genetic Analyzer (“AutoAmp”) for sale in Japan, enabling clinics to perform fully-automatic PCR testing. With the AutoAmp, classified as a Class I medical device, PCR testing involves simply setting the biological samples, dispensing tips, reagent vials, and reaction vessels in place. This instrument can also be used to detect... Read more
MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing of genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of... Read more
MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing of genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of... Read more
MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing of genomes, transcriptomes, and epigenomes, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of... Read more
Winter four-plex panel detects clinically most important respiratory viruses SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Validation with nasopharyngeal swabs and oropharyngeal swabs for highest sensitivity Saliva sampling option convenient for patients, while also achieving high PCR sensitivity; saliva samples do not require extraction and enable a faster, resource-effective workflow NEHREN, Germany–(BUSINESS... Read more
The ‘Edison™ Accelerator’ Programme will give six healthcare start-ups access to world-class technical mentorship and business development support London, UK – December 17, 2020 – GE Healthcare and Wayra UK announce today the launch of GE’s regional programme to support digital health start-ups to http://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-healthcare-wayra-uk-to-support-startups-to-develop-ai-applications-for-healthcare Read more
Ultrafast Multiplex LCMS System Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexera QX Multiplex LC-MS/MS System that uses multiple, alternating sample introduction streams for continuous operation of the mass spectrometer to significantly increase laboratory throughput and profitability. Nexera QX Multiple Stream technology eliminates waiting for column equilibration and system flushing. Nexera SIL-40 UHPLC autosamplers, stream-dedicated injection valves and... Read more
Automatable and reliable COVID-19 test rounds out Company’s menu of offerings for acute diagnostics of the virus WALTHAM, Mass. – December 16, 2020 – EUROIMMUN, a PerkinElmer, Inc. Company, today announced the launch of the CE marked SARS-CoV-2 Antigen ELISA for specific determination of the SARS-CoV-2 protein. The assay adds to the Company’s broad product... Read more
WITec’s alpha300 apyron fully automated Raman microscope has been recognized by the SelectScience Scientists’ Choice Awards with a nomination in the category of “Best New Spectroscopy Product of 2020”. We’re very grateful to be in the running for this award, and sincerely appreciate the support that our customers have expressed for our most advanced microscope... Read more
This genetic test identifies mutations in the PIK3CA gene that can cause cells to grow uncontrollably, which may lead to cancer PIK3CA is the most commonly mutated gene in advanced or metastatic breast cancer, with nearly 40 percent of patients harbouring a mutation in this gene1 The cobas PIK3CA Mutation Test is a PCR-based test... Read more