Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Asia Precision Medicine Research Array for Regional Screening Initiatives

New genotyping tool reduces cost and complexity of analysis associated with whole genome sequencing to more efficiently advance clinical research of diseases in Asians SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Epidemiologists conducting national precision medicine initiatives focused on gathering clinical research data on genetic variation among East and South Asian populations now have access to... Read more

New Thermo Scientific Samco Leakproof Vials Offer Enhanced Sample and User Safety

Samco Clicktainer vials provide secure and reliable sample collection and transport Thermo Scientific Sterilin containers suitable for molecular biology and genomic and forensic applications WALTHAM, Mass., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — For the rigorous requirements of molecular biology, genomic and forensic research facilities, new universal containers are specifically lot tested and certified to be free from RNase, DNase,... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Next Generation of Complementary Technologies for Forensic DNA Analysis

 Precision ID GlobalFiler NGS STR Panel v2 and Converge 2.0 software enable retrieval of more data from mixed and degraded samples CARLSBAD, Calif., July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Forensic scientists who need to differentiate genetic profiles in forensic DNA mixtures, such as those commonly associated with crime scenes, now have access to a new next-generation sequencing (NGS)... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific and SRI International Collaborate to Enhance Small Molecule Research

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and SRI International, a research center that creates world-changing solutions, today announced the results of a collaboration agreement to enable researchers to combine the results of high-resolution Orbitrap LC/MS experiments with highly curated and organism-specific metabolic pathway and genome data for quick and effective mass... Read more

New Universal RNase-, DNase- and Human DNA-free Containers Designed for Enhanced Sample Safety and Viability

WALTHAM, Mass., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — For the rigorous requirements of molecular biology, genomic and forensic research facilities, new universal containers are specifically lot tested and certified to be free from RNase, DNase, human DNA and pyrogens. Thermo Scientific Sterilin quality-assured containers are aseptically manufactured under controlled, automated cleanroom conditions. The containers are designed for the safe handling... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Adds Three New Products to Leading Semiconductor Portfolio

New products designed to help semiconductor failure analysis labs achieve higher volumes of samples and faster time-to-data HILLSBORO, Ore., June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — For semiconductor manufacturers seeking fast, high-quality electrical and physical failure analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific today announced three new additions to its broad portfolio of semiconductor failure analysis workflows. The company will demonstrate these products and... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Availability of Two New Immunoassays Designed to Maximize Detection of Synthetic Cannabinoids

FREMONT, Calif., June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Two new immunoassays for the detection of Synthetic Cannabinoids, the Thermo Fisher CEDIA AB-PINACA and CEDIA UR-144/XLR11 Assays are now available for Criminal Justice and Forensic Use.  Synthetic Cannabinoids are the largest and fastest growing group of new psychoactive substances on the market, making the availability of these assays... Read more

New Enrichment Media Formats Offer Reduced Preparation Time to Food Microbiology Laboratories

Thermo_Fisher_Scientific_Logo Thermo Fisher Scientific QuickBag, 4.5L Thermo Fisher Scientific FitBag 4.5L Help streamline media preparation workflows and increase productivity BASINGSTOKE, England, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — To facilitate operational efficiency in food microbiology laboratories, a new range of bagged enrichment media is designed to reduce hands-on preparation time. The bags contain pre-weighed, ready-to-hydrate, gamma-irradiated enrichment media... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Recognizes Tandem Mass Tag Grant Award Winners at ASMS 2017

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, will recognize the winners of the 2016 Thermo Scientific Tandem Mass Tag (TMT) Research Award at a breakfast workshop held on June 6, 2017 during the 65th American Society of Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) Conference in Indianapolis. Now in its third year, the research competition selects scientists... Read more

New On-Demand Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing Panels for Inherited Disease Research Deliver User Customization Without High Upfront Cost

Clinical researchers studying germline disorders now have access to an extension of the highly referenced, Ion AmpliSeq next-generation sequencing (NGS) line of assays. The new Ion AmpliSeq On-Demand targeted sequencing panels for inherited disease research provide easy and practical design customization capabilities to lower upfront costs regardless of project size. Thermo Fisher Scientific will introduce... Read more