Hans E. Bishop to Join Agilent’s Board of Directors

CEO of Juno Therapeutics brings deep knowledge of the biopharma industry SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 18, 2017 Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Hans E. Bishop, CEO of Juno Therapeutics, has been elected to its board of directors. Bishop co-founded Juno Therapeutics, a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company, in 2013. As president and CEO, Bishop... 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

Agilent Technologies Presents Thought Leader Award to Dr. Ram Sasisekharan

Influential MIT Researcher Recognized for Advancing the Use of Analytical Techniques and Multilayer Analysis for Characterization of Biopharmaceuticals SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 18, 2017 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that Ram Sasisekharan, Ph.D., has received an Agilent Thought Leader Award in recognition of his contributions in the field of biologics characterization. A more... Read more

SPM-8100FM High Resolution Scanning Probe Microscope ReleasedFive Times Faster Data Acquisition and Nano-Level Observationin Air or Liquid

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of its flagship SPM-8100FM scanning probe microscope, featuring five times faster data acquisition, four times wider scan in both X and Y-axis directions, and ultra-high resolution performance that is as high in both air and liquids as in a vacuum. A scanning probe microscope (SPM) is a microscope that scans... Read more

Agilent Technologies Introduces New High-Sensitivity NGS Target Enrichment Solution

New Solution Streamlines Workflow and Eliminates Sequencing Errors SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 17, 2017 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced its newest next-generation sequencing (NGS) library prep solution — Agilent SureSelectXT HS — a complete target enrichment research solution that provides total workflow management for laboratories, from QC to target enrichment, to analysis and... 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

Press Release: High-Precision Weighing Platforms: New from METTLER TOLEDO

Benefits of PBK9 and PFK9 Weighing Platforms include: Outstanding accuracy: The platforms are ideally suited for all weighing processes in which quality is critical and tolerances need to be minimized. Reliable performance: The platforms notify the operator when recalibration or adjustments are necessary due to environmental changes. Easy maintenance: Automated calibration with a built-in calibration... Read more

PerkinElmer to Hold Earnings Call on Thursday, August 3, 2017

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PerkinElmer, Inc., (NYSE:PKI) a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced that on Thursday, August 3 2017, after market close, the Company will release second quarter 2017 results. The Company will also host a conference call the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. Robert... Read more