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Ashland University Chemistry Professors Develop Method for Measuring Release of Herbicidal Compounds
Ashland University Chemistry Professors Develop New Method for Measuring Release of Herbicidal Compounds; Hope is It Will Lead to Crops Being Developed That Could Produce Their Own Herbicide - October 20, 2011 - Ashland University
Popular Mechanics Recognizes Celestron SkyProdigy with a Coveted 2011 Breakthrough Product Award
Celestron's First Automatically Aligning Telescope Honored in New York City. - October 19, 2011 - Celestron
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® Deubiquitination Assay Kit
AnaSpec, EGT Group, is pleased to introduce the SensoLyte® 440 Deubiquitination Assay Kit. This kit provides a convenient assay for inhibitors/activators screening in deubiquitinylation or for continuous assay of enzyme activity. A natural substrate, ubiquitin, coupled with the AMC... - October 19, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Includes Citrullinated Histone in GO® Peptides Collection
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of on-demand GO® peptides is pleased to offer a wide selection of Histone H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 peptides, especially the H3 peptides. The rapidly expanding Histone GO® Peptides now include citrullinated sequences in addition to sequences that... - October 19, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Novus Focuses on Supplying Quality Antibodies for Model Organism Research
Novus is a leading supplier of research antibodies that have been validated for use in model organisms, and they have recently expanded their selection of top quality reagents for Drosophila melanogaster, Caenorhabditis elegans, and Xenopus laevis. These three model organisms are commonly used in... - October 15, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Stevens Mass Spectrometry Reveals Evolution of Insect Biochemistry
Dr. Attygalle provides new insight into how certain parasites locate host ants. - October 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Novus Announces Two Contest Winners
Novus Biologicals announced today the winners of two customer contests. First, the third quarter Novus Travel Grant winner is Dr. Toryn Poolman of the University of Manchester's School of Medicine, selected for his excellent review of our Glucocorticoid Receptor Antibody (NB300-610). Dr. Poolman... - October 14, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Dr. Charles F. Hayes Releases New Book Bring University Students to Christ: Science and Scripture
Bring University Students to Christ basically explains how to do just that. The author, Dr. Charles F. Hayes, has spent almost his entire life studying Scripture and science. - October 13, 2011 - BookBuzz
MEDC to Spotlight Life Sciences Companies at 2nd Annual Innovation Summit
Marlborough’s growing life sciences cluster will take center stage at Innovation Summit. - October 13, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
New EpiPlus - Histone Modification Antibodies Announced Today
Novus Biologicals announced today the release of a new group of Epi-PlusTM antibodies for histone modification testing. Over the past several months, Novus has collaborated with 21st Century Biochemicals, a leading manufacturer of custom antibodies and peptides, to generate the most well validated... - October 12, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
The MicroStar Lab LTD Achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation Renewal by A2LA for Microbiological Testing
The MicroStar Lab LTD, a leading Microbiological Industrial Testing Laboratory, is pleased to announce that they have earned their ISO/ 17025:2005 Renewal Accreditation by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is a... - October 09, 2011 - The MicroStar Lab Limited
Two New Lamin A + C Antibodies Announced by Novus Biologicals
Novus Biologicals announced today two new Lamin A+C antibodies for use in epigenetic research and for certain cancer research. Lamins and lamin-associated proteins help shape the nucleus and provide a scaffold-type support system for chromosomes and replicating DNA to interact with epigenetic... - October 06, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Novus Biologicals Announces New LAMP2 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new LAMP2 antibody (catalog number NBP1-71692) for use as a cell marker in autophagy signaling and cancer research. This LAMP2 antibody was developed using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM. LAMP2 is a member of a family of membrane glycoproteins. Specifically,... - October 05, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Medical Laboratory Services, Medical Group, Inc. Awarded CAP Accreditation
The accreditation Committee of the college of American Pathologist (CAP) awarded accreditation to Medical Laboratory Services Medical Group, Murrieta, California, based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. - October 04, 2011 - Medical Laboratory Services
The Ozone Hole Reaches South America
The Ozone hole has reached land and population areas in Argentina, Chile and The Falkland Islands. - October 01, 2011 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
New Group of EpiPlus Histone Modification Antibodies Released
Novus Biologicals announced today the release of a new group of Epi-PlusTM antibodies for histone modification testing. Over the past several months, Novus has collaborated with 21st Century Biochemicals, a leading manufacturer of custom antibodies and peptides, to generate the most well validated... - September 30, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
AnaSpec Introduces MOG (35-55), Mouse, Rat Peptide
AnaSpec is pleased to support advances in MS research by providing MOG (35 - 55), mouse, rat, a key peptide that induces severe chronic experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in transgenic mice. - September 29, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers Industry’s First Anti-MOG ELISA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to be the first in the industry to provide a whole suite of reagents and assay kits for the advancement of MS research. This includes MOG proteins, peptides, antibodies and assay kits. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG), a protein with a molecular weight of 26- to 28-kDa,... - September 29, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Argentine Distributor Announced by Novus Biologicals
Novus Biologicals announced today a new distributor partnership in Argentina with Migliore Laclaustra, S.R.L. Argentina is a biotechnology leader in Latin America, with more than 80 multinational corporations and local companies currently operating nationally. The combination of a highly qualified... - September 29, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
NovaTeinBio Introduces New Line of ELISA Kits to Product Catalogue
Biological reagents provider NovaTeinBio has recently announced that they have expanded their product catalogue to include a wider range of ELISA kits for laboratory testing applications. The company’s product catalogue now features the Human Dopamine DA ELISA kits, which can be utilized by... - September 25, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
New Histone H3 [dimethyl Lys9/phospho Thr6] Antibody Released
Today, Novus added a new Histone H3 [dimethyl Lys9/phospho Thr6] antibody to their growing line of EpiPlusTM histone modification antibodies. Over the past several months, Novus has collaborated with 21st Century Biochemicals, a leading manufacturer of custom antibodies and peptides, to generate... - September 21, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Bio-Synthesis Adds New Division Dedicated to Custom Expression of Proteins in Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
In response to increased demand for custom molecular and cell biology products and services, Bio-Synthesis Inc, a U.S-based biotech company, is announcing a major expansion. During the summer of 2011, BSI created a dedicated molecular lab in its 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Dallas,... - September 19, 2011 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Eminent Spine Releases Results from a Study of Their King Cobra Anterior Cervical Plate
Eminent Spine released results, showing no complications, of their King Cobra Cervical Plate. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Anterior Lumbar Buttress Fang Plate
Eminent Spine published a study regarding their Anterior Lumbar Buttress Fang Plate showing results of no complications. - September 15, 2011 - Eminent Spine
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Seminar Part 2 - Research Applications
Topic:Data Mining and Predictive Analytics - Research Applications; Date: Thursday, Oct 13; Time: 6:00-8:45 PM PST; Location: SFSU, Science Bldg (SCI), 1600 Holloway Ave (off 19th Ave), SF; Fees: No charge; Register at: http://sfsudmparesearch.eventbrite.com. - September 11, 2011 - San Francisco State University - Center for Computing in the Life Sciences
Novus Biologicals Announces New NODAL Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibodiy Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new NODAL antibody (catalog number NBP1-71686) for the study of cancer, angiogenesis and stem cells. This NODAL antibody was made using SDIX Genomic AntibodiesTM (GATTM). This NODAL Antibody (NBP1-71686) serves as an excellent tool for studying stem cell... - September 11, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s First Anti-MOG ELISA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to be the first in the industry to provide Anti-MOG (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein) ELISA assay kits. The SensoLyte® Anti-Human MOG (1-125) IgG Quantitation ELISA Kit, SensoLyte® Anti-Mouse MOG (1-125) and SensoLyte® Anti-Rat MOG (1-125) IgG ELISA assay kits are... - September 10, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Provides Industry’s Largest Collection of Anti-Tau Antibodies
In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the major pathological hallmarks are β-sheet aggregates of β-amyloid peptides in senile plaques and hyperphosphorylated tau protein in neurofibrillary tangles (NFT).1-2 AnaSpec, a provider of one of the world’s largest collections of β-amyloid... - September 10, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Norton Scientific Signs Up Shoko Scientific to Boost Sales in Japan
Norton Scientific expands its sales distribution across Asia. - September 09, 2011 - Norton Scientific
Advanced Pharma Finalizes Lease with UMLSTP
Advanced Pharma, a dedicated Phase I-IV comprehensive research facility, has finalized a lease with The University of Miami Life Science & Technology Park's (UMLSTP) developer, Wexford Miami, LLC. - September 08, 2011 - Advanced Pharma CR, LLC
Neuroreality: Galactic Black Hole Big Bang Fountains Are Emitting Missing Dark Matter
According to the "Galactic Big Bang Engine Model" of University of Hawaii’s biophysicist-cosmologist, Bruce E. Morton, "Each galaxy is a stacked double torus resulting from black hole polar big bang fountains, blasting out dark matter and dark energy. As these gather mass, they are pulled back into light matter at the inward flowing spiral arms of the galactic plane, which continuously reenter the black hole to feed its continued big bang emissions." - September 02, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Advanced Pharma Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
Advanced Pharma CR, LLC, one of South Florida’s largest dedicated phases I-IV clinical research facilities, is proud to announce that it has marked the two-year anniversary of its founding. Samantha Amaba, President and co-founder, is thrilled with the company’s success. "Advanced... - September 02, 2011 - Advanced Pharma CR, LLC
NovaTeinBio Introduces New CD Antigens to Company Catalogue
Cambridge, MA-based biomedical innovator and assay development specialist NovaTeinBio has recently announced that they have introduced a new array of products to their existing catalogue of CD antigens. These new products are designed to help medical researchers to increase their understanding of... - August 25, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
AnaSpec Offers ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid Custom Peptide Synthesis Service
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of β-amyloid peptide and Alzheimer’s research reagents, also provides ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid custom peptide synthesis service. ClearPoint™ peptides are AnaSpec’s trademark collection of heavy or stable isotope labeled... - August 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers SensoLyte® 520 TACE Assay Kit
While fluorimetric assay kits for the detection and inhibitor screening of Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) Converting Enzyme (TACE) currently exist, none of these have been able to take full advantage of the performance provided by long wavelength FRET technologies. AnaSpec’s... - August 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado BioScience Association Serves as Catalyst in Assembling CEO Rountable Discussion for Senator Michael Bennet and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought more than 35 industry CEOs together today to dialogue with Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. At Senator Bennet's request, CBSA designed today's session to share the bioscience industry's specific and unique needs in bringing innovative drugs and devices to market under current, often constraining, market conditions. - August 22, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
InsightsNow Announces its Presence at the 9th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium in Toronto, Canada
InsightsNow will deliver two presentations at Pangborn. Beginning on September 5th, Alex Maki, VP of Product Development at InsightsNow and co-presenter, Alexa Williams, Research Manager at Frito-Lay R&D, PepsiCo will present, An Approach to Harness the Treasures in Social Media: Behavior-Driven Framework of the Barbeque Occasion. Then on September 7th, Dave Lundahl, President and CEO at InsightsNow will deliver, Going Beyond Liking: The “So What” About Emotions for Guidance Research. - August 21, 2011 - InsightsNow, Inc.
Redesigned Safety ECO Funnel® Returns to the Market
New and Improved ECO Funnel® for JUSTRITE® Safety Cans Officially Re-Released After Extensive Product Testing - August 20, 2011 - CP Lab Safety
Bioidentical Hormone Doctors Offer Practical Solutions for Vaginal Dryness
As women get older, they may lose interest in sex, it may not feel as great as it once did and they may be less willing to put forth the effort for unsatisfying rewards. But it doesn’t have to be this way. According to Kansas City bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. David Shuck, by treating any physical barriers and changing their outlook on sexuality, women can have a more enjoyable and fulfilling sex life. One physical barrier that many middle aged women will face is vaginal dryness. - August 18, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
Novus Releases New Mix-and-Match Pathway Assay Kits
Novus’ new Mix-and-Match Pathway Assay Kits allow for the simultaneous detection of activation states of multiple kinases in a signal pathway on a single multiwell platform. Their kits are designed to be much easier and faster than traditional Western blots (2.5 hour protocol), demonstrate a... - August 18, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Celestron® Now Makes Astro-Imaging Easier Than Ever
Celestron offers consumers a new generation of astro-imaging products making it even easier to take images of the night sky - August 17, 2011 - Celestron
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Nuclear Receptor Fusion Proteins That Are of Importance to the Pharmaceutical Industry for FRET Interaction Studies
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, supplier of research tools, introduces a collection of Nuclear Receptor-Ligand Binding Domain fusion proteins, carrying a GST tag, capable to bind a Europium-anti-GST antibody. With this the influence of fluorophore-labeled peptides on the ligand binding characteristics can be studied. E.g. the addition of a particular peptide might prevent the receptor from binding a ligand, thereby eliminating a response of a cell to a given stimulus. - August 17, 2011 - MoBiTec GmbH
Mouse Monoclonal DUX4 Antibody Announced by Novus Biologicals
DUX4 is a transcriptional activator of PITX1, whose expression is epigenetically suppressed in differentiated tissues. DUX4 defects are suspected to cause facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD), a degenerative skeletal muscle disease and one of the most common muscular dystrophies. In FSHD... - August 17, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
AnaSpec Offers Monoclonal Antibody, Anti-5-Methylcytidine
AnaSpec, EGT Group is pleased to offer Eurogentec’s popular monoclonal antibody, anti-5-methylcytidine (Clone 33D3) for use in epigenetics research. Purified from ascites, this IgG1 / λ isotype antibody is supplied as a 1 mg/ml solution (in PBS) and is available in three sizes (0.1 mg,... - August 14, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Highlights Calcein AM with High Purity Grades
AnaSpec is pleased to provide Calcein AM at two purity grades, >90% or >95%, as determined by HPLC. AnaSpec also offers the SensoLyte® Calcein Cell Viability Assay Kit - a rapid and sensitive assay to detect viable cells. This kit provides ample reagents (dye and assay buffer) for 1000... - August 14, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues with Let’s talk with Dr. Jim Carrington: A New Leader, an Expanding Vision
The event is sponsored by Boeing. The program will feature the Center’s new President, Dr. James C. Carrington, who will discuss his vision for the institution, along with his hopes for the future of plant science. - August 07, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
World Demand for Rare Earths is Forecast to Expand 7.1% Annually Through 2015
World demand for rare earths is forecast to expand 7.1 percent per year to 180,000 metric tons in 2015. In dollar terms, sales are expected to more than triple from $3.0 billion in 2010 to $9.2 billion in 2015. Consumption will be driven by increases in battery Alloy, electronic product, motor vehicle and permanent magnet output. Market growth is expected to accelerate substantially from the 2005-2010 period. - August 07, 2011 - Electronics.ca Publications
Semiconductor Equipment Company Receiving Lower Cost, Higher Quality Thermal Management Solutions from ATS
A major manufacturer of test equipment for the semiconductor industry needed to reduce the costs of certain heat sink assemblies. Rather than choosing off-shore heat sinks they worked with ATS to meet their goals. - August 05, 2011 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Researchers Discover Method to Decrease Harmful Cyanogens and Increase Protein Levels in Key Staple Crop
“This breakthrough demonstrates that it is possible to use genetic modification to deliver enhanced cassava with decreased cyanogenic content as well as increased protein and essential amino acids that will directly benefit children and at-risk populations,” said Narayanan. - August 04, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding to Flashback Technologies
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Longmont, CO-based Flashback Technologies, Inc. to receive funding and management assistance. - August 03, 2011 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development