Biotechnology News
Cutting edge news about companies engaged in the research and development of new drugs, medical devices and procedures as well as research, books and information on FDA approvals, patents and awards. Biotechnology news highlights the use of biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products that improve the quality of life.
U.S. Granted Patent 8,088,385 B2 Strengthens Advanced Cancer Therapeutics’ Anti-Cancer Product Portfolio
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics (ACT), a privately held company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent 8,088,385 B2 titled “PFKFB3 inhibitor for the treatment of a Proliferative Cancer” by the United States Patent... - April 04, 2012 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
ImmunoReagents Announces Exclusive Japanese Distribution Channel with Funakoshi Ltd. Co.
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality secondary antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of Funakoshi as its new distributor for Japan. ImmunoReagents and Funakoshi will work closely together to bring top quality antibodies... - March 31, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
“24 DNA-2 Blood Types” Invention That Determines Your Disease Predispositions, Genetic Gender, DNA, 2 Blood Types, and Much More is on Sale
“There are over 6 billion people on this planet that need this affordable, less than $20.00; simple; anyone can do it; and such convenience; can be done at home, technology to enhance their lives,” says Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - March 29, 2012 - DNA Alphabet
World Leaders to Address Challenges and Technology Breakthroughs in Sample Preparation for Pathogen Detection at 5th Sample Prep Conference in San Diego, May 3-4
Leading organizations from around the world will convene in San Diego for the Knowledge Foundation’s 5th Sample Prep conference which will take place at the Hilton Resort & Spa from May 3-4, 2012. - March 24, 2012 - Knowledge Foundation
Detroit R&D and ALPCO Diagnostics Sign Distribution Agreement
ALPCO Diagnostics and Detroit R&D agree to a distribution partnership in North America. - March 20, 2012 - ALPCO
Paragon Innovations Helps Diabetics Cut the (Refrigerator) Cord, with Design of New Temperature Control Device
Say goodbye to coolers and ice packs. Available this summer from Kewl Innovations, amazing nano-technology-driven device will keep medicine temps consistent – for days. - March 19, 2012 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Commends PhRMA and We Work For Health for Showcasing the Critical Importance of Clinical Trials to Chronic Disease Sufferers in the State
Members of Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today joined with colleagues from both the public and private sectors, including Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, at a State Capitol News Conference to applaud the release of PhRMA's new report: “Research in Your Backyard.” Colorado's biopharmaceutical industry assists sufferers of chronic disease and includes approximately 300 companies employing over 5,410 with average salaries of $93,000. - March 19, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Book Release
CGMP University inc of San Jose announced the release of two books: 1. How to design a Pharmaceutical Quality system. 2. Principles of design controls for medical device. - March 16, 2012 - cGMP UNIVERSITY INC.
The NEXTflex™ ChIP-Seq Kit Now Includes a Completely Gel-Free NGS Library Prep Protocol
Bioo Scientific incorporated an alternative gel-free, bead-based protocol into the NEXTflex™ ChIP-Seq Kit which reduces the required sample prep time and allows for complete automation of library prep. - March 16, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
CIS Establishes West Coast Presence with New Office and Thought Leadership
CIS expands to West Coast and provides insight at CALBIO. - March 10, 2012 - Compliance Implementation Services
Poncho®/VOTiVO® Seed Treatment Boosts Corn and Soybean Yields
Biological and Chemical Seed Treatment Continues to Deliver Consistent Performance - March 02, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bioptigen Receives Clearance to Market Envisu SDOIS in Canada
Canada approves hand-held ophthalmic SDOCT imaging system for patient use - February 29, 2012 - Bioptigen Inc.
CPC Scientific Announces Its Peptide Facility Passes 2nd Successful FDA Inspection
CPC Scientific is pleased to announce that its 50,000 sf cGMP peptide facility has successfully passed a second US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection. It involved the investigator inspecting CPC Scientific’s peptide production facilities, manufacturing processes, laboratory control... - February 27, 2012 - CPC Scientific
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, Launches Sale of High End Imaging Tools and Accessories for Cell Culture and Light and Fluorescence Microscopy
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, supplier of fluorescent probes and research chemicals, introduces a collection of high end imaging tools for cell based imaging, assays and arrays. The product line includes Imaging Dishes and adequate Stage Frames, Imaging Plates, Imaging Chambers, Slide Tray Plates and Affinity Adhesion Slides. For the design of the products excellent materials, high quality processing and assembly technologies and innovative construction principles were chosen. - February 24, 2012 - MoBiTec GmbH
Mitegen Announces Distribution Agreement with Mexico Diffractia S. de R.L.de C.V.
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Mexico Diffractia S. de R.L.de C.V. of... - February 24, 2012 - MiTeGen, LLC
Nanion Introduces the Orbit 16 – a Pioneering Device for Parallel Lipid Bilayer Recordings
Nanion announces the introduction of a completely new product line for efficient analysis of bilayer-reconstituted ion channels and nanopores. The first of these, the Orbit 16, allows for automated formation of, and recordings from 16 bilayers in parallel, combining efficient data generation and ultra-high data quality. The Orbit 16 takes the pain out of bilayer recordings and facilitates efficient data generation through 16 parallel recordings. - February 24, 2012 - Nanion Technologies GmbH
Bionostics Sponsors MassBio’s Massachusetts CRO/CMO Symposium
Bionostics, a worldwide leader in proprietary calibrator, quality control, and cGMP reagent final fill and finish to the diagnostics and medical device industries, today announced its major sponsorship of the inaugural one-day Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) CRO/CMO Symposium. - February 23, 2012 - Bionostics
IBM and IBN Treating MRSA with Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine in February’s Edition of Healthcare Global
In April 2011, researchers from IBM and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) announced that they had stumbled on “a nanomedicine breakthrough.” They discovered a new type of polymer which was able to detect and destroy bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for HER-2/neu Analysis
ASI’s GenASIs automated scanning and image analysis system for detection and quantifying chromosome 17 and the HER-2/neu gene has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the US. - February 22, 2012 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Biomedica Immunoassays Appoints ALPCO Diagnostics as Its Exclusive Distributor in Canada
ALPCO Diagnostics was recently appointed as Biomedica Immunoassays' exclusive distributor in Canada. - February 15, 2012 - ALPCO
MaxSignal® Malachite Green/LMG ELISA is Included in the USDA’s Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook
The USDA added the MaxSignal® Malachite Green ELISA to the Chemistry Laboratory Guidebook as the recommended method for screening fish for Malachite Green contamination. - February 06, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
GenScript Was the Most Frequently Referred Biology Contract Research Organization by Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles in 2011
GenScript USA Inc., an internationally recognized biology contract research organization (CRO), became the most frequently referred biology CRO in the world by peer-reviewed journal articles in the year 2011. Ever since its inception from 2002, GenScript has been consistently providing biological... - February 03, 2012 - GenScript USA Inc.
FDA Grants Eden Spine 510(K) Clearance for Its New Vertebral Body Replacement
Eden Spine launches in the United States its proprietary Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR), the GIZA™. - February 02, 2012 - Eden Spine, LLC
FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for UroVysion Analysis
GenASIs Scan & Analysis cleared for FISH Detection and Analysis of chromosomal abnormalities in urine specimens. - February 01, 2012 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Virtual Job Summit for Postgraduate Life Scientists Opens February 1st
Bio Careers hosts it's second Virtual Job Summit for postgraduate scientists starting February 1st. The Summit is free for all Bio Careers Members, which comprise graduates and postdocs from the top 25% of graduate programs worldwide. - January 25, 2012 - Bio Careers
SimpleCTMS Extends Client Base to Clinical Imaging Services Sector
Trial By Fire Solutions, a leading eClinical solution provider specializing in clinical study management applications, today announced that it has expanded its market reach for SimpleCTMS to include the imaging services sector. A US-based global imaging services company has licensed SimpleCTMS to... - January 21, 2012 - Trial By Fire Solutions
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Nurture Earth Pvt. Ltd. to Form Stem Cell Joint Venture in India
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. of San Diego, CA signs MOU with Nurture Earth, Pvt., Ltd. of India to form joint venture called BioRegenerative Sciences India (BRS India). The new joint venture, BRS India will produce, test, register, and market and sell BRS' stem cell-based therapeutic products in the Asian markets. - January 20, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
CrystalGenomics Scores KRW 3 Billion in Strategic Equity Investment from KSLSF, a Life Science Fund Backed by the City of Seoul and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy
CrystalGenomics, Inc. (KOSDAQ: CRYSTAL [083790]), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Korea, has just announced that it has successfully raised KRW 3 Billion (USD 2.6 Million) in a private placement to the Korea Seoul Life Science Fund (KSLSF). This is the third time within... - January 16, 2012 - CrystalGenomics, Inc.
John Quackenbush to Speak at CHI’s Bioinformatics & Cancerinformatics Conference, February 21-23, San Francisco, CA
Dr. Quackenbush will present in the translating biomarker driven cancer treatments into practice session. - January 12, 2012 - Cambridge Healthtech Institute
SignaBlok Awarded DARPA Contract to Support New Technology to Combat Sepsis
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to introduce company’s new approach to the prevention and treatment of sepsis (blood poisoning). - January 12, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.
MResult Corporation to Sponsor 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress
MResult Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress hosted by CBI in Washington, D.C. At the event, MResult representatives will be showcasing the firm’s Aggregate Spend Solution application. This customized compliance... - January 11, 2012 - MResult Corporation
CrystalGenomics to Present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12
CrystalGenomics, Inc. (KOSDAQ: CRYSTAL (083790)), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Korea, has just announced that Joong Myung Cho, Ph.D., President & CEO, will present an overview of CrystalGenomics’ business strategy and an update on its development pipeline on... - January 11, 2012 - CrystalGenomics, Inc.
NEXTflex™ Modules Lower the Cost of Next Generation Sequencing Sample Prep
Bioo Scientific recently launched the NEXTflex™ DNA, ChIP-Seq, and PCR-Free Modules, which were designed to lower the cost of library prep for high throughput users. Modules are available for each step in the library preparation protocol including end repair, adenylation, ligation and PCR. - January 06, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Bioo Scientific Simplifies the Analysis of Apoptotic Bodies with the D-Pop™ Kit
Bioo Scientific launched the D-Pop™ Kit to capture apoptotic bodies from cell-free fluids and to extract DNA from them offering a non-invasive source of biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases. - January 05, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Introducing SHL’s first White Paper: “Auto Injectors: From Planning to Launch”
SHL is introducing the company’s first White Paper on autoinjectors with the goal of sharing with readers insights on how to prepare for the overall project. - January 05, 2012 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
Kanguro Enters Finnish Biotech Sector with Its Magnetic Solution
Kanguro's magnetic solution helps attract more business opportunities for the biotech sector. - January 04, 2012 - Kanguro
GenScript Launches Rush Gene Synthesis Service
Internationally recognized biology contract research organization GenScript USA Inc. today announced the launch of Rush Gene Synthesis service in the global market. - December 27, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
Applied Spectral Imaging Announces the Launch of the GenASIs Automated Imaging Platforms for Genetic and Pathology Analysis
The GenASIs advanced cytogenetic and pathology platforms are the foundation of ASI’s new offering. With its superior imaging and analysis capabilities, ASI provides state of the art diagnostic aids, offering cytogeneticists and pathologists accurate genetic and pathology analysis. - December 24, 2011 - Applied Spectral Imaging
SHL Receives Great Response at the 2011 PDA in Basel
SHL successfully wrapped exhibition at the PDA’s "The Universe of Pre-filled Syringes and Injection Devices” event. - December 14, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
SFL’s Public Affairs Now Covers Bioethics
SFL’s Public Affairs team, helping organizations shape EU rules, saw exciting expansion in 2011. - December 11, 2011 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
CoreTherm Medical, Inc. Expand Mobilizer Business by Signing Paul Almaguer in Dallas
CoreTherm Medical, Inc., today announced that they have signed a contract with Dallas/Ft Worth area-based Paul Almaguer to become a new mobilizer for their CoreTherm® system. - December 10, 2011 - CoreTherm Medical Inc.
PhoneDOCTORx Exceeds 30,000 Physician-Patient Consultations via Telemedicine
Telemedicine pioneer PhoneDOCTORx (PDRx) announced today it delivered its 30,000th telemedicine consultation (since 2006) to Extended Care Facility (ECF) patients with patented telemedicine services - providing both audio and/or video access to Board Certified physicians during off hours. - December 06, 2011 - American Doctors Online
Pipette.com Now Has ISO 9001 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Accreditation to Compliment the Existing ISO 17025 Accreditation for Pipette Calibration
Pipette.com is excited to announce the attainment of ISO 9001:2008 certification and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 accreditation on top of existing ISO 17025:2005 Accreditation. The ISO 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 accreditations were issued by A2LA. The ISO 9001 accreditation was issued by QAS... - December 04, 2011 - Accutek Laboratories
Planer Supporting PhD Student to Test Cryo Preservation of Larger Volume Cells Using Planer Liquidus Tracker
Planer is proud to be helping finance a PhD student at University College London. The student will be utilising, amongst other equipment, a new Planer freezer to experiment with the cryo preservation of larger volumes of liver cells. - November 30, 2011 - Planer
Advanced Microplates Receives Funding Round
Biocroi, the Dublin-based biotech company has recently received €800k in funding to further its work on a unique range of multi-well microplates. These are for use in drug discovery research in the pharmaceutical and bio industries. - November 19, 2011 - Advanced Microplates by Biocroi
PharmaJet Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding
PharmaJet Inc. announced today that it will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to pursue innovations that address persistent health and development challenges. Dr. Linda... - November 16, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Rolls Out First Phase of Strategic Refocus with Appointment of Four Key Leaders in the Bioscience Industry to Its Board of Directors
The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is adding four of the area's most well-known and successful leaders in the Bioscience Industry to its Board of Directors. Change in board composition is the result of a strategic refocus for the FRA, and those recently appointed to the board include: Donald M. Elliman, Jr.; William Freytag, PhD; James C. T. Linfield; and David Perez. - November 15, 2011 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Educating the Public Through Educating the Students
Science2Discover™ Announces “Gene’s World” and “Gene and You”—a simple way to introduce elementary school kids to the world of genetics and biotechnology. - November 12, 2011 - Science2Discover
Mitegen Announces Distribution Agreement with Helix Biotech in Malaysia
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Helix Biotech (M) SDN BHD of... - November 12, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with AJK Analytical Services
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual distribution agreements with AJK Analytical Services. - November 12, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC