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ChemDAQ Ramps Up Distribution Channels for Steri-Trac® Sterilant Gas Monitoring System
Company expects continued growth in both sales and reputation with new deals in place. - August 18, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Bioo Scientific Chooses Eureka Genomics as Its Next-Generation Sequencing Provider
Bioo Scientific selected Eureka Genomics as its next-generation sequencing service provider. - August 17, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Market Projected to Reach $ 10.7 Billion by 2015
This report examines technology developments, trends, manufacturing, and supply of hESCs - August 13, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Pipeline and Commercial Insight: Allergic Rhinitis - Immunotherapy Growth Surpassed by Generic Erosion by Datamonitor Now Available at ReportsandReports
Datamonitor estimates 2009 allergic rhinitis sales of $5 billion in the seven major markets, and forecasts a decline to $4.2 billion by 2019. - August 13, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Global Bioinformatics Market Expected to Reach $8.3 Billion by 2014
This report examines bioinformatics market dynamics, areas influencing the market, platforms market, management tools, and more. - August 12, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Beike Biotechnology as Silver Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
AnaSpec Introduces Speedy 28-Day Antibody Service
AnaSpec introduces the Speedy 28-day custom polyclonal antibody service. Leveraging proven technology from Eurogentec, AnaSpec's parent company, this protocol uses a proprietary mixture of Freund's free immuno-stimulatory compounds. The first bleed, obtained at the accelerated rate of Day 21 after... - August 11, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Biotage Launches New Isolera™ ELS Detector, Helps Isolate Virtually Any Compound
Biotage introduces the Isolera ELSD-1080 evaporative light-scattering detector for flash purification. Biotage now provides a flash purification solution for nearly every compound type including semi-volatile UV transparent as well as UV absorbing compounds. - August 01, 2010 - Biotage
Steri-Trac® System Purchased by Two More VA’s
Medical centers in Florida and Tennessee are the latest to choose ChemDAQ system for sterilant gas monitoring. - July 31, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Executive Impact Group Provides Startup Solutions to VC Funded $40M Calithera Biosciences
Executive Impact Group providing expertise startup solutions, operations and human capital management services to Calithera Biosciences. - July 30, 2010 - Executive Impact Group
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honors 11 Outstanding Scientists
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology last week named 10 scientists the winners of the nonprofit’s annual awards. Another winner was announced earlier this year. The recipients, who will give talks at the society’s annual meeting April 9-13 in Washington, D.C., are... - July 30, 2010 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biotage Introduces Highly-Selective ExploraSep 96-Well Screening Plates Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
Biotage (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for analytical and medicinal chemistry, announced the introduction of ExploraSep 96-well screening plates to identify optimum scavengers. The 4 different screening plates deliver 128 selective resins based on high-performance,... - July 29, 2010 - Biotage
Bioo Scientific Releases the ExoMir™ Kit to Facilitate RNA Analysis in Cell-Free Fluids
Bioo Scientific’s new ExoMir™ kit simplifies the fractionation of and RNA extraction from exosomes and other microparticles in cell-free fluids. - July 26, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Generation Health Launches Video Series Targeting DNA Test Kit Concerns
Generation Health’s monthly video series will feature interviews from medical and health professionals opposed to Genetic Testing. - July 24, 2010 - Generation Health
AnaSpec’s Published References Pass 1000
As compiled by Stanford University’s Highwire Press, the number of published papers that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 1000. Products cited include AnaSpec’s custom and catalog peptides, antibodies, assay kits, dyes, standard amino acids, unusual amino acids and synthesis... - July 21, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
NSF Funds Infection-Resistant Orthopedic Research
Researchers at Stevens explore inkjet printing of drug-eluting, bioresorbable micropatterns onto the surface of orthopedic implants to prevent bacterial infection of the implants. - July 21, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
International Stem Cell Corp. and India's Largest Eye Hospital to Develop Stem Cell-Based Treatment for Corneal Vision Impairment
International Stem Cell Corporation and Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital, a nonprofit medical facility, are collaborating to develop ISCO's 'CytoCor™' stem cell-derived corneal tissue. The goal is to use CytoCor, human tissue derived from pluripotent human stem cells, to treat corneal blindness and vision impairment. - July 11, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
Another VA Chooses ChemDAQ
Oregon facility becomes 53rd VAMC to purchase Steri-Trac monitoring system for employee safety. - July 10, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Calibrate, Inc. Supports “Team InterMune” Fundraising for Bike 4 Breath 2010
Calibrate donates to six-time sponsor of Bay Area charity bike ride to promote lung health. - July 08, 2010 - Calibrate, Inc.
The 5th BIO KOREA 2010, Korea’s Largest Exhibition & Conference, on Biotech in Seoul, 1-3 September
The 5th BIO KOREA 2010 Conference & Exhibition will be held from September 1 to 3, 2010 at COEX in Seoul/Korea. BIO KOREA of this year offers a variety of high-level conference, international exhibition and partnership events and provides an opportunity to find business and technology partners. It expects to 265 companies and about 19,000 visitors from across the globe. - June 29, 2010 - Bio Korea
Functional Genetics Announces Two Separate Awards from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to Develop Broad Spectrum Antivirals
Functional Genetics, Inc. today announced the awarding of two different Phase II SBIR awards from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to pursue innovative approaches for antibody-based targeting of infectious diseases. Under the terms of the agreement, Functional... - June 29, 2010 - Functional Genetics, Inc.
ChemDAQ, Inc. Files for Patent for Peracetic Acid Sensor
New sensor will warn workers of potentially harmful exposure. - June 23, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® uPA & tPA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to introduce two plasminogen activator assay kits – the SensoLyte AFC Urokinase (uPA) Assay Kit and the SensoLyte AMC tPA Assay Kit. - June 19, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
BIOCIUS Life Sciences and BlueSky Biotech Extend Partnership, Provide Validated Enzymes Fully‐Validated SIRT1 Enhances Drug Discovery Investigation
BIOCIUS Life Sciences Inc., developers of the RapidFire® highthroughputmass spectrometry system, and BlueSky Biotech, service provider of discovery biologicals, today announced their collaboration to offer the industry’s only Sirtuin (SIRT, silent mating type information regulation... - June 18, 2010 - Blue Sky Biotech
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with Bioeasy Diagnostica
AnaSpec, Inc. and Bioeasy Diagnostica today announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow Bioeasy Diagnostica to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products throughout Brasil. AnaSpec’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Violeta Rajkovska, noted, “AnaSpec... - June 18, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ALPCO Diagnostics Exclusively Offers Animal NGAL Assays from BioPorto
BioPorto Diagnostics has awarded ALPCO Diagnostics exclusive distributorship for its animal NGAL ELISAs to the North American market. BioPorto’s prominence is unrivaled in immunoassays for measuring NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) – the breakthrough kidney injury... - June 17, 2010 - ALPCO
AsymmetRx Medical Signs Multi Year Agreement with Ventana Medical a Member of the Roche Group
AsymmetRx Medical, Inc. an Acton, MA based Biotechnology Company, announced the signing of a license agreement with Ventana Medical, A member of the Roche Group. This agreement provides Ventana with the exclusive license and distribution rights of their patented Prostate Cancer Diagnostic tool... - June 11, 2010 - AsymmetRx Medical, Inc.
ALL-TAIL™ Kit for Poly(A) Tail Analysis Launched
Bioo Scientific launched the ALL-TAIL™ Kit for size and sequence analysis of the poly(A) tail and 3’ UTR sequence of mRNA. - June 10, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
ALPCO Diagnostics Prepares for Launch of Unique Immunoassays
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the recent hiring of Leon F. Hebert Jr., Ph.D. As ALPCO’s new Diabetes and Obesity Product Manager, Dr. Hebert will be charged with overseeing the launch of several new ELISA research tools, including: Mouse Proinsulin ELISA, Rat Proinsulin ELISA, Mouse C-peptide... - June 09, 2010 - ALPCO
VQ OrthoCare’s BioniCare System Named Winner of TechAmerica High-Tech Innovation Award
Maker of the OActive™ Knee Brace and BioniCare® System Takes Hold of First Place Win at Awards Ceremony Celebrating Excellence and Achievement in Technology - June 09, 2010 - VQ OrthoCare
AnaSpec Introduces Rhodamine 110 Labeled GO® Peptides
Rhodamine 110 (Rh110)-labeled peptides are used in the study of a number of protease activity. - June 05, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
The Allogeneic Adult Stem Cells Company Announcing Appointment of Dr. Lev Verkh
Lev Verkh is now a part of Stemedica, the allogeneic adult stem cells manufacturing company for effective stem cell clinical trials, thus improving the life of humans. - June 05, 2010 - Stemedica Cell Techechnologies
Arisey Announces eProspecting Solution Upgrade for Biotechnology Industry
Empower Biotechnology companies to monetize online sales leads in the digital age. - June 03, 2010 - Arisey
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® GSH and GST Assay Kits
AnaSpec has introduced two new Glutathione (GSH) related kits - the SensoLyte® Glutathione Cellular Assay Kit and the SensoLyte® GST Activity Assay Kit to complement the colorimetric and fluorimetric SensoLyte® Total GSH assay kits. The SensoLyte® Glutathione Cellular Assay Kit... - May 28, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
VQ OrthoCare Unveils “The Better Knee Guarantee” on the BioniCare Treatment System
Risk-Free Program Provides Guarantee on Deferment of a Total Knee Arthroplasty with BioniCare Treatment Completion. - May 27, 2010 - VQ OrthoCare
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-5-Methylcytidine Monoclonal Antibody
AnaSpec has introduced the popular monoclonal antibody, anti-5-methylcytidine (Clone 33D3) for use in epigenetics research. - May 23, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
International Stem Cell Corporation Enters Into Strategic Alliance to Automate Cornea Tissue Production
International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO), www.intlstemcell.com, announced today that it had entered into a strategic alliance with The Automation Partnership (TAP), www.automationpartnership.com, to automate and scale up the production of stem cell-derived human corneal tissue. The alliance... - May 22, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
IonSense Issued Three Patents Related to Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry
Supports Current Products and Applications in Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Development, and Forensics - May 20, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
VIRUN® to Premiere OmegaH2O® Through WEDAR at CPhI and HI/NI in Shanghai, China
Virun to premiere water soluble and shelf stable OmegaH2O® in China through WEDAR Biotechnology Co. Ltd. OmegaH2O® is patents pending. - May 18, 2010 - VIRUN
International Stem Cell and Absorption Systems Confirm Results Showing Stem Cell Derived Corneal Tissue as an Alternative to Animals for Drug Testing
International Stem Cell Corporation announced the results of a second set of experiments confirming that its lab-grown corneal tissue closely mimics the drug absorption and drug metabolism characteristics found in normal corneal tissue. Other tests show that the stem cell derived corneal tissue refracts light, signifying the potential therapeutic value in treating corneal injury and disease. - May 17, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
AIR™ Sample Prep Kits for Illumina-Compatible Small RNA Sequencing Launched
Bioo Scientific launched the AIR™ Small RNA Sequencing Kit for sequencing small RNA using the Illumina platform. - May 17, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
AnaSpec Introduces ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid Custom Peptides
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of β-amyloid peptide and Alzheimer’s research reagents , has introduced its ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid custom peptide synthesis service. ClearPoint™ peptides are AnaSpec’s trademark collection of heavy or stable isotope... - May 12, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
RayBiotech Announces Biomarker Grant Awardees
RayBiotech, Inc., the Protein Array Pioneer Company, has announced the winners of its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. In total, 18 award recipients were chosen for grants of up to $20,000 each, redeemable for RayBiotech products and services. "By offering these grants," states Dr. - May 06, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
SkinDNA™ Scientists Uncover the Secrets to Great Skin, Within Your DNA
Today heralds a new era in personalized skin care with the launch of the SkinDNA™ Test – the world’s first comprehensive genetic skin profile test. According to Advanced Dermatology’s Dr Sarah Freilich, "SkinDNA is one of the most exciting, eyebrow-raising developments... - May 05, 2010 - SkinDNA
Colorado BioScience Association Showcases Colorado's Bioscience Industry at BIO 2010 Conference in Chicago, May 3-6
Colorado’s life sciences community will be heavily represented at the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) International Convention, May 3-6 in Chicago. The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will play a lead role in showcasing companies and partners helping to grow the bioscience industry in the state at The Colorado Pavilion, located in booth #1426 of the Exhibit Hall area. - May 05, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Calibrate, Inc. to Exhibit at 2010 BIO International Convention
Calibrate’s Pipette Calibration Service System to be Featured at Global Biotechnology Event - May 02, 2010 - Calibrate, Inc.
GenScript Launches Guaranteed Gene-to-Protein Service Package Following the Technology Breakthrough from OptimumGene™ Gene Optimization
Benefiting from its patent-pending OptimumGene™ gene optimization technology breakthrough which can achieve a 10-fold or greater increase in protein expression, GenScript now offers a first-to-market guaranteed Gene-to-Protein custom service package. - April 28, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Bioo Scientific Launches ELISAs for High-Throughput ApoB Quantitation
Bioo Scientific launched the MaxDiscovery™ Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) ELISA Kit, a two-step ELISA that analyzes the quantity of ApoB in tissues, serum, plasma or cultured cells. - April 26, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Colorado BioScience Association Hosts Second Annual Career and Resource Fair, April 28, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) hosts its second annual Career and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event will bring students and job seekers - looking to learn more about careers in Colorado's bioscience industry - together with some of the state’s most dynamic life sciences companies and education organizations. - April 25, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces New MMP Recombinant Proteins
AnaSpec has announced the release of three new MMP recombinant proteins, MMP-1, MMP-9 and MMP-12. These proteins, derived from the catalytic domain of the proteins, are supplied as activated proteins (activation by APMA is not necessary). They can be used as positive controls for the SensoLyte®... - April 25, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group