Biotechnology News
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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
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
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
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
The Center for Legal and Medical Genetics Launches New Paternity Testing Website: www.centredegenetique.ca
The Center for Legal and Medical Genetics, Inc. ("The Center") has announced today the launch of a new website (www.centredegenetique.ca) for paternity testing and DNA identification testing. - April 25, 2010 - The Center for Legal and Medical Genetics, Inc - Le Centre de génétique médico-légales, Inc.
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
EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. Enters Pakistan Market with Its TDPA™ Technology
Green Force (Pvt) Ltd. (Pakistan) Joins EPI’s Global Network of Distributors - April 24, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
Research & Entrepreneurship Day 2010: Engineering Innovation
R&E Day is a showcase of Stevens advanced technologies, including its array of startup companies and student based research programs. It is also a celebration of the Institutes’ focus on entrepreneurship and success in engineering solutions for the betterment of mankind. R&E Day is intended to foster relationships with industry, investors, and researchers who can cooperate in commercializing these exciting new technologies. - April 23, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Prof. Joseph Paulauskis Joins the Scientific Advisory Board at Ocimum-Genelogic
Prof. Joseph Paulauskis from the International Genomics Consortium has joined the ocimum’s Scientific Advisory Board. Prof. Paulauskis was associated with research and development and also led management of external collaborations for Pfizer Inc. - April 22, 2010 - ocimum biosolutions
Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2010 Sponsors and Appoints Nine New Board Members
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announced 2010 association sponsors and welcomed nine new directors at its 2010 Annual All-Member Meeting held at the Colorado National Golf Club facilities in Erie, CO. The agenda also included presentations about the newly formed Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) and Colorado Center for Drug Discovery (C2D2). - April 21, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
RIEDC Executive Director, Keith Stokes, to Address RI’s Bioscience Industry
Stokes will make his first industry-wide appearance at Tech Collective’s BIO ED event to discuss the RI Bioscience industry, growth strategies and commitment of resources. - April 18, 2010 - Tech Collective
Micralyne Achieves ISO 13485 Certification to Better Serve BioMEMS & Microfluidic Device Manufacturers
Micralyne Inc., a world-renowned, independent MEMS solutions company, has been certified to ISO 13485, reinforcing Micralyne’s position as a leading enabler for medical companies requiring advanced BioMEMS and microfluidic devices. - April 15, 2010 - Micralyne Inc.
Silicon Kinetics Announces Addition of Dr. Rick Brown and Dr. Eric Topol to Its Board of Directors
Two new directors bring extensive knowledge and experience in the life sciences industry and academia to the pioneering life sciences tool company. - April 09, 2010 - Silicon Kinetics, Inc.
FutureCarbon Expands Distribution with New Sales Partner in Germany and Austria
Chemicals trader CSC Jäklechemie is the new sales partner of FutureCarbon, the leading supplier of extra-high-grade semi-manufactured products of carbon nanomaterials for further industrial processing. CSC Jäklechemie will in future strengthen FutureCarbon's market presence in Germany and Austria. - April 08, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
Gilson Pipetman® Announces the Release of Pipetman M - a New Ergonomic Motorized Pipette from the Manufacturer of the Renowned Original Pipetman
Gilson is proud to announce the release of Pipetman® M, a new family of pipettes and the latest evolution of the Gilson Pipetman®, the world’s pipetting standard for over 35 years. Lightweight and extremely comfortable, Pipetman M is fully motorized and requires virtually zero... - April 04, 2010 - Gilson, Inc.
Source-Omega Files for Patent Protections in the US for Algae Oil “Metabolic Ratio” and Uses for Serving Diabetes
Source-Omega company founder Scott Doughman, Ph.D., announced this week filing of their first non-provisional US patent application titled "Product and Use of Omega-3s Matching Human Tissue Ratios for Treatment of Inflammatory and Other Conditions." - March 26, 2010 - Source-Omega
Membrana Achieves NSF Standard 61 for Liqui-Cel® 10 x 28 High Purity and 14 x 28 Membrane Contactors
NSF Marks have been added to some of the Liqui-Cel® products including high purity 10 x 28 Membrane Contactors and Liqui-Cel® 14 x 28 Membrane Contactors allowing them to be safely utilized in drinking water systems. - March 24, 2010 - Membrana
U.S. Patent Granted for the Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA
A United States patent has been granted to Sekisui Medical Corp. (Tokyo, Japan), the inventors of the Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA. The Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA is distributed in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by ALPCO Diagnostics. - March 23, 2010 - ALPCO
Affinity Life Science and JSW Life Sciences Ink Strategic Partnership
Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. and JSW Life Sciences have agreed to a Strategic Partnership designed to expand their capabilities and enhance their service offerings. - March 18, 2010 - Affinity Life Sciences
Logicden Launches Drug Medical Information (DMI) Software, Along with Search Request Manager (SRM) and Drug Literature Knowledgebase (DLK) for Pharmaceuticals
Logicden proudly announces the launch of a software-suite for managing published literature in the life sciences at the 21st DIA Annual Workshop at the Medical Communications conference, sponsored by the Drug Information Association. This premier event which attracts writers and information... - March 13, 2010 - Soft Pro Internationa Inc., dba Logicden
Bio-Synthesis Awarded NIH Grant to Develop Synergistic Adjuvants that Stimulate both Innate and Adaptive Immunities
BioSynthesis announces the award of a two-year phase I SBIR grant by NIH to further its development program of immune agonists. These new agents have in their chemical structure different determinants that stimulate both innate and acquired immunity, leading to synergistic effects on the immune response. These new immune agonists could be useful in the development of difficult vaccines such as HIV-1 and cancer vaccines. - March 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces New Selection of RGD GO™ Peptides
As part of its GO™ Peptides collection, AnaSpec has introduced a selection of cyclic and non-cyclic RGD peptides. - March 05, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
CBRN Defence Market Worth $7.9bn - New Report Released on ASDReports.com
Visiongain report assesses that the global CBRN defence market was worth a total of $7.9bn in 2009. Visiongain expects to continue to see significant sales growth in the global marketplace. - March 04, 2010 - ASD Media BV