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.
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
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® 520 Total GSH Quantitation Assay
After the successful launch of its SensoLyte® 520 Thiol Quantitation Assay Kit (patent pending), AnaSpec has released the SensoLyte® 520 Total GSH Assay Kit (patent pending). - March 04, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Translational Regenerative Medicine Event to Feature Venture Forum
A spray-on skin product and an injectable cell therapy for heart attack patients are among 17 regenerative medicine technologies that will be showcased during the Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum, set for April 6-8 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Representatives from 17 startup biotech companies... - March 01, 2010 - Regenerative Medicine Foundation
AnaSpec Introduces New MESA qPCR Mastermixes
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the availability of new MESA FAST and BLUE qPCR Mastermixes as part of its growing product catalog. - February 28, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Collects Food for Alameda County Community Food Bank
AnaSpec is pleased to announce that AnaSpec employees collected ninety pounds of food. - February 26, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec’s Published References Pass 900
As compiled by Stanford University’s Highwire Press, the number of published papers that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 900. Products cited include AnaSpec’s custom and catalog peptides, antibodies, assay kits, dyes, standard amino acids, unusual amino acids and synthesis... - February 12, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® Anti-PLP Assay Kits
AnaSpec, has announced the release of two new multiple sclerosis (MS)/experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) related ELISA assays kits, the SensoLyte® Anti-PLP(139-151) Assay Kit and the SensoLyte® Anti-PLP(178-191) Assay Kit. - February 11, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Innovative Boot Camp Motivates Lab Managers
"Lab Manager Boot Camp: Innovation and Creative Problem Solving," presented by Lab Manager Magazine at Pittcon 2010 in Orlando, Florida will cover a variety of topics related to lab management including leadership, creativity, innovation, challenges, communication, ethics and best practices. - February 09, 2010 - LabX
Silicon Kinetics Announces New Biosensor Chips with Wide Palette of Surface Chemistries
The world's first 3D biosensor surface for label-free biomolecular interaction analysis now offers surface chemistries for: carboxyl, streptavidin, benzaldehyde, NTA-Ni for His-tagged proteins, Protein A and Protein G for coupling antibodies. - February 08, 2010 - Silicon Kinetics, Inc.
Biomarker Discovery Grant Deadline Extended
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced that they are extending the deadline for submitting applications for its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. RayBiotech will now accept applications for the pilot grants through February 22nd, 2010. “The last-minute surge in interest in the grant program has been overwhelming,” said Brett Burkholder, Director of Marketing & Business Development for RayBiotech, Inc. - February 02, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
GenScript Recognized as Preferred Contract Supplier of Life Science Products by University of Pennsylvania
GenScript draws attention from UPENN School of Medicine for obtaining best quality products and services. - January 28, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
ALPCO Launches Rat and Mouse Proinsulin ELISA Kits
ALPCO Immunoassays has developed two new low-sample volume ELISAs for the quantitative analysis of total proinsulin (I and II) in rats and mice. - January 26, 2010 - ALPCO
Scientists from Around the World Connect on Global Marketplace for Laboratory Equipment
Helping researchers locate laboratory equipment they could not find otherwise, business-to-business marketplace LabX.com is the conduit of choice for many international scientists and engineers. - January 26, 2010 - LabX
Colorado’s Bioscience Industry Leaders and Legislators Focus on 2010 Initiatives at the Annual CBSA ‘Bioscience Day at the Capitol’
The second annual “Bioscience Day at the Capitol,” being held Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 – 10 a.m., will allow bioscience industry leaders and state legislators to discuss the industry and thoughts on the year ahead. The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will also present its legislative initiatives for 2010 to the group. - January 25, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Bioo Scientific Launches Barcoded Adapters for Sample Multiplexing in Next Generation Sequencing
Bioo Scientific launched AIR™ Barcoded Adapters which allow sample multiplexing in miRNA Next-Generation Sequencing reactions, thus decreasing costs by increasing the number of samples that can be run at the same time. - January 25, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
AnaSpec Products Used in Over 400 Patents
The number of patents (both filed and awarded) that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 400. - January 24, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Blue Sky Biotech and Protein Attachment Technologies Announce Global Exclusive Licensing Agreement
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc. (Blue Sky) and Protein Attachment Technologies, LLC (PA Tech) announced today that they have entered into a global, exclusive license agreement covering PA Tech’s proprietary Template Directed Assembly (TDA™) technology for use in High-Throughput Screening [HTS] of drug candidates against membrane-associated protein targets. - January 24, 2010 - Blue Sky Biotech
A & G Therapeutics, Inc. Founded with Private Capital
A & G Skin Solutions, Inc., of Mission Viejo, CA, anounced today the founding of A & G Therapeutics, Inc. Financing through private capital will allow A & G Therapeutics to advance several of its development programs for the treatment of skin wounds, dry ye, and lower extremity diabetic ulcers. - January 23, 2010 - A & G Skin Solutions, Inc.
GenScript’s Presence in Japan Relocated from Osaka to Tokyo
GenScript plans to expand its Japanese market from its capital. - January 21, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.