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AnaSpec Prepares Technical Poster about Beta-Secretase Assay for Experimental Biology 2007
At the 2007 Experimental Biology conference in Washington, DC, AnaSpec prepared a technical poster entitled, "A Sensitive Fluorimetric Assay for Detection of beta-Secretase Activity Using a Novel FRET Peptide Substrate." The poster documented the following findings: • A highly... - June 08, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Functional Genetics, Inc. Receives Award to Discover New Opportunities to Combat HIV Infection
Functional Genetics, Inc. Announces a New Award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to Utilize Its Core Random Homozygous Gene Perturbation and Host-Oriented Therapeutics Technologies to Identify and Validate New Therapeutic Approaches to Combat HIV Infection - June 03, 2007 - Functional Genetics, Inc.
Bio-Synthesis Releases Updated Description for Peptide Synthesis
Peptides are complex molecules and each peptide sequence is unique with regard to its chemical and physical properties. Peptides are synthesized by the solid-phase method using Fmoc chemistry on an Omega 396 multiple peptide synthesizer from Advanced ChemTech. - June 01, 2007 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
The Imminent Change of the Antithrombotics Market
The antithrombotics market with the two blockbusters enoxaparin and prasugrel is challenged by generic products as well as by next generation anticoagulants with oral administration and antithrombotics with an improved risk-benefit ratio - June 01, 2007 - La Merie Business Intelligence
ZYTO Corp. Announces Activity in Pursuit of NASDAQ Stock Listing
ZYTO Corp. is pursuing a course to list company stock on NASDAQ. The company currently trades in the pink sheets. - May 31, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Novel Agent for Reactive Metabolite Detection
Bioactivation of drug candidates resulting in chemically reactive, electrophilic metabolites have always presented a major challenge to pharmaceutical companies. Moreover, the measurement of these metabolites has been hampered by the lack of an effective quantitative method. QA-GSH is a novel new... - May 31, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Governor Ritter’s Signing of HB 1060 As Critical To Future Growth of The State’s Bioscience Industry
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed House Bill 1060 into law Wednesday afternoon, with the bill sponsors present to acknowledge the importance of the legislation to the bioscience industry in Colorado. Rep. Jim Riesberg (D-Weld) and Sen. Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) were thanked for their efforts... - May 25, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Securing Opportunities in Asia’s Biotech Industry
DN Venture Partners is organising the Asia Biotech Business Mission 2007, from 5th to 9th November 2007, with the aim to help companies and investors understand and capture opportunities in the biotech industry in Asia. - May 23, 2007 - DN Venture Partners Pte Ltd
AnaSpec Introduces Line of Insulin Receptor Antibodies
The insulin receptor is a transmembrane receptor that belongs to the tyrosine kinase receptors class. It is a heterotetrameric glycoprotein composed of disulfide-linked subunits in a β-α-α-β configuration. This transmembrane receptor consists of 95kDa β-subunit, a single... - May 23, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado BioScience Association Names Jack Wheeler Chairperson, Announces 2007 Sponsors and Appoints Eight New Board Members
Jack Wheeler, CEO of MicroPhage, Inc., Longmont, is the new chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association’s 2007 annual meeting April 24th. Wheeler assumes chairperson responsibilities from Ed Wood, ArcScan, Inc. In other action, eight new board members were appointed to three-year terms. - May 18, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Industry’s First West Nile Virus Protease Assay Kits
While West Nile virus (WNV) has had significant outbreaks throughout the world since it was first identified, commercially available assay kits for the detection of WNV protease inhibitors had not been developed until now. With the SensoLyte™ series of WNV Protease Assay Kits AnaSpec, a... - May 17, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Azani Medical Spa Introduces NeoStem's Adult Stem Cell Collection and Banking Services to Eastern PA and Western NJ
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlhem Pennsylvania under the direction of founder and Medical Director Monica Carezani-Gavin, MD, has announced an agreement with the New York City-based biotechnology services company NeoStem, Inc. to become the first facility in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey to offer adult stem cell collection and long-term storage services to the public. Individuals interested in more information about these services should visit www.NeoStem.com or call 1-888-STEM-BANK (783-6226). - May 16, 2007 - Azani Medical Spa
2007-08 Bioscience Colorado Magazine Debuts at BIO International Convention in Boston
Colorado Bioscience Association is releasing the new edition of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2007 BIO International Convention, May 6-9, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This year’s magazine has expanded to 80 pages and includes an updated directory of the Colorado Bioscience industry: Medical Device and Related Companies; Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Related Companies; Biofuels and Related Companies; Research & Education Institutions; Foundations; & Service Providers. - May 06, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Artificial Sun for Cell Culture Heating
The LAMBDA MINIFOR fermenter / bioreactor provides a new heating system for precise, fast and economic heating of the culture medium in fermentation and cell culture processes - April 29, 2007 - LAMBDA Laboratory Instruments
Website Re-Design Helps Ensure Nobel Pauling Biotech Symposium
Pauling Biotech Symposium gets ready with a new logo and web design from LogoBee.com - April 26, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
Interleukin & Chemokine Antibodies – Two Types of Cytokine Antibodies
Interleukin-32 (IL-32), whose expression is increased following activation by IL-2, was initially identified as a transcript (NK4) selectively expressed in lymphocytes and NK cells.1 - April 18, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Zyto Corp. Announces Additional Presenter at Biotechnology Conference for Healthcare Practitioners
Zyto Corp. (OTC - ZYTC.pk) has announced the addition of Dr. Jeff Wheelwright, DC, as a presenter at a three-day conference in Park City, Utah offered at no charge to healthcare professionals. - April 18, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
ABRF Poster Presents Comparison of Fluorescent Peptide Synthesis Methods
At the 2007 annual conference of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities, AnaSpec presented a technical poster that compared the synthesis of a fluorescent peptide using two types of resins. The results of the poster indicated that the use of an unprotected resin was just as effective... - April 13, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ZYTO Corp. Announces Bio-technology Conference to Include Anti-aging Presentation
ZYTO Corp. (OTC - ZYTC.pk) has announced that Dr. Paul Ling Tai will address the healthcare practitioners at the annual ZYTO Conference on the subject of natural bio-phyto hormones for the ultimate anti-aging program. - April 13, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
New Technology to Study the Mechanism of Cancer
Switchgear Genomics unveils new experimental technology to characterize the biological networks of cancer cells. - April 12, 2007 - SwitchGear Genomics
New Dye Solution for Far Red to NIR Imaging
Utilizing its proprietary HiLyte Fluor™ technology, AnaSpec has introduced dye solutions for far red to NIR imaging. AnaSpec’s HiLyte Fluor™ 647, HiLyte Fluor™ 680, and HiLyte Fluor™ 750 provide AnaSpec with a range of dyes that cover the spectrum. AnaSpec has also... - April 11, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Zyto Corp. Announces Annual Conference for Healthcare Practitioners
Zyto Corp. has announced plans for the company’s annual conference for healthcare practitioners to be held in Park City, Utah. There is no charge for participation. - April 07, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
AnaSpec Launches Optimized Website
In an effort to optimize the online experience of its customers, AnaSpec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics solutions, has moved its website to a faster, dedicated server. AnaSpec sales & marketing manager, Violeta Rajkovska, MBA, stated, “With the huge number of catalog... - March 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA to be Used by Serbian Police CSI Team
Serbian Police to use Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA in forensic lab. Pardus' products will keep track of all crime scene traces and will follow up all analytical procedures. According to international DNA experts Serbian DNA Forensic laboratory is among the top four in Europe. - March 26, 2007 - Pardus d.o.o.
OpenMake Software Announces Innovative Build Forensics Solution for Determining Binary’s DNA and Fingerprints
Meister Build Services offers maximum protection from failed releases with improved traceability, impact analysis and audit control - March 20, 2007 - OpenMake Software
Two Leading Biotech Publications Report on Advaxis’ Listeria Platform Technology
Advaxis’ John Rothman Recognized as one of 20 Notable People in R&D - March 16, 2007 - Advaxis
Bio3 Research S.r.l., Milan – Italy, Has Been Granted by the Australian Patent Office a Patent in the Field of HMGB1
Bio3 Research S.r.l., Milan – Italy, has been granted by the Australian Patent Office a patent in the field of cardiovascular diseases related to HMGB1 over-expression and for the use of HMGB1 protein in connective tissue regeneration. - March 16, 2007 - Bio3 Research S.r.l.
Name Change: AnaSpec’s EnzoLyte is now SensoLyte™
AnaSpec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics solutions, announced today that the name of their flagship line of high-performance assay kits has been changed from EnzoLyte to SensoLyte™. AnaSpec sales & marketing manager, Violeta Rajkovska, MBA, noted, “The new name... - March 14, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Latest Sanitary Process Component Developments Highlighted in AdvantaPure’s Descriptive Brochure
AdvantaPure’s Products & Services brochure was recently updated to include the company’s newest products, namely single-use molded silicone components, GammaTag gamma sterilizable RFID tags, and other RFID solutions. These new items complement AdvantaPure’s line of high purity tubing, hose, fittings, and assemblies. Illustrations, photographs, and text describe each product. - March 10, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Lightweight Polyethylene Tubing Now in Two Styles for Both General and Specialty Applications
Polyethylene tubing in two styles—linear low density and polyethylene-lined EVA—is available from NewAge Industries. Both types offer non-toxic ingredients that meet FDA standards. Applications include air and fluid transfer and protective wire jacketing in markets such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, pneumatic instrumentation, potable water, laboratory, and more. The linear low density style, which is stocked in colors, is also employed for decorative use. - February 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NWLS Transfers Marketing License Relating to Innovative Topical Drug Delivery to Atlan International
New Life Scientific, Inc. (OTCBB: NWLS), a company which specializes in the development of new biotechnology products and pharmaceuticals, announced today that it has transferred marketing rights to Atlan International(OTC: ATLI) of license agreement for two platform technologies (patent pending)... - February 27, 2007 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Site Provides Tips and Advice on Getting a Job in the Biotechnology Sector
Biotechnology career site offers job hunting and career advancement advice to jobseekers in the backdrop of recent job cuts in the sector. - February 23, 2007 - Biohealthmatics.com
Carrington Laboratories and Racing Legend Johnny Rutherford Sign Endorsement and Personal Agreement
Carrington Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARN) announced it has entered into a one-year endorsement and personal services agreement with racing legend Johnny Rutherford. The partnership provides a platform for Carrington to reach the rapidly growing and attractive racing enthusiast consumer... - February 17, 2007 - Carrington Laboratories
New Injection-Molded Silicone Stoppers Offer Purity and Application Flexibility
New from AdvantaPure are biologically-safe bottle stoppers for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and biotech use. Suitable for various sampling and storage containers, the stoppers are certified animal-ingredient free and made from a silicone elastomer that meets Class VI and FDA standards. AdvantaPure’s stoppers are designed for long life with resistance to chemicals and a wide range of temperatures. Customization includes holes for tubing inserts or ventilation. - February 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Expert Panel to Discuss the Progress of Project Bioshield
Bioshield has been in place for 18 months. What progress has been made in the effort to protect Americans from potential chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attacks? Experts will discuss this issue in a panel entitled, “The Progress of Bioshield.” - January 18, 2007 - GTCbio
Piribo Launches Report Buyer Online Business Information Store
ReportBuyer.com caters for mid-cost business report purchasing. - January 17, 2007 - Report Buyer
Nancy Smerkanich of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Named as Award Finalist
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon’s Nancy Smerkanich, vice president of Regulatory Affairs, was named a Finalist in the ‘Best Entrepreneur – Service Businesses’ category in The 3rd Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - January 12, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
NeuroMedix Poised to Realize Next Stage of Business Plan through Strategic Alliance or Acquisition
After very successful pre-clinical trials for its lead product ‘Minozac,’ Neuromedix is planning further work on this promising Alzheimer’s treatment. - December 01, 2006 - Neuromedix Inc.
HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence Expands Web Presence with www.txpreview.com
HiTIS - life science & biotech intelligence, a European life sciences industry- focused competitive intelligence firm, has released its corporate website. - November 23, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Biotechnology Investor Portal Updates and Expands Directory of Biotechnology Stocks
BiotechIndustryStocks.com, a global investor website for the biotechnology sector, updates its current content with an expanded stock directory accessible to investors and industry following the sector. Biotechnology stocks have undergone changes with the convergence of new technologies such as... - October 21, 2006 - InvestorIdeas.com
BioLink Enhances Another Medical Application with Its Fingerprint Biometrics
BioLink Solutions announces implementation of its fingerprint biometrics in Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia. From now on, users of a medical information center Thorax.6 implemented in this hospital are being identified with their fingerprints when logging on to this Internet-based... - October 19, 2006 - BioLink Solutions
Reputed Orthopaedic Surgeon to Join Business Intelligence Services Firm HiTIS Team as Scientific and Medical Advisor
Life science industry-focused competitive intelligence services practice adds outstanding orthopaedics expertise to founding team to develop new competitive intelligence periodical reports. - October 17, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Semrock Awarded U.S. Patents for MaxLine™ Laser-Line Filters and StopLine® Notch Filters
Semrock, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters for the Biotech and Analytical Instrumentation markets, announced today it has been awarded two more U.S. Patents for its unique thin-film based optical filters. U.S. Patent No. 7,119,960 offers formal protection for... - October 13, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
Semrock Releases 2006-2007 Catalog
Semrock, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters for the Biotech and Analytical Instrumentation markets, today announced the release of its new 48-page full-color catalog for 2006-2007. - September 08, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
Introducing BrightLine Clinical Fluorescence Filter Sets - A Dramatic Advance in Clinical Microscopy
New BrightLine Clinical fluorescence filters deliver hard coated-performance at a soft-coated price. - September 07, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
New Life Scientific Moves into New Headquarters
New Life Scientific, Inc (NWLS) a developmental biotech company whose core focus is to develop and commercialize novel biotech/pharmaceutical products including vaccines and stem cell based treatment modalities and to expand through our own research, collaborations, acquisitions and in-licensing,... - September 01, 2006 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held Thurs. evening at the Colo. Convention Center. - August 25, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. - August 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2006 Investor Forum on August 24th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Investor Forum include Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. - July 28, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Seven Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year’s BioWest Veture Showcase competition. - July 11, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association