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Bioo Scientific Increases Multiplexing Capabilities for Illumina Sequencing with >2000 Single-Index Barcodes
Bioo Scientific has released NEXTflex-HT™ Barcodes, single-index barcodes for Illumina sequencing, significantly increasing throughput capacity for next generation sequencing. The NEXTflex-HT Barcodes permit dual error correction to preventing ambiguity in sample differentiation due to PCR errors or sequencing instrument miscalling. Each pair of consecutive barcodes is fully color balanced and suitable for low level multiplexing. - July 24, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Ride for Kids Crosses Borders to Raise Funds for PBTF
Ride for Kids motorcyclists rode in three states to raise $392,428 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend. Riders in Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin honored 27 brain tumor survivors on July 19: Alyona, Amanda, April, Beckett, Carra, Catrina, Connor, Dominic, Emily, Hunter,... - July 22, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Register Today for South Jersey's First NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome Event on Sept. 20
5k walk and family fun run in Medford Lakes will benefit NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - July 18, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Weidlinger’s Mohammed Ettouney to Chair EMI Objective Resilience Committee
Ettouney founded the committee of the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute with the goal of encouraging research, amassing data, and disseminating information with respect to the burgeoning field of infrastructure resilience. - July 15, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Ohio Motorcyclists Raise Funds for the PBTF
Motorcyclists from the Buckeye State banded together for children fighting brain tumors at the 24th Marysville Ride for Kids over the weekend. The July 11 event, which benefited the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, honored local brain tumor survivors Erin, Jared, Naomi and Seth as Ride for Kids... - July 15, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Bioo Scientific Releases Enzyme Assay for Sulfite Detection in Food and Beverage Samples
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Sulfite Assay Kit, is a convenient and robust system optimized for the screening of the preservative sulfite that is highly prevalent in food and beverage samples. This enzyme assay uses a rapid aqueous extraction, and an enzymatic reaction that requires only 20 minutes. The kit can detect as little as 0.5 ppm of sulfite in aqueous extractions, and incorporates an innovative new format which offers more accurate results when testing “high-creep" samples. - July 10, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Unite for Kids
Motorcyclists showed their support for children with brain tumors by raising $53,920 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 28. More than 200 participants gathered for the Northern Indiana Ride for Kids in South Bend to honor brain tumor survivors Adler, Daniel, Hannah, Jayden, Jennifer... - July 01, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace Again for 2015
Q-Lab Corporation was named a top workplace in northeast Ohio for 2015. - June 24, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
New Scoliosis Treatment in Kansas City - Non-Bracing, Non-Surgical
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 19, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Systems Biology Infrastructure Industry Survey Results Published
On 2nd June 2015, the Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe (ISBE), a European research infrastructure, presented the results from an "Industry Survey" undertaken by ISC – Intelligence in Science at the company’s Brussels offices. - June 19, 2015 - ISC - Intelligence In Science
Bioo Scientific Launches One-component, Ready-to-Use TMB to Simplify ELISA Kits and Improve Their Stability
Bioo Scientific has released the new MaxSignal® TMB (3,3’,5,5’ – tetramethylbenzidine) Microwell Substrate Solution, a stable, one-component, ready-to-use TMB formulation which simplifies ELISAs, increasing accuracy by reducing potential errors. - June 17, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Motorcyclists in Colorado, Ohio Rally for Kids with Brain Tumors
From the Rocky Mountains to the Buckeye State, motorcyclists hit the road to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 14. More than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colo., and Independence, Ohio, to honor brain tumor survivors Amie, Ashley, Becca,... - June 17, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Tim Howard Kicks-off Year Long Awareness and Fundraising Campaign at Team Up with Tim Howard Event
Hundreds of fans joined the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) and Rutgers Men's Soccer in welcoming home world renowned goalkeeper and New Jersey native Tim Howard at the Team Up with Tim Howard event on June 4 at Rutgers University. For many Team Up with Tim Howard was a chance to meet a... - June 14, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bioo Scientific Releases Automated NEXTflex Protocols for the Sciclone NGS Workstation
Bioo Scientific has developed and optimized automation protocols for its line of NEXTflex™ library preparation kits on the Sciclone® NGS and NGSx Workstations, including the NEXTflex™ Rapid Directional qRNA-Seq Kit, the NEXTflex™ Rapid Directional RNA-Seq Kit, the NEXTflex™ Rapid RNA-Seq Kit and the NEXTflex™ Rapid DNA-Seq Kit, delivering higher throughput and consistent results. - June 12, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Georgia, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Georgia and Virginia contributed $170,290 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 7. Nearly 1,000 participants gathered to help cure the kids in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va. The events honored brain tumor survivors Addison,... - June 10, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Non-Bracing & Non-Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Now Here in Kansas City
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 03, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Leading Plant Science Society Recognizes Two Danforth Center Scientists
Andrea Eveland, Ph.D. and Daniel Chitwood, Ph.D. assistant members and principal investigators at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center received prestigious awards from the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant... - May 31, 2015 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Bioo Scientific Recognized with 2015 Tibbetts Award
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will present Bioo Scientific with the 2015 Tibbetts Awards in the Medical and Life Sciences category at a White House ceremony on June 15. The 2015 Tibbetts Awards are granted to small businesses for excellence through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Bioo Scientific's award winning technology includes new methods for in vivo delivery of siRNA, miRNA, long dsRNA and other RNAi agents. - May 30, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
St. Louis Conservation Thought Leaders Featured at Summer Conversations Program
Let’s Talk About… Prairies, Conservation and Energy - May 28, 2015 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Cresskill Students Get Lessons About Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Youth Advocates
Drew Friedrich, Cameron Mehlman, and Mike Hayden educate students and teachers during Cresskill school district’s weeklong awareness campaign about the neurological disorder. - May 26, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Q-Lab’s Exclusive Representative in Brazil Wins Paint & Pintura Award
MAST Comercial Importadora Ltda, Q-Lab's representative in Brazil, was chosen by Paint & Pintura Magazine as the best Lab Equipment Supplier in the local paint market. Learn more at www.q-lab.com/news. - May 22, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
Tennessee Motorcyclists Ride for a Cure
Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered for the seventh Middle Tennessee Ride for Kids event on May 17 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Riders raised $121,376 to help cure the kids, as of ride time. The event in Murfreesboro, Tenn., honored local brain tumor survivors Brittani, Jessica,... - May 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe to Publish Industry Survey
On 2 June, the Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe (ISBE) will publish the results of its industry survey for opinion on the application of systems biology to companies across the European Union (EU). - May 18, 2015 - ISC - Intelligence In Science
Team Up with Tim Howard on June 4 at Rutgers University
Team USA goalkeeper and NJCTS launch Tourette Syndrome awareness campaign to benefit the Tim Howard Leadership Academy. - May 17, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Design of the Pilot Plant for the Valorisation of Zamak Waste Starts
The beginning of GREENZO’s compacted pilot plant will allow for first-quality zinc oxide from by-products of the Zamak transformation industry. - May 16, 2015 - AIJU - Technological Institute for Children’s Products and Leisure
Epitope Diagnostics Launches a Novel 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA Kit
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. has added a new ELISA kit to their product line to detect the total amount of 25-OH vitamin D2 and D3 in serum or plasma sample. This is a monoclonal antibody-based ELISA with a unique vitamin D releasing buffer for easy and reliable measurement of 25-OH vitamin D. - May 11, 2015 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Epitope Diagnostics Expands Infectious Disease Product Line with Clostridium Difficile Family of Tests
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. developed and produced a new ELISA Kit and rapid test with accessories for the detection of Clostridium difficile specific glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH). - May 10, 2015 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Brightest Minds Convene to Discuss Research Initiatives
Leading childhood brain tumor researchers from the United States and Canada are gathering today for two Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation-led scientific meetings in San Diego. This year’s Translating Discoveries to Cure the Kids meeting will bring together 20 experts for a think-tank... - May 08, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists Ride for PBTF in California, North Carolina
Motorcyclists at Ride for Kids events in California and North Carolina over the weekend raised $220,868 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 1,200 motorcyclists gathered on May 3 for the Los Angeles and N.C. Triangle Ride for Kids events to honor local brain tumor survivors Amanda,... - May 06, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Q-Lab’s Sean Fowler Appointed as Vice-Chair for ISO Standards Committee on Corrosion
Q-Lab Corporation's Sean Fowler was recently appointed as Vice-Chairman of the US Technical Advisory Group of TC156 for ISO, which focuses on the corrosion of metals and alloys. - May 06, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
Jim Toth, Jr. Joins Substratum Group as Vice-President, Customer Solutions
Jim Toth, Jr. joins Substratum Group bringing over 28 years of experience in facility maintenance, floor care solutions, training, and technical services. He will work with customers to help them solve their walkway safety issues by using the patent pending Floor Care Cycle of Risk. - May 03, 2015 - Substratum Group
Weidlinger Associates Opens Office in Austin, Texas
The firm’s new location furthers its commitment to developing business in the energy and commercial markets of the Southwest. - May 02, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May honors Stars like Brieanan Jerome, who was diagnosed when she was 10 months old. Every day in May on social media, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Starlight stories will shine a light on someone affected by a childhood brain tumor. In the days leading up... - May 02, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Texas, New Mexico Riders Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists who attended the Albuquerque and Houston Ride for Kids events over the weekend raised $204,491 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 450 motorcyclists gathered on April 26 to honor local brain tumor survivors Andres, Ceasar, Garrett, Javier, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Malcolm,... - April 29, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
PBTF Supports Research Into Personalized Medicine
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is investing in a network of children’s hospitals that are researching personalized medicine for children with brain tumors. The Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, or PNOC, was formed to provide children with brain tumors access to innovative... - April 25, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Weidlinger Wins National ACEC Grand Award
The firm’s in-depth investigation of the collapse of 7 World Trade Center was cited as one of the nation’s top engineering achievements. - April 23, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Youth Advocate Teaches Kids About Tourette Syndrome and the Power of Acceptance
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome's Peer In-Service Program is About Empowerment - April 22, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Center School Discusses Tourette Syndrome
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome In-Service Program Equips Faculty for the Challenges of TS - April 22, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Clearance for GenASIs HiPath IHC Family
Applied Spectral Imaging received South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Clearance for GenASIs™ HiPath IHC Family for HER2, ER, PR and Ki67 - April 18, 2015 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Weidlinger to Present at 2015 ASCE/SEI Structures Congress
Engineers will discuss developments in the protection of critical infrastructure, among other topics, at the annual structural engineering conference. - April 17, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Multispecies 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA Assay Kit
Eagle Biosciences, Inc. introduces a simple ELISA to measure both 25-OH Vitamin D2 and D3 equally in multiple species such as bovine, goat, horse, chicken, mouse, rat, rabbit and equine. - April 14, 2015 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Glaucoma Visual Fields Improve Following Stem Cell Treatment
MD Stem Cells reports peripheral vision improvement in glaucoma. - April 12, 2015 - MD Stem Cells
Bioo Scientific Releases ELISA to Increase Sensitivity of Histamine Detection in Fish and Fish Meal
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Histamine ELISA Test Kit is the most sensitive and rapid ELISA commercially available for the screening of histamine in fish and fish meal. The extraction method associated with this ELISA does not require heating or organic extraction steps, and the assay can be completed in as little as 40 minutes. - April 10, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Influential Environmental Advocates Open 2015 Conversations Series
From the Clean Water Act to Everglades Restoration: 40 Years of Conservation - April 10, 2015 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Protochips Introduces Aduro 350 In Situ Heating and Electrical System
New Product Offers Innovative Solutions for Electron Microscopy - April 09, 2015 - Protochips, Inc.
NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Princeton Surpasses Expectations
Event raises awareness and funds for NJ Center for TS Education Outreach Programs - April 08, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Brooks Rand Labs and Applied Speciation and Consulting Agree to Merge
Brooks Rand Labs and Applied Speciation and Consulting announced today that their Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement for the companies to merge, forming Brooks Applied Labs. The merger will create an expanded analytical testing and research laboratory focused on measuring... - April 05, 2015 - Brooks Rand Labs
Q-Lab’s Gary Cornell Elected as Vice-Chair of SAE Committee
Q-Lab's Gary Cornell was recently elected Vice-Chair of SAE's Textile and Flexible Plastics Committee. - March 29, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome Has Support of New Jersey Legislators and Mayors
Sunday's walk will benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 29, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Horizon Services Steps Up as Bronze Sponsor and More for NJ Walks for TS at Princeton
The March 29th 5K walk and family fun run supports the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 28, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome