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ElectroCore: a Finalist in the 2015 FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Awards Technology Category
At the annual FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business awards held in London last week electroCore was one of six finalists in the ‘Technology’ category, in a competition that included over 250 companies, which Open Garden won for its FireChat digital app(1). ElectroCore, a world leader... - April 01, 2015 - electroCore
CreAgri Reaffirms Its Commitment to Neuroprotection and Alzheimer’s Prevention in Light of German Research Project
Confirming its investment in the area of brain inflammation and neuroprotection, CreAgri welcomes German University of Darmstadt’s announcement on the launch of the research project NeurOliv with the support of the German government. Directed at developing functional foods for patients with... - March 29, 2015 - Creagri, Inc.
Energy Storage Symposium in Carbondale on April 1st
An Energy Storage symposium is taking place on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) campus on Wednesday, April 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is taking place in the Mississippi room of the SIU Student Center. Experts in the field of energy storage technology will make presentations on a variety of topics, including new electrolytes and redo-active polymers for advanced batteries and new materials for supercapacitor electrodes. - March 27, 2015 - SIU Advanced Coal and Energy Research Center
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
NJ-based Prosidyan™ (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT™ BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Navigen Announces Phase II NIH SBIR Award for the Advancement of Ebola Virus Therapy
Navigen, Inc., a Utah-based drug discovery and development company, has received an NIH award for $2.9 million to develop its anti-Ebola virus D-peptide. Navigen's compound targets a region of the Ebola virus that is 100% conserved and thus should be effective against all strains of virus. - March 24, 2015 - Navigen, Inc.
AveXis EU Ltd. Granted SME Status by the European Medicines Agency
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AveXis’ wholly owned European subsidiary,... - March 21, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
MR Solutions Now Provides Maintenance and Upgrade Support for Agilent and Other Preclinical Scanners
A new maintenance and upgrade service is available for existing Agilent MRI preclinical imaging equipment, by MR Solutions Ltd, based in Guildford, Surrey. Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these... - March 21, 2015 - MR Solutions
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Announces Funding Support for Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Recursion today announced a grant from the AT-Children's Project to advance it's innovative drug discovery work towards identifying novel treatments for ataxia-telangiectasia, a brutal childhood genetic disease. - March 20, 2015 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Peptineo Announces Appointment of Dr. Panganiban to Peptineo to Serve as Chief Science Officer
Peptineo is pleased to announce that Nito Panganiban, Ph.D., has been named Chief Science Officer at Peptineo. Dr. Panganiban will be responsible for cultivating core research capabilities, establishing product development roadmaps, and for communicating with key scientific and customer communities... - March 20, 2015 - Peptineo
PBTF Salutes Honda for 25th Year of Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is grateful to American Honda for 25 years of support in the fight against childhood brain tumors. When the company’s Honda Riders Club of America became the presenting sponsor of the PBTF’s Ride for Kids program in 1991, the event was able to... - March 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Single-Use Fluid Transfer Innovations at Spring Tradeshows; Includes Appearances in the U.S. and Europe
AdvantaPure will showcase its high purity tubing and Single-Use products at a number of trade shows this spring. Scheduled events will take place in California, New York and Germany. The company will feature its molded manifold assemblies, which are designed to reduce leaks and other risks. Also on hand will be its silicone tubing, AdvantaFlex TPE tubing, AdvantaPass Single-Use fluid transfer technology, BioClosure container closures, process hoses, and hose tracking and identification methods. - March 19, 2015 - AdvantaPure
botiss biomaterials Presents New Product Solutions for Specific Dental Indications
During the IDS—the International Dentalshow in Cologne—berlin-based company botiss biomaterials GmbH has launched three innovative products: maxgraft® cortico®, a new version of the well-known mucoderm® matrix and collacone® max, an improved biomimetic composite cone. - March 19, 2015 - botiss dental GmbH
Creative Bioarray Introduces Hek 293 Cells for Specific Research Needs
The US-based biotech company, Creative Bioarray has recently Introduced Hek 293 cells into its cell repository for meeting customers’ specific research needs. - March 16, 2015 - Creative Bioarray
Cardiorenal Benefits of Aortix™ Device to be Presented at ACC.15 in San Diego, CA
Research shows reduced workload of the heart, decreased oxygen demand. - March 14, 2015 - Procyrion Inc
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Harold Varmus, MD, Director of the National Cancer Institute and Nobel Laureate
Largest brain tumor nonprofit in the U.S. thanks Harold Varmus for his service and leadership. - March 14, 2015 - National Brain Tumor Society
China Patent for Therapeutic Vaccine Treatment of Obesity to be Granted to Braasch Biotech
China's State Intellectual Property Office to grant Braasch Biotech's patent on Therapeutic treatment of human and pet obesity. - March 13, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
ValueCentric Launches Expansion of Channel Data Visualizations with ValueTrak 7.0
Includes anticipated charting and analytic enhancements for pharmaceutical manufacturers. - March 11, 2015 - ValueCentric
Houston Biotech Firm Closes $7.3 Million Fundraising Round
Early-stage life science commercialization company Fannin Partners, LLC announced the completion of its private offering of Class A units. Proceeds from the offering will fund the further expansion of the company’s portfolio of startups. - March 06, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Clinical Study Published in Neurology Finds That Electrocore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation is Effective in Treating Cluster Headaches
An open-label study published in the journal Neurology, reports that electroCore’s non-invasive Vagus Nerve stimulation (nVNS) device, gammaCore, is practical and effective as an acute and preventative treatment in cluster headache. - March 05, 2015 - electroCore
PBTF Names Early Career Development Grant Awardees
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has awarded its first Early Career Development grants to three up-and-coming pediatric brain tumor researchers studying medulloblastoma and ependymoma. These awards support talented pediatric brain tumor researchers who are early in their career. The recipients... - March 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Pipette.com Announces Limited Time Offer on the Vortex-Genie 2
Pipette.com announced special pricing on Vortex Genie® 2. Lab technicians looking for a high quality and reliable vortex mixer will benefit from this offer. - March 02, 2015 - Pipette.com
AveXis Announces the Formation of Its European Subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd.
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced the formation of its EU-based wholly-owned subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd. The subsidiary will allow AveXis... - February 27, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Bioo Scientific Unveils Bias Reducing Technology to Increase the Accuracy of Small RNA-Seq at AGBT
At the 16th Annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) Meeting poster session, Bioo Scientific will present data illustrating its patent-pending randomized adapter technology, which reduces ligation bias in small RNA-Seq libraries. Dr. Masoud Toloue, VP of Genomic Research, will present “Reducing Biases Associated with Small RNA-Sequencing,” illustrating how this technology improves the quality of small RNA-Seq data. - February 26, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
AnaSpec Launches Industry’s First Amino Acid Pre-loaded Hydrazide Resins
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the launch of the first commercially available Amino Acid Pre-loaded Hydrazide Resins. Native Chemical Ligation (NCL) has been one of the most used bioconjugation methodologies for synthesis of macromolecules. NCL requires a peptide thioester and another peptide... - February 25, 2015 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Procyrion, Inc. Appoints Dr. Manesh Patel of Duke University Medical Center to Scientific Advisory Board
Medical device firm Procyrion, Inc., developing the first catheter-deployed circulatory assist device for the ambulatory treatment of heart failure, announced today that interventional cardiologist Dr. Manesh Patel of Duke University Medical Center has joined the company’s scientific advisory... - February 18, 2015 - Procyrion Inc
Newsletter XVIII Released | MoBiTec GmbH, Germany
The latest edition of the MoBiTec Newsletter is now available for customers to view. It comprises products for genomics & imaging, in vitro diagnostics and assays, interaction screening, magnetic beads as tool in proteomics, and Non-UV transilluminator. - February 18, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
Scientists Change the World - Now They Can Get Published and Rewarded at the Same Time
The “My Science Matters” initiative at Pipette.com will tell the stories of scientists and how their research helps others. Researchers and organizations can easily submit an overview of their work for publication and as an incentive February submission receive shopping credit towards any purchase at Pipette.com. - February 15, 2015 - Pipette.com
Bioo Scientific Releases Complete Library Prep Combo Kit to Improve SureSelectXT2 Target Capture
Bioo Scientific announces the launch of an Illumina-compatible library prep solution containing all reagents required upstream and downstream of probe hybridization for target capture, the NEXTflex™ Pre- and Post- Capture Combo Kit (Agilent SureSelectXT2 Compatible). This new kit is compatible with all SureSelectxt2 bait sets. - February 14, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Viradux Research, Ltd. Has Expanded the Number of International Shipping Destinations Worldwide and Has Enhanced Its Anti-Herpetic Cream and Lipbalm
Viradux Research, Ltd. announced today that it has expanded the number of international shipping destinations worldwide. Additionally, Viradux has just released to market an improved formulation of its leading anti-herpetic cream Viradux-AU. - February 13, 2015 - viradux
AnaSpec Launches Industry’s First Assay for Measuring Matriptase Activity
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the launch of the first commercially available kit for measuring the activity of Matriptase, a protease implicated in carcinogenesis. The SensoLyte® Rh110 Matriptase Assay Kit provides a convenient assay for screening of Matriptase inhibitors and activators or... - February 13, 2015 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Ultra Compact, Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolator from Minus K Technology Reduces Low-Frequency Vibrations with Less Space Required
New LC-4 isolator can be combined into multi-isolator systems to support heavier payloads while taking up very little room, and using no air or electricity. - February 08, 2015 - Minus K Technology Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Invests in Training Its Team Members; Partners with Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Biomanufacturing Training
Employees from AdvantaPure, a manufacturer of high purity tubing and Single-Use components for biopharma manufacturing, recently received customized training at the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass. The training involved classroom and hands-on instruction to teach the employees about the equipment and processes used by their customers in their pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. - February 07, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Bioo Scientific Launches Kit Offering Robust, Automation-Friendly cfDNA Isolation
Bioo Scientific releases NextPrep-Mag™ cfDNA Isolation Kit, a kit designed to extract DNA from cell free biological fluids such as blood plasma using a magnetic bead format. The procedure can be completed in 25 minutes. Libraries can be created using only 0.6 mL of plasma. - February 06, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Pipette.com Launches Eppendorf 6-Pack Pipette Bundle
Customized bundle makes it easy for lab technicians to get up and running. The bundle includes 6 Eppendorf Research plus pipettes, 7 packs of pipette tips, and a carousel stand. - February 04, 2015 - Pipette.com
MoBiTec to Offer New Transcreener UDP2 TR-FRET Assay, Manufactured by BellBrook Labs
Just like the existing UDP2 FP assay, the TR-FRET assay provides sensitive detection of glycosyltransferases and other UDP-producing enzymes. The new Transcreener UDP2 TR-FRET Assay will better serve a growing need for robust, HTS-proven glycosyltransferase assays for drug discovery. - January 31, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
HiLyte™ Your Antibodies Using One Universal Reagent
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of a product line of recombinant Protein A, conjugated with HiLyte™ Fluor dyes or Biotin. This universal reagent can be used to detect antibodies from different species, such as human, rabbit, mouse, rat and others. Protein A is available as labeled... - January 30, 2015 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
A Review in the European Journal of Neurology Confirms That electroCore’s nVNS is Not Only Safe But Could be Effective Across a Wide Range of Conditions
According to a review in the European Journal of Neurology electroCore's non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy is not only safe but could be effective for a wide range of conditions. - January 30, 2015 - electroCore
Implantable Artificial Kidney Corporation Seals Deal for 500K Funding
Funding will be used for further research and development of their IAK-1 artificial kidney prototype. - January 28, 2015 - Implantable Artificial Kidney Corporation
Eppendorf Announces Promotional Bundle Which Includes: Eppendorf Centrifuge 5424, 3-Pack of Pipettes, and Tips - Available Now at Pipette.com
Pipette.com is now offering a limited-time promotional offer on the Eppendorf Centrifuge 5424/5424 R which includes free pipettes. Pipette.com leads the charge by making this exclusive Eppendorf promotion available immediately. - January 24, 2015 - Pipette.com
Creative Bioarray Releases New Stem Cell Products
The US-based biotech company, Creative Bioarray has recently added hundred of kinds of stem cell products to its cell product repository. - January 24, 2015 - Creative Bioarray
Bioo Scientific Releases MaxSignal® Colistin ELISA Test Kit for the Rapid Quantitation of Colistin in Meat
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal Colistin ELISA Test Kit helps prevent the abuse of colistin, a last-line antibiotic, as an agricultural drug. The MaxSignal Colistin ELISA Test Kit is the only commercially available ELISA optimized for the screening of Colistin in meat samples including poultry, beef and pork. - January 21, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
VIRUN® NutraBIOsciences™ to Present at BEVERAGE INNOVATION 2015 on February 4th – Hear VIRUN talk Innovation from Water to Beer
VIRUN to present the latest-and-greatest at Beverage Innovation 2015, presented to you by FoodNavigator-USA and BeverageDaily. From cognitive waters containing Phosphatidylserine, DHA Omega-3 and weight-loss waters with high levels of Resveratrol and Curcumin that help regulate blood sugar, to heart-healthy waters containing 1000mg Phytosterols and 680mg EPA DHA Omega-3. From water to beer, raw material to finished product, VIRUN is your solutions-based resource. - January 20, 2015 - VIRUN
Affinity Life Sciences to Produce Lyophilized Chem-Bio Assays for SRC Acumen
SRC Acumen announced the continued and exclusive production of lyophilized qPCR and toxin assays by Affinity Life Sciences. - January 16, 2015 - Affinity Life Sciences
CHI Scientific Releases PrimaCell™ Protocols for Culturing More Than 300 Types of Primary Cells to Speed Biological Discoveries
Brings Standardized Methods to the Research Scientist, Greatly Reducing the Time Needed to Prepare and Culture Critical Tissue and Organ Cells. - January 16, 2015 - CHI Scientific Inc
Announcing Drug Safety Navigator's Acquisition of Five Oaks Pharm
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of specialized drug safety and pharmacovigilance provider, Five Oaks Pharm, LLC. - January 15, 2015 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Braasch Biotech Bolsters Intellectual Property with Patent Acceptance in the Philippines
Braasch Biotech LLC continues patent portfolio expansion with new issue in the Philippines. Novel technologies allow safe enhancement of livestock productivity by use of vaccination rather than exogenous pharmaceuticals. - January 15, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Zenascope® Determines Presence or Lack of Bloodflow During Kidney Surgery, Ensures Selective Ischemia
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc., a leader in biophotonic diagnostics, reports that the Zenascope® was deployed in a recent study by investigators at Tulane University that looked at the feasibility of quantitative diffuse reflectance spectroscopy for targeted measurement of renal ischemia during... - January 13, 2015 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.
Bioo Scientific Releases 18S ITS rRNA Library Prep Kit to Simplify Eukaryotic Metagenomic Studies
Bioo Scientific expands its flagship line of library preparation kits for next generation sequencing with the NEXTflex™ 18S ITS Amplicon-Seq Kit for the preparation of multiplexed amplicon libraries spanning the ITS1 and ITS2 hypervariable regions of eukaryotic 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, permitting the fast and cost-effective characterization of uncultured fungal and micro-eukaryotic organisms. - January 10, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
AveXis Closes Its Series C Financing Round with Deerfield Management and Roche Venture Fund
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced it has completed a $10 million financing round led by Deerfield Management and Roche Venture Fund. In... - January 08, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Good News - Creative Biomart Newly Introduced Fucose-Free Protein Expression System
Creative Biomart, a world leading biotech company that specializes in providing advanced tolls for protein expression and purification, today has officially announced its release of novel service--Fucose-free Protein Expression System. According to its official speaker, this service is supported by... - January 07, 2015 - Creative Biomart