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activTek Environmental Awarded SMACNA Brazil Highlights Of The Year Award
As a follow up to their press release from early September, activTek Brazil has now been awarded the prestigious SMACNA Highlights Of The Year Award as a supplier of state-of-the-art technology to the Santander Banking Hub in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented annually by the Brazilian Construction... - October 13, 2010 - Vollara
Senior Formulations Scientist at Metrics Earns CPIP Credential
Joseph E. “Joe” Cobb Jr., senior formulations scientist at Metrics Inc., has earned the highly respected Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional™ (CPIP™) credential. Awarded by the ISPE Professional Certification Commission, the CPIP credential is the only... - October 09, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Vollara Closes Third Quarter with Record Week of Activity
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities raised the bar just a little more last week with the most productive full week of business since the company’s launch just eight months ago. Vollara... - October 09, 2010 - Vollara
Source-Omega, a Manufacturer of Algae Oil Nutritional Products, Has Licensed Return 2 Health as a Distributor in New Zealand
Source-Omega offers its distributors not only a high-quality health product, but international branding and expertise in exporting and supply chain solutions. - October 08, 2010 - Source-Omega
IonSense Expands Product Line with ASAP Open-Air Ionization Source
IonSense to sell Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) as Entry Level Source for Open-Air Mass Spectrometry - October 08, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces BAFF Protein
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of a recombinant human BAFF protein. Naïve B-cells, treated with 20-1000 ng/ml BAFF protein prepared by AnaSpec, has been showing increased IgG secretion compared to 2 leading commercial sources. BAFF (BlyS, TALL-1, THANK, TNFSF13B, zTNF4) belongs to... - October 07, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
RayBiotech and Gentel Partner to Offer Comprehensive Selection of Arrays on APiX Chromogenic Detection Platform
RayBiotech, Inc., a pioneer and leader in protein and antibody array technologies, and Gentel Biosciences, a leader in proteomics profiling tools, jointly announced today their partnership to develop and market RayBiotech's vast collection of easy-to-use antibody array products for use with Gentel's APiX™ chromogenic detection platform, a cost-effective alternative to laser fluoresecence scanners. - October 05, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
AST Enzymes Now Offering Vida-Defense for Healthy Immune Cell Function and Support
New Product: Vida-Defense blend of powerful enzymes & herbs promotes healthy immune system function. - October 05, 2010 - AST Enzymes
AST Enzymes Announces Gluten Relief with DPP IV for Gluten and Casein Intolerance
New Product: Gluten Relief with DPP IV supports digestion for gluten free and/or casein free lifestyles. - October 05, 2010 - AST Enzymes
Health Resources™ Announces the Upcoming Release of New Immune-Balancing Formula
According to updated research presented by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu and its complications each year. This amounts to missed work days, canceled plans and less-than-optimal health levels. What’s more, the... - October 02, 2010 - Health Resources
From Maine to the Chilean Miners: a Beacon of Hope and Light
Dr. Newton’s Naturals - Maine’s largest direct-to-consumer vitamin company - has donated a supply of Sublingual Vitamin D-3 to each of the 33 men trapped when the San Jose mine in Chili recently collapsed. This gesture of goodwill and worldwide social responsibility is a direct... - October 02, 2010 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
Dr. Newton’s Naturals: Preserving Maine One Natural Icon at a Time
Dr. Newton’s Naturals, Maine’s largest direct to consumer vitamin company, has agreed to sponsor Jewell Falls in the Fore River Sanctuary. Partnering with Portland Trails, Dr. Newton’s Naturals will help maintain and protect the only waterfall in the Portland area. Fore River... - October 02, 2010 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
Medimix Social Media Director to Speak at INSEAD Healthcare Summit, Paris, Oct. 8th
Medimix International Social Media Director Alex de Carvalho will conduct a workshop for more than 150 executives from 20 countries attending the INSEAD Healthcare Summit in Paris, Oct. 8th. The session, entitled “Social Networking and Communities in Healthcare: Promises and Pitfalls,” the social media workshop will cover the basics of launching a social media program within healthcare, discussing strategies and applications for both patients and healthcare practitioners. - September 30, 2010 - Medimix International
New White Paper Report from Medimix International
50,000 Interviews done between 2006-2010 reveal cultural differences that affect concept testings. Study compared the way healthcare professionals from 20 countries use scoring scales for the five key metrics of Medimix's PromotestTM; specifically: Clarity, Relevance to Practice, Originality, Credibility, and Intention to Prescribe. - September 30, 2010 - Medimix International
AnaSpec Introduces MESA BLUE qPCR Mixes for SYBR® Assay
AnaSpec has introduced Eurogentec’s MESA BLUE qPCR MasterMix Plus for SYBR® Assay. This MasterMix is a unique combination of our high-performance Hotstart MeteorTaq and an inert BLUE dye. The BLUE dye, which does not affect the qPCR reaction, considerably enhances the contrast between the... - September 30, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Appoints Susan Schniepp VP of Quality
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Susan Schniepp as vice president of quality. In managing all operational quality-related issues, Schniepp is responsible for cGMP compliance of OsoBio’s facility. Quality-related matters concerning validation as well as regulatory affairs,... - September 30, 2010 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Mercodia Will Market Their Oxidized LDL ELISA as an In-vitro Diagnostic for Clinical Use
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the Mercodia Oxidized LDL ELISA can be used clinically as an IVD. Oxidized LDL has been shown to play a key role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis, making the Mercodia Oxidized LDL ELISA a critical biomarker in cardiovascular disease-related studies and the most widely used method commercially available today. - September 27, 2010 - Mercodia Inc.
Health International Products Announces That Their energyXcentric Pills Will be Available in All 4,750 Rite Aid Locations
Health International Products, Inc. signed a deal with Rite Aid to sell their 30 count bottles in all 4,750 locations beginning December 6th, 2010 - September 24, 2010 - Health International Products, Inc.
True Health Reveals Risky Statin Drugs Can Seriously Decrease Coenzyme Q10 Levels
For those individuals taking statin drugs to help control high cholesterol such as Lipitor®, Crestor®, Pravachol® and Mevacor®, recent medical research indicates there may be an increased risk of depleting the body’s natural levels of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). - September 22, 2010 - True Health
Health Resources Uncovers Research Supporting the Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Bone Strength
When it comes to health, most people may not even realize that they are deficient in key vitamins and minerals until it’s too late. In fact, new research from medical professionals indicates that increased vitamin D intake, especially in the form of vitamin D3, may contribute to improved bone... - September 22, 2010 - Health Resources
Team Hope Comes to Nashville, Tennessee to Fight Huntington's Disease
South/Southwest Chapter of Huntington’s Disease Society of America Hosts Team Hope: Walk for HD to Support Local Families - September 22, 2010 - Team Hope Walk for HD
AnaSpec Introduces First FRET-Based Cathepsin B Assay
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the SensoLyte® 520 Cathepsin B Activity Assay Kit, the industry’s first FRET-based kit for Cathepsin B. This homogeneous assay can be used for measuring Cathepsin B activity and for screening Cathepsin B inhibitors. The substrate employs in... - September 22, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
IonSense to Present Rapid Screening Solutions for Food Safety at the AOAC Annual Meeting and Exposition
DART MS Analyzes Targeted and Non-Targeted Contaminants in Seconds. - September 21, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
Twenty-Three Year Old Male Develops Natural Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnant Women Inspired by His Mom
Monty Elsabagh’s company, Talooza, Inc. announces the development and release of its all natural prenatal vitamins on bebe-O.com. - September 21, 2010 - Talooza, Inc.
PharmaZell Continues Expansion of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity in India
PharmaZell GmbH, a European Contract Manufacturing Organization for active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced intermediates, has once again expanded its manufacturing capabilities in India. In 2010, PharmaZell completed construction of a cGMP Kilo-lab at its R&D center in Vizag, India. - September 21, 2010 - PharmaZell
Buff Up with MenScience’s New Advanced Body Scrub
MenScience introduces Advanced Body Scrub to clean, smooth and renew the body. - September 16, 2010 - MenScience Androceuticals
AnaSpec Introduces Histone GO® Peptides
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of on-demand GO® peptides has introduced a wide selection of Histone H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 peptides, especially the H3 peptides. The rapidly expanding Histone H3 GO ® Peptides include sequences that are acetylated, mono-, di- or tri-methylated,... - September 16, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces the Release of Mant-ATP and Mant-GTP
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of Mant-ATP and Mant-GTP. - September 14, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Vollara Launches New SafeHearth
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities launched its new SafeHearth personal heating technology product this week. The new SafeHearth includes Vollara’s ActivePure Technology as well as an... - September 12, 2010 - Vollara
GenScript Launches CloneReadyTM Gene Collections
GenScript’s CloneReadyTM Gene Collections provide convenient and cost-effective solutions to researchers’ gene related practices. - September 09, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Burn Cream MD® Named "Official Burn Cream of the U.S. Pizza Team" to Appear at PMQ’s Orlando Pizza Show, September 12 – 14, 2010
The US Pizza Team recently named Burn Cream MD® the "Official Burn Cream of US Pizza Team." A proud sponsor of the national team of pizza twirlers and dough acrobats, Burn Cream MD will be participating in PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show where the US Pizza Team will compete in the American Pizza Championship. - September 07, 2010 - Healing Skin, LLC
activTek Environmental Presented with SMACNA Brazil Award
activTek Brazil is proud to announce their selection as a recipient of the important SMACNA Brazil Award. Every year the Brazilian Construction Bureau presents awards in various sectors. activTek Brazil shares in this prestigious award as a key supplier and installer of a complex HVAC system in... - September 03, 2010 - Vollara
Vollara Launches MoreVollara.com
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities today launched a free informational site at MoreVollara.com. “People are drawn to Vollara’s product technologies and strong earnings... - August 30, 2010 - Vollara
Vollara Unveils New LaundryPure
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities unveiled its new LaundryPure technology product at a National Conference in Dallas this past weekend. “There is no such thing as eco-friendly... - August 29, 2010 - Vollara
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with Interprise Brasil
AnaSpec, Inc. and Interprise Brasil today announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow Interprise Brasil to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products throughout Brasil. - August 28, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
True Health to Engage Fans by Joining Facebook and Twitter
In order to offer another platform of communication for their customers and fans, True Health has joined Facebook and Twitter where individuals have access to breaking health news, general wellness discussions, educational videos, special offers and free reports covering a broad range of health concerns. - August 26, 2010 - True Health
Health Resources Goes Social
Joining the social networks Facebook and Twitter, leading nutritional supplement company Health Resources now has the ability to reach their loyal customers and offer a platform where they can discuss nutrition, supplementation, health concerns, breaking health news and more. - August 26, 2010 - Health Resources
Nutricap Labs Named to 2010 Inc. 500 | 5,000 List, Recognized as One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for a Second Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs today announced its placement on the 2010 Inc. 500 | 5,000 list. The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America based on criteria such as gross dollars of growth, revenue, metro region and industry over a four-year period. - August 25, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Nutricap Labs President Recognized by Long Island Business News as One of the Area’s Top Business Professionals
President of leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer named to Long Island Business News’ Fifty or so Around 50 Class of 2010 for his leadership, business acumen and philanthropic efforts. - August 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
AnaSpec Visits with Noted Alzheimer’s Researcher, Dr. Patrick McGeer
AnaSpec’s general manager, Dr. Anita Hong and technical support specialist, Cecilia Po, visited the highly published and eminent Alzheimer’s researcher, Dr. Patrick McGeer and his associate, Dr. Jian-Ping Guo at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada on Aug. 12, 2010. - August 22, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Strand and Narayana Hrudalaya Collaborate in Translational Cancer Research
First-of-its kind project in translational cancer research aimed to produce pioneering discoveries and affordable clinical solutions in cancer care. - August 21, 2010 - Strand Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
The Porcine microRNAome is Revealed
Results blaze a trail for advancement in pig biology as well the use of pigs as model organism for human biological and biomedical studies - August 20, 2010 - LC Sciences LLC
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® Biotin Quantitation Assay Kit
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the FRET based biotin quantitation kit. The SensoLyte® Biotin Quantitation Assay Kit provides a convenient way to estimate the efficiency of biotinylation for biotin-protein conjugates. The kit also can be used in quantitate biotin concentration in a solution. - August 20, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
O’Hara Labcoat Tablet Coating Equipment with Containment
O’Hara introduces contained version of its laboratory and pilotscale tablet coating equipment with modifications to accommodate flexible containment system. - August 18, 2010 - O’Hara Technologies
Greenfield Naturals is Chosen to be Exclusive USA Distributor of Ionized Mineral Water Systems for Water & People of South Korea
Some of the most popular water treatment systems still in use today: 1) Reverse Osmosis, 2) Flash Distillation, 3) Electrodialysis, 4) De-ionization and 5) Ion Exchangers (Soft Water Tanks). The newest rage in the industry is ionized or ionic water produced by electric ionizers, not only do they cost up to $4,000 but they can produce long term health defects in the body, according to Prof. Hyun-Won Kim. - August 16, 2010 - Greenfield Naturals
Win a Packet of 50 Delicardo Foodcards of Your Choice with the Delicardo Treasure Hunt
Simply answer the 5 questions and you can go into the draw to win your very own packet of personalized Delicardo Foodcards. - August 15, 2010 - Enomis GmbH
AnaSpec Introduces Speedy 28-Day Antibody Service
AnaSpec introduces the Speedy 28-day custom polyclonal antibody service. Leveraging proven technology from Eurogentec, AnaSpec's parent company, this protocol uses a proprietary mixture of Freund's free immuno-stimulatory compounds. The first bleed, obtained at the accelerated rate of Day 21 after... - August 11, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Accurately and Efficiently Monitor the Performance of HbA1c Assays
The American Diabetes Association, International Diabetes Federation and European Association for the Study of Diabetes consider HbA1c a more reliable indicator of long term diabetic control than blood glucose. - August 04, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Major Pharmaceuticals Announces Retirement and Transition Plan for Michael Redd
Major Pharmaceuticals a leading national supplier of generic over the counter pharmaceuticals today announced that Michael Redd will step down as President on August 7, 2010 for personal reasons. Redd will be succeeded by Thomas Larkin, formerly Chief Strategic Officer of The Harvard Drug Group,... - July 31, 2010 - Major Pharmaceuticals
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches First Commercially Available Sclerostin ELISA in the U.S.
ALPCO Diagnostics recently launched an ELISA specific for measuring human sclerostin in serum and plasma. Sclerostin inhibits osteoblast activity via antagonism of the wnt signaling pathway and plays a key role in the regulation of bone formation. Reports show that sclerostin expression and/or... - July 27, 2010 - ALPCO