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29-Aug-2008
New research takes the bite out of the stem cell debate
Japanese scientists have derived ‘embryonic’ stem cells from tissue taken from discarded human wisdom teeth, potentially bypassing the ethical dilemma of taking them from embryos.
Controlling the quality of protein datasets
Hungarian researchers have developed a new bioinformatics tool that can identify and correct abnormal, incorrect and mispredicted protein annotations in public databases.
Oxford Diffraction goes ‘SuperNova’
Oxford Diffraction has launched a new dual wavelength X-ray diffractometer that promises to determine the structure of molecules in even the most challenging of crystal samples.
Applied Biosystems removes the bias from gene expression analysis
Applied Biosystems (ABI) has developed a sequencing-based tool for gene expression analysis that can detect even minute amounts of previously unknown RNA transcripts.
28-Aug-2008
LGC adds digital PCR to its service offering
UK laboratory services firm LGC has brought the first BioMark system into the UK in order to accurately quantify rare gene sequences for its pharmaceutical customers.
22-Aug-2008
Bruker ‘forces’ its way into the AFM market
Bruker’s X-ray diffraction (XRD) division, Bruker AXS, has agreed to buy German atomic force microscope (AFM) manufacturer S.I.S. Surface Imaging Systems.
Probing the structure of membrane proteins
US researchers have developed a new technique that has enabled them to determine the structure of membrane proteins without having to first crystallise the samples.
Agilent’s life science sales grow as profits drop
Agilent recorded strong third quarter revenue growth for its Bio-Analytical segment, which was tempered by the stagnation of income from its Electronic Measurement division.
New well plate differentiates itself from the crowd
Stemcell Technologies has launched a new well plate that promises to enable researchers to improve the process of differentiating stem cells into mature cell lines.
20-Aug-2008
Producing heparin without the heartache
US researchers have developed a chemoenzymatic strategy to synthesise the anticoagulant drug heparin and avoid the contaminant that has killed more than 80 people.
18-Aug-2008
AgenoLab first to install Roche’s new assay platform
German biotech and life science laboratory services firm AgenoLab has installed the first xCelligence real-time cell analysis system to bolster its assay offering to customers.
Bio-Rad’s revenues and profits soar
Bio-Rad has reported second-quarter revenue growth of 33 per cent due to its acquisition of laboratory diagnostics firm DiaMed and strong organic growth.
Qiagen records strong revenue growth in Q2
Dutch assay experts Qiagen reported a 61 per cent jump in revenues helped by its $1.6bn (€1.07bn) acquisition of Digene towards the end of last year.
New genetic variations linked to schizophrenia
Researchers have used Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) arrays to discover genetic variations that increase the risk of schizophrenia.
Advalytix amplifies the importance single cell analysis
Advalytix’ AmpliGrid technology is playing a key role in enabling researchers to discover how just a single cell can lay a huge role in complex biological systems.
08-Aug-2008
TTP sounds the future with the RAPid 4 biosensor launch
TTP LabTech has launched the RAPid 4 - a flow-based biosensor that can conduct real-time label-free molecular interaction analysis in buffered solutions and in complex biological mixtures.
Veeco exceeds expectations despite poor AFM sales
Veeco Instruments returned to profitability with the company’s ‘best quarterly performance in two years’ even though its metrology unit struggled due to weakness in the semiconductor market.
Bruker achieves strong revenue growth
Bruker recorded a 31 per cent increase in revenue for the second quarter, marking a strong start after it acquired its affiliated Bruker BioSpin in February for $914m.
IDT looks to transform European oligo market
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has completed the expansion of its European production facility, enabling the company to supply its European customers faster than ever before.
Paraytec expands UV detection to new application areas
University of York, UK, spin-out Paraytec, has published new results that extend the use of its ActiPix UV area imaging detector to applications in enzyme assays and protein sizing.
04-Aug-2008
Invitrogen and ABI post strong results
Invitrogen’s plans to buy Applied Biosystems (ABI) are on track with US antitrust regulators approving the deal and both firms achieving strong revenue growth.
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