A mitochondrial DNA microarray has been developed to detect animal contamination in Canadian watershed samples. The results confirm that the mitochondrial microarray method could accurately detect the dominant animals present in water ...
Two new additions to Eppendorf’s extensive range of automated pipetting systems are uniquely tailored for PCR setup and nucleic acid purification, yet retain the flexibility that allows their use as open systems for diverse automated ...
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North American supplier of general-line rigid containers, BWAY has launched the new Tri-Seal Gasketless Openhead Plastic Pail Cover that produces a watertight/airtight seal without a gasket. The new pail cover requires no special capping ...
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NSF International, in cooperation with the Glass Association of North America’s Float Glass Manufacturing Division, is developing a Product Category Rule for flat and float glass. Product Category Rules are science-based, ...
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With the assistance of Glass Association of North America's (GANA) flat glass manufacturing division, NSF International has announced the development of a Product Category Rule (PCR) for flat and float glass. This PCR is intended to provide ...
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Allegro Diagnostics is set to present results of its BronchoGen genomic test, from Airway Epithelium Gene Expression In the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer (AEGIS) clinical trials, in a late-breaking abstract session at CHEST to be held on 23 ...
The European Union has granted CE mark to Abacus Diagnostica's molecular diagnostic assay, designed for detecting toxin-producing Clostridium difficile. The GenomEra C. difficile assay, which is designed for use with the company's ...
Clarient Diagnostic Services, a GE Healthcare company, has entered into an agreement to license genomic biomarker for lung cancer from Insight Genetics. AS per the agreement, Clarient intends to develop and assess the performance ...
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Bio-Rad Laboratories has unveiled a new Digital Biology Center to develop new products for research and diagnostics markets. The first launched QX100 Droplet Digital PCR system will utilize the droplet partitioning technology to ...
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University College London (UCL) Cancer Institute has selected RainDance Technologies' ThunderStorm system to validate genomic and epigenomic targets of clinical and non-clinical cancer studies. The targets will be validated from studies ...
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Svelte Medical Systems has commenced First Assessment of the Acrobat Stenting Technique European Post-Market Registry (FAASTER) study. The multi-center registry study, which will enroll up to 1,500 patients, is designed to evaluate the ...
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Life Technologies has introduced a new real-time PCR based molecular diagnostic instrument for diagnostic use in the Europe. The Applied Biosystems QuantStudio Dx instrument, which is released with Quidel Molecular assay for C. difficile, ...
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Nanosphere has obtained the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 510(k) approval for its infectious C difficile test, designed for use on the sample-to-result Verigene system. By automating the steps of bacterial DNA extraction, ...
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ASTM International has launched a new initiative as a Program Operator for Product Category Rules(PCRs)and Environmental Product Declarations(EPDs),which it says will be used to better track the environmental impact of products.According to ...
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Burt's Bees, Waltham, MA, a manufacturer of earth-friendly, natural health and beauty care products, has introduced a line of Holiday Gift packs in time for the holiday season from stocking stuffers and highlighted presents. Each gift makes ...
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