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Multiplex Gene Expression HD2 12x135K Microarrays now available from Roche NimbleGen
28 Aug 2008: Roche NimbleGen has launched the NimbleGen Gene Expression 12x135K Microarray, a new multiplex gene expression array on their recently introduced HD2 platform. The 12-plex format offers a cost-effective, high-throughput approach for whole-genome gene expression profiling: Twelve independent samples can be analyzed simultaneously on a single slide.
Roche Applied Science - a member of the Roche Group
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Lipid Panel Development for Afinion Point-of-Care System
27 Aug 2008: Axis-Shield plc, the international in vitro diagnostics company, today announces that it is developing a full lipid test panel for its award-winning Afinion™ Point-of-Care System, as an aid to cardiovascular risk assessment. The test panel will measure HDL and LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as total cholesterol and is expected to be launched in 2011.
Axis-Shield UK
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Applied Biosystems Expands Sequencing-based RNA Analysis Solutions Portfolio
27 Aug 2008: Applied Biosystems Inc. today announced the development of a sequencing-based molecular tool for the genomic analysis of whole transcriptomes, the vast collection of RNAs transcribed from a genome.
Applied Biosystems
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Tepnel Announces New DNA Test for Early Detection of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
27 Aug 2008: Just ahead of the expected release of clinical practice guidelines on Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) by the influential National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), Tepnel Life Sciences PLC today announced the launch of a DNA test for the early detection of FH, a genetic condition that predisposes individuals to high blood cholesterol levels and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Tepnel Life Sciences PLC
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Thermo Fisher Scientific to Exhibit and Host Seminar at Pharmatex 2008
27 Aug 2008: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it will exhibit and host a seminar at the annual Pharmatex conference at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland, 16-18 September 2008.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Berthold Technologies distributes Artemis HTRF® plate reader
 27 Aug 2008: BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES, a leading manufacturer of microplate readers for diagnostics, research and drug discovery has taken over the worldwide distribution of Furuno´s Artemis HTRF® microplate reader.
BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG
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Roche's xCELLigence System Offers Dynamic and Label-free Assessing of Kinase Activity in Living Cells
26 Aug 2008: The central role of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in cellular processes, especially in cancer, has made them an important target for several antibody- and small molecule-based inhibitors specific for various RTKs for the treatment of different tumour entities.
Roche Applied Science - a member of the Roche Group
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Revolutionary Air Sterilisation and Decontamination System Eliminates Contaminants
 26 Aug 2008: Airborne pathogens, chemicals, fumes and particulates are all potential causes of contamination in any laboratory or cleanroom environment, and existing traditional filtration systems may not be completely effective. Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) has introduced a revolutionary ‘air sterilisation and decontamination’ system which provides a more effective method of destroying harmful particulates, resulting in better air control and protection for sensitive laboratory applications.
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd
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JPK release Petri dish heater for live cell imaging experiments
 26 Aug 2008: JPK announces the new Petri dish heater solution for live cell imaging using the NanoWizard® BioAFM and the CellHesion® product lines. It has always been a challenge to develop a dimensionally stable thermal capability for AFM when using plastic components. However, the use of plastics is very much the standard in cell biology with the benefit of being disposable.
JPK Instruments
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