Life Science Industry
Qualoupe LIMS Software Delivers Times Savings by Controlling Consumable Stock
The ability to automatically control stocks of consumables whilst processing samples can be a major time saver for busy laboratory managers, which is why Two Fold Software Limited is adding a Consumable Stock Control software module to its Version 1.1 release of the company’s ground-breaking Qualoupe LIMS software.
Bulldog Bio to sell new imaging technology from Etaluma
January 25, 2012 – Etaluma, Inc. has partnered with Bulldog Bio to market, sell and support their novel suite of microscope systems. Their first model, the LumaScope 500, is an inverted fluorescence microscope that offers portability, environmental stability and affordability. This multi-year contract allows Bulldog Bio to be the face for this new product line in the USA.
QIAGEN to Provide siRNA Libraries in Labcyte Acoustically Compatible Microplates
HILDEN, Germany & SUNNYVALE, Calif.
Cell Based Reporter Assays vs. Animal Studies in Drug Discovery- Potential Limitations, Risks and Liabilities
This blog critically analyzes the potential scientific limitations, risks and liabilities of cell based reporter assays, including non-natural protein based reporter assays (e.g. circularly permuted firefly luciferase or GFP based reporter assays) and stem cell based assays, in drug discovery and development.
NASA using Low Coherence Interferometers for measuring thickness
NASA measures the thickness of liquid nitrogen in cryogenic chambers at its Propulsion Systems lab using a fiber-based optical profilometer because this profilometer uses fiber-based probes which can withstands the extreme environment, can be located hundreds of meters away fro
Shimadzu Corporation Names New Director and President of Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
COLUMBIA, Md., January 3, 2012 — Shimadzu Corporation has named Shuzo Maruyama president of Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI), effective December 19, 2011. Maruyama will oversee overall sales and management functions for SSI, the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation (Kyoto, Japan). He replaces Takeshi Kawami, who served as president at SSI since April 2007.
Mark Venske Named New PAC Vice-President of Sales and Support for the Americas
Houston, TX., USA – December 13, 2011 – PAC, a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, is pleased to announce that Mark Venske has now joined the growing PAC team as the Vice-President of Sales and Support for the Americas.
Sciclips has Launched a Comprehensive Cancer Biomarker Database
A comprehensive oncology biomarker database with cancer companion diagnostic pathway maps
Presenting LifeSciSoft – The Most Comprehensive Source of Information on Software for Life Science Researchers
Today marks the launch of LifeSciSoft (www.lifescisoft.com), the largest and most comprehensive source of information on software used in life science research. LifeSciSoft has compiled information on well over 600 different software packages, and aims to be a truly comprehensive directory of life science software information.
AL-TAR Services, Inc. Names Robert Nugent Director of Business Development
Scientific calibration and repair service provider AL-TAR, Inc. has named Robert Nugent Director of Business Development for AL-TAR's team of service and support staff.



