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DALLAS, October 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report, "Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies (INAAT) Market (2012-2017)", published by MarketsandMarkets ( http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), Isothermal nucleic acid amplification technologies emphasizing on its applications and its ability to substitute PCR as an alternative for molecular diagnosis. Focus on drivers, restraints and challenges have been thoroughly examined to draw...

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GeneTex Inc., a leading manufacturer of antibodies and antibody-related reagents, is set to launch a new antibody that can detect the oxidized form of calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII), which can be used to characterize and diagnose various diseases. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111129/LA13485LOGO-b) The activation of CaMKII through oxidation is associated with a variety of conditions including heart...

Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online With the introduction of the idea of nanopore sequencing first being proposed in the mid 1990’s, huge advances have been made in this burgeoning technology. The strength of the idea lies in its simplicity. Nanopore sequencing is derived through the collection of a single thread of DNA which is passed through a tiny molecule-sized hole, or nanopore, allowing for the various DNA bases to be analyzed and identified as they move through...

CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LABS, Inc., a global, full-service testing laboratory with more than 30 years of expertise in regulated testing for human organs, cells, tissues and implantable biologic products and devices, today announced the launch of two new laboratory tests suitable for screening complex biologic products. A new rapid microbial screening assay will allow LABS to determine the presence of microbial contamination within a biologic sample...

MANSFIELD, Mass., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeraDx, Inc. announced today that it has been named to the FierceMedicalDevices "Fierce 15" list, designating it as one of the leading medical device and diagnostic companies of 2012. FierceMedicalDevices Editors Mark Hollmer and Damian Garde, in conjunction with Editor-in-Chief John Carroll and Executive Editor Ryan McBride, chose this year's winners based on their top management teams, notable financial backing, and promising...

Ready PCR Mix is now available in lyophilized format to enhance the stability of AMRESCO’s most popular PCR master mix containing EZ-Vision® DNA dye. Solon, OH (PRWEB) September 28, 2012 Efficiency, quality and safety are fundamental to AMRESCO’s product design as more life scientists seek products that simplify bench work while reducing hazardous chemical exposure. AMRESCO’s Ready PCR Mix, 2X is a unique master mix growing in popularity by adhering to these fundamentals. Now...

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Roka Bioscience is proud to announce that its Atlas Salmonella Detection Assay has received AOAC Performance Tested Methods(SM) Certification (PTM #031201) from the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) for 10 additional food matrices. These matrices include frozen raw ground beef (375 g), raw ground turkey, cooked deli chicken (325 g), romaine lettuce (375 g), tomatoes, black pepper, dry pasta, dry pet food, soy flour, and shell eggs (100...

MANSFIELD, Mass., Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeraDx, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, announced today that they were awarded a grant by the National Cancer Institute-sponsored Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies (IMAT) Program to develop an assay to rapidly detect diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma (DLBCL) subgroups. This single-tube gene expression profiling assay will be used for classifying DLBCL subgroups, thereby facilitating rapid diagnosis, choosing treatment...

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Genalyte, Inc. today announced that it is hosting a webinar to show participants how they can generate multiplexed autoantibody assay results in a one-step, 15 minute process. Genalyte's Maverick(TM) Detection System uses a silicon chip containing arrays of photonic ring sensors that simultaneously analyze multiple antibodies and other proteins from a single small sample. The webinar, Chip-Based Multiplex Autoantibody Detection, is...

SAN DIEGO and BERLIN, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Genalyte, Inc., a life sciences company developing and commercializing innovative next generation multiplexing technology, and Scienion AG, a life science company developing microarray and ultra-low volume liquid handling systems, today announced an agreement under which Genalyte will market Scienion's sciFLEXARRAYER(TM)( )automated liquid dispensers along with Genalyte's multiplexed Maverick(TM )Detection System. The...