Biotechnology News
Cutting edge news about companies engaged in the research and development of new drugs, medical devices and procedures as well as research, books and information on FDA approvals, patents and awards. Biotechnology news highlights the use of biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products that improve the quality of life.
New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Report Training by Well-Known Safety Expert
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will proudly host an interactive drug safety webinar with Dr. Barton Cobert, global pharmacovigilance expert and published author, on the challenges of the new Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs) on March 26 at 11:00 AM EST (USA). - February 28, 2014 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Cerebrotech Recognized as Rice Alliance Life Science Company at 2014 Texas Life Science Forum
Fifty-five companies presented at the event highlighting new life science technologies and pharma. - February 26, 2014 - Cerebrotech Medical Systems
AnaSpec Now Offers 5-Hydroxymethyl Cytosine Monoclonal Antibody (Clone 4D9)
A mouse monoclonal antibody specifically recognizing 5-hydroxymethyl Cytosine (5-hmC) is now available from AnaSpec. - February 21, 2014 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Affinity Biologicals Inc. Expands Their Line of Polyclonal Antibody Based ELISA Kits
The Ontario based company Affinity Biologicals Inc. announces the launch of a new polyclonal antibody based Factor XI antigen ELISA kit. - February 20, 2014 - Affinity Biologicals
GenapSys Inc. Opens Early Access Registration for the World's First Pure Electronic DNA Sequencer - The GENIUS 110™
Extending the success of previous successful DNA sequencing systems, the GenapSys's GENIUS system will accelerate the use of DNA sequencing for Healthcare, Forensics, Agriculture and Education. - February 18, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
Clients Now Choosing Mild Hyperbaric Chambers Through Dr. Geoffrey Saft After Positive Results in Research Studies
California-based specialist in mild hyperbaric chamber sales, California Hyperbaric Equipment Company, has experienced a surge in product demand due to the latest recommendations on hyperbaric therapy from health professionals. Dr. Geoffrey Saft, the owner of the California Hyperbaric Equipment has... - February 16, 2014 - Hyperbaric Oxygen CA
Geoffrey H. Saft of California Hyperbaric Equipment Company Highlights Positive Feedback from Previous Clients
As a clinician certified in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Geoffrey H. Saft has recently announced his gratitude for the positive attention he’s been receiving online and throughout the hyperbaric community for his work. Operator of the California Hyperbaric Equipment Company and the Hyperbaric... - February 16, 2014 - Hyperbaric Oxygen CA
SFL Experts to Present and Chair Sessions at the 2014 DIA Annual Euromeeting in Vienna
SFL experts will present on EU medical device/IVD law, public & regulatory affairs synergies and transparency of payments to the healthcare sector at 2014 DIA Annual EuroMeeting. - February 12, 2014 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Ken Livak, Fluidigm to Speak at Single Cell Analysis Conference, May 22-23, 2014, in Cambridge, MA
Ken Livak, Senior Scientific Fellow at Fluidigm will give a featured presentation titled, “Driving Genomics to the Single-Cell Level: RNA Expression Profiling Using qPCR and RNAseq,” at the Inaugural Single Cell Analysis Conference to be held in Cambridge, MA on May 22-23, 2014 by... - February 12, 2014 - GTCbio
VIRUN® & Amway Open Innovation Push for More Creativity and Technology; Introducing Unknown Thoughts in Industry
Virun, and Amway Open Innovation, team-up to express their interest and efforts to foster creativity, invention, and innovation with foods, beverages and supplements. New product development is more difficult today than ever before; increased regulations, competition, market saturation and consumer perception make it difficult to introduce new products that, not only stand-out, but are what consumers will purchase and re-purchase. - February 11, 2014 - VIRUN
Charles Wang of Loma Linda University to Speak at Single Cell Mtg, May 22-23, 2014, Cambridge, MA.
Charles Wang, Director for the Center for Genomics, and Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Loma Linda University to give a presentation titled “Single-Cell Transcriptome Analysis of Mouse Cardiomyocytes Derived Progenitor Cells,” at the Inaugural Single Cell Analysis in... - February 11, 2014 - GTCbio
"India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival announces the addition of its newly published study on Indian membrane separation technology market titled as "India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 150 page study comprehensively investigates the membrane separation technology market & industry dynamics with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company & economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
Dr. Satwant Kaur Makes Technology Predictions for 2014
The "first lady of emerging technologies" believes medical technology will make great strides. - January 29, 2014 - Satwant Kaur Media
Geoffrey H. Saft Offers $500 Discount on Used Hyperbaric Chambers
Owner of the California Hyperbaric Equipment Company, Geoffrey H. Saft has announced that to start off the new year, his company is now offering a $500 discount on used hyperbaric chambers. - January 24, 2014 - Hyperbaric Oxygen CA
Creative Biolabs Collaborates with Creative Biomart to Offer Bio-Similar Cell Lines for the Production of Recombinant Proteins
Creative Biolabs and Creative Biomart collaboratively launch the bio-similar cells lines, which aim to promote and facilitate the research in biotechnology led to the production of recombinant proteins, therapeutic MAb etc. with views to its clinical application. - January 23, 2014 - Creative Biolabs
Biostratus Corporation Announces Issuance of US Patent for Tissue Bulking and Tissue Generation Technologies
Medical biotechnology company Biostratus Corporation has today announced the issuance of the USPTO Patent #8,586,089 titled "Enhanced Carriers for the Delivery of Microparticles to Mammalian Tissues and Fluids." The Biostratus patent covers a novel class of biocompatible injectable... - January 17, 2014 - Biostratus Corporation
Panel of Six New Anti-Glutamate Receptor Antibodies from AbboMax and Their Function in the Central Nervous System and Other Organs
The neurotransmitter glutamate (Glu) is abundant in the human body, particularly in the nervous system. Glu binds to glutamate receptors (GluRs) leading to the activation of multiple signaling pathways. In addition to their fundamental role in neurotransmittion, GluRs contribute to the modulation of a variety of cellular functions such as the modulation of synaptic plasticity which is vital for memory and learning. Abbomax has developed a panel of six anti-GluR antibodies for the neuroscience. - January 15, 2014 - AbboMax, Inc.
SMC Exhibits at SLAS–Lab Automation Fair, San Diego, CA January 19-21, 2014
Visit the SMC Booth #1253 to experience the latest innovations in laboratory science and technology, and have the opportunity to see, hear, touch and feel SMC’s most advanced and important technologies to support the laboratory automation marketplace. - January 15, 2014 - SMC Corporation of America
Creative Biomart Releases New Recombinant Protein Products-Human MET Mutants
Creative Biomart announces that it has launched a series of new recombinant human MET mutants. - January 11, 2014 - Creative Biomart
Ken Joyce Becomes a NACD Board Leadership Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Levels of Corporate Governance and Leadership in the Boardroom. - January 09, 2014 - Ken Joyce, Corporate Director
Geoffrey Saft, Owner of Hyperbaric Oxygen CA Announces the New Offering of Hyperbaric Chambers for Doctor's Offices and Clinics
Leading specialist for hyperbaric solutions, Geoffrey Saft, has announced that, through his California Hyperbaric Equipment Company, he's offering several unique chambers at affordable purchase prices to doctor's offices and clinics. - January 06, 2014 - Hyperbaric Oxygen CA
Creative Diagnostics Launches Its Rapid Malaria Test Kit for Diagnostic Use
As a leading manufacturer and supplier of antibodies and diagnostic components, Creative Diagnostics has launched its innovative malaria testing kit. - January 04, 2014 - Creative Diagnostics
AdvantaPure(R)’s Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps Carries USP Class VI Approval; Now Available in an Additional Size
AdvantaPure, a manufacturer of high purity tubing, now offers its APSPG silicone pump tubing in a new size to help meet customer demand. The tubing, which is USP Class VI approved, is stocked in .313” I.D. x .500” O.D. as well as ten other sizes. APSPG is specially formulated to withstand the rigors of peristaltic pump operations and offers other benefits such as no animal-derived ingredients, resistance to bacteria build-up, translucency, and documented lot traceability and quality control. - December 19, 2013 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
The Biogerontology And Regenerative Medicine Center of Moscow Has Published a Groundbreaking Report - “Analytical Regenerative Medicine Industry Framework”
The authors collaborated to produce a new paradigm in thinking, called Analytical Regenerative Medicine Industry Framework (ARMIF), which incorporates many segments of the regenerative medicine industry and includes services, enabling technologies, technologies for manipulation at the cellular and tissue level, diseases and highlights the focus on the level of organismal organization such as cells, tissues and organs. - December 11, 2013 - Biogerontology And Regenerative Medicine Center
Applied Spectral Imaging and Biocare Medical Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Solutions for Immunohistochemistry
A partnership making R2R workflow (“Reagent to Report”) a reality by combining Biocare’s automated IHC instrumentation and reagents with ASI’s computer-aided imaging and analysis. - December 07, 2013 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Announcing New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Training Opportunities
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will hold numerous live on-line training for those seeking to enhance their knowledge base or may be new to the field. - December 02, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Pipettes, Tips, and Calibration Now Available at Pipette.com
Pipette.com announces special holiday pricing on pipettes, tips, and calibration service. These holiday deals will benefit labs looking to save grant money without sacrificing efficiency and precision in liquid handling products. - November 29, 2013 - Pipette.com
Creative Biolabs Announces the Start of Year-End Promotion for Its Full Monoclonal Antibody Sequencing
Creative Biolabs today announces that it will begin to accept the end of year promotion for its full mAB sequencing services/products. - November 27, 2013 - Creative Biolabs
Gabriel Vargas to Present at GTC’s Neurological Biomarkers Mtg. on Mar 19-21, 2014 in San Diego
Gabriel Vargas, Executive Medical Director of Neuroscience Early Development at Amgen to Give a Featured Presentation on “Advances in Translational Neuroscience” at the 3rd Neurological Biomarkers Conference (March 19-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA) - November 24, 2013 - GTCbio
Scott Patterson to Present at GTC’s 7th Oncology Biomarkers Mtg. on Mar 19-21, 2014 in San Diego
Scott Patterson, Executive Director of Medical Sciences at Amgen to Give a Featured Presentation on “Continued Exploration of Tumor Molecular Characteristics Further Improves Patient Outcomes” at the 7th Oncology Biomarkers Conference (March 19-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA). - November 24, 2013 - GTCbio
Mahmoud Loghman-Adham to Present at GTC’s Inflammatory Biomarkers Mtg. on Mar 19-21, 2014, San Diego
Mahmoud Loughman-Adham, Global Medical Director at Baxter BioScience to Give a Presentation on “The Use of Biomarkers to Accelerate Clinical Development of Drugs for Kidney Diseases” at the 3rd Inflammatory & Immunological Biomarkers Conference (March 19-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA). - November 24, 2013 - GTCbio
SFL Managing Director Provides Further Update Regarding Revision of EU Medtech Legislation
SFL’s Managing Director, Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani will be giving presentations at two upcoming Swiss life science events on revision of EU Medtech legislation. - November 21, 2013 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
The Hepatitis B Foundation’s Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Hosts the 13th Annual Regional Biotech Conference
Company leaders gathered at the PA Biotechnology Center to discuss ways to get products to market faster, saving valuable time and money during the process. - November 20, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Certified in HBOT, Geoffrey Saft is Offering Clients Access to Latest Soft Sided Chambers
As people everywhere become disenchanted with the modern pharmaceutical industry, many are finding new treatment approaches to common everyday challenges. The side-effects of the latest prescription medications can often cause lasting long-term damage to patients. And with millions suffering from... - November 20, 2013 - Hyperbaric Oxygen CA
Creative Biomart Introduces New Elisa Kits to Offer More Convenient and Effective Solutions
In the early November, Creative Biomart decided to introduce new Elisa Kits which include Developmental proteins ELISA kits, Granzymes and perforins ELISA kits and Growth factors/hormones ELISA kits. - November 20, 2013 - Creative Biomart
Creative Biomart Decides to Pump $300 Million to Strengthen Biosimilar Cell Lines Production
Today on the annual department meeting, Creative BioMart announces that it plans to invest more than $300 million to strengthen its biosimilar cell lines production in global range. The domain sectors of Creative BioMart are recombinant proteins, antibodies and enzymes. Several years ago, the... - November 17, 2013 - Creative Biomart
Genapsys, Inc. Raises $37M to Commercialize Next Generation Sequencing Platform
GenapSys™, Inc. (GenapSys), a provider of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) systems, today announced it has raised $37M to commercialize the GENIUS™ 110 system (Gene Electronic Nano-Integrated Ultra-Sensitive), a fully integrated DNA Sequencing system for the rapidly evolving NGS... - November 14, 2013 - Genapsys Inc.
GenWay Biotech Announces Changes to Board of Directors
GenWay Biotech, a leading provider of protein and antibody solutions, today announced the appointment of Thomas Silberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of GenWay Biotech as Chairman of the Board, and Joseph Panetta, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BIOCOM and Robert Richard Garber, PhD, Drug Development Consultant as members of the Board of Directors. - November 14, 2013 - GenWay Biotech
SFL’s Managing Director to Give Presentation at Informa’s 8th Annual Drug Device Combination Products Event in Berlin
SFL’s Managing Director provides regulatory insight into Drug Device Combination Products in Europe. - November 13, 2013 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Creative Biomart Announces Commercial Agreement for Services of Biosimilar Cell Lines Manufacturing
Creative Biomart announced today that it has signed a commercial agreement for contract manufacturing pharmaceutical biosimilar cell lines for a big pharma company. - November 10, 2013 - Creative Biomart
Chinese Pharma Performance Slows Further in 2013 Amid Government Crackdowns
The overall trend of Chinese pharma this year shows continued decline of profitability despite sustained relatively high output value and revenue growth. Both hospital drug sales and pharmaceutical retail sales growth are slowing, while western medicine foreign trade remained to grow at a low rate, according to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2013 (8th Edition) from WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China. - November 08, 2013 - WiCON International Group LLC
ViGene Biosciences Introduces World’s Largest Collection of Pre-Made Human Full-Length cDNA ORF and miRNA Adenoviruses
ViGene Biosciences Product Launch- Introducing premade miRNA and cDNA adenoviruses. - November 08, 2013 - ViGene Biosciences
Creative Biolabs Launches New Service—Membrane Protein Production
Creative Biolabs expands its service lines to membrane protein production based on its unique MemProTM technique. - November 08, 2013 - Creative Biolabs
VIRUN® & Vital Pharmaceuticals® Expand Operations to Offer a Combined 29 Patents for Raw Material Manufacturing and Finished Product Capabilities
The year 2013 has been a blockbuster renaissance of key partnerships and explosive innovation for VIRUN; early in the year, VIRUN published Chapter 39, Nanotechnology and Nonpolar Active Compounds in Functional Foods through Wiley. In March, Stepan Lipid Nutrition and VIRUN formalized a partnership... - November 05, 2013 - VIRUN
epDualfilter TIPS® and Pipette.com’s Tips for Rainin LTS® Pipettes Now Available at Pipette.com
Pipette.com, liquid handling experts for over 17 years, announces an expansion of their tip offering with epDualfilter TIPS® as well as Pipette.com’s alternative tips for Rainin LTS® tips. The expansion will benefit labs looking to get more accurate and precise lab results. - November 02, 2013 - Pipette.com
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® 520 TEV (Tobacco Etch Virus) Protease Assay Kit
SensoLyte® 520 TEV (Tobacco Etch Virus) Protease Assay Kit is used for measuring TEV protease quantity and activity. TEV protease is widely used to remove fusion tags from recombinant proteins. - November 01, 2013 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AveXis-BioLife Launch New Website
AveXis-BioLife is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s brand new website: www.avexisinc.com. The October 2013 unveiling of the website coincides with the company’s licensing of the gene therapy program from The Kaspar Laboratory for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - November 01, 2013 - AveXis Inc.
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with Addition of Mouse-Specific Flow Cytometry Reagents
Earlier this year, ALPCO began offering flow cytometry reagents and data analysis software. As promised, the company has recently added high quality and affordable mouse reagents to their growing flow cytometry portfolio. Among the 600 new mouse reagents are antibodies for CD3, CD4, CD8 and... - October 29, 2013 - ALPCO
Kingfisher Biotech Expands Its Portfolio of Mouse Proteins with 3 New Proteins
Mouse CCL4, CXCL9, and CXCL10 are important members of the chemokine family of proteins. The major role of chemokines is to act as a chemoattractant to guide the migration of cells. CCL4 (MIP-1 beta) attracts monocytes and macrophages primarily. CXCL9 (MIG) and CXCL10 (IP-10) are known to recruit... - October 25, 2013 - Kingfisher Biotech
Geoffrey H. Saft, Owner of California Hyperbaric Equipment Company, Celebrating 8-Years of Hyperbaric Oxygen Equipment Sales
Geoffrey H. Saft, owner of California Hyperbaric Equipment Company, has announced he is now celebrating 8 years of providing clients with the highest quality of service for hyperbaric oxygen chambers and accessories. He is certified in hyperbaric therapy and his training and years of experience... - October 24, 2013 - Hyperbaric Oxygen CA