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The Pistoia Alliance Tackles Laboratory Safety with the Launch of the Chemical Safety Library Service
Mar 15, 2017, 12:16 PM by Michael Croft- Mar 15, 2017 - The Pistoia Alliance Tackles Laboratory Safety with the Launch of the Chemical Safety Library ServiceCollaborative database of previously inaccessible hazardous chemical reactions improves safety for scientists carrying out experiments in the labBoston, 15 March, 2017 - The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not for profit alliance that works to lower barriers to innovation in life sciences R&D, has today announced the launch of the Chemical Safety Library (CSL) Service, which allows hazardous reaction information to be captured, stored and shared, to improve laboratory safetyFull story -
Oxford Nanopore Announces New Sequencing System, Certification Program
Mar 15, 2017, 08:30 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World Brief | Oxford Nanopore announced the launch of the GridION X5 today, a new system that can drive up to five MinION Flow Cells and process all the data produced within a single benchtop device.
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Deep 6 AI Wins Enterprise and Smart Data Category at SXSW Accelerator Competition
Mar 14, 2017, 17:26 PM by Michael CroftPASADENA, CA - Mar 14, 2017 - Deep 6 AI, an artificial intelligence-enabled technology platform for matching patients to clinical trials, took home first prize in the Enterprise and Smart Data category at the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator competition, the marquee event of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 10-19, 2017) Startup Village®Full story -
MDI Biological Laboratory Completes New Center for Science Entrepreneurship
Mar 14, 2017, 14:37 PM by Michael CroftBAR HARBOR, ME - Mar 14, 2017 - Center Inaugurated with New Course on 'Bridging Disciplines' BAR HARBOR, MAINE -- The MDI Biological Laboratory inaugurates its Center for Science Entrepreneurship this week with a new course that will help University of Maine and College of the Atlantic science and engineering undergraduates explore approaches to biomedical research using concepts and tools that promote collaboration across disciplinesFull story -
twoXAR Announces Preclinical Proof-of-Concept Data on Novel Liver Cancer Candidate
Mar 14, 2017, 12:47 PM by Michael CroftPALO ALTO, CA - Mar 14, 2017 - twoXAR, Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biopharmaceutical company, today announced that its candidate targeting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC or Liver Cancer), TXR-311, has shown positive results in cell-based assaysFull story -
IDBS extends validated service to the cloud
Mar 14, 2017, 12:36 PM by Michael CroftBOSTON, US, & GUILDFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - Mar 14, 2017 - After The E-WorkBook Cloud launch earlier this year, IDBS has now enhanced its capabilities by adding a pre-qualified service to the suite, which has been designed to help organizations streamline their compliance processes for good practice (GxP) regulated systemsFull story -
GWAS Study Identifies Variant In African Populations Tied To Obesity
Mar 14, 2017, 10:10 AM by Michael CroftBio-IT World Brief | An international team of researchers has conducted the first study of its kind to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African Americans.Full story -
Qatar Genome Programme Launches Research Consortium
Mar 13, 2017, 17:25 PM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World Brief | More than 90 genomics researchers gathered recently for the launch of the Qatar Genome Programme’s research consortium (QGPRC). The consortium is the latest step in QGP’s precision medicine implementation efforts.
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NeoGenomics and Definiens Enter Into Agreement to Develop Novel Assays for Clinical Trials & Clinical Testing
Mar 13, 2017, 10:51 AM by Michael CroftFORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES - Mar 13, 2017 - NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, and Definiens, the leader in Tissue Phenomics® solutions from biomarker discovery to meaningful diagnostics, today announced that they have expanded their alliance to develop and automate the analysis of new biomarker assays for clinical trials and routine clinical testingFull story -
Possible Cures. Mystery Deaths. Daunting Costs. Can CAR-T Be Tamed?
Mar 13, 2017, 10:42 AM by Michael CroftXconomy | This seems to be a watershed year for CAR-T therapy. The field's first-ever regulatory approval is looking like a strong possibility. However, the supercharged T cells remain an enigma.Full story -
Precision NanoSystems unveils innovative system for scale-up manufacture of nanomedicines
Mar 13, 2017, 10:31 AM by Michael CroftVANCOUVER, BC, CANADA - Mar 13, 2017 - Precision NanoSystems has launched the NanoAssemblr Scale-Up system to support the clinical development of nanomedicinesFull story -
Physik Instrumente acquires ACS Motion Control
Mar 13, 2017, 10:03 AM by Michael CroftKARLSRUHE, GERMANY - Mar 13, 2017 - Physik Instrumente (PI), a long-established provider of specialist motion control and nanopositioning systems, has announced the recent acquisition of ACS Motion Control, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of high-end controllers and drives for multi-axis systemsFull story -
MDI Biological Laboratory Scientists Publish Groundbreaking Study on New Heart Drug
Mar 10, 2017, 14:15 PM by Michael CroftBAR HARBOR, ME - Mar 10, 2017 - Scientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory and Novo Biosciences have identified a drug candidate to restore heart muscle function following a heart attackFull story -
ZEISS Presents New Microscope Cameras
Mar 10, 2017, 13:25 PM by Michael CroftTHORNWOOD, NY, UNITED STATES - Mar 10, 2017 - ZEISS introduces two new digital microscope cameras; ZEISS Axiocam 702 mono and ZEISS Axiocam 512 color complement the current portfolio of high-speed USB 3Full story -
Deep 6 Analytics is now Deep 6 AI
Mar 9, 2017, 20:10 PM by Michael CroftPASADENA, CA - Mar 9, 2017 - Were excited to announce that we are changing our name from Deep 6 Analytics to Deep 6 AI effective March 9, 2017Full story -
University of Giessen enhances their genome analysis capability with the addition of TimeLogic’s FPGA-based Biocomputing platform
Mar 9, 2017, 12:27 PM by Michael CroftCARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES - Mar 9, 2017 - For Immediate Release—Giessen, Germany and Carlsbad, CA, USA, March 9, 2017. Justus-Liebig-University Giessen has added TimeLogic’s latest Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware to their computational tools platformFull story -
Equus Compute Solutions Announces Appointment of Costa Hasapopoulos as President
Mar 9, 2017, 11:38 AM by Michael CroftEDOMA, ME, UNITED STATES - Mar 9, 2017 - Equus Compute Solutions, one of the largest manufacturers of custom white box servers and storage solutions, announces the appointment of Costa Hasapopoulos as PresidentFull story -
Disabling Data Analysis Paralysis
Mar 9, 2017, 09:40 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | As the sheer complexity of the microbiome threatens to slow scientific progress, researchers tackle data dilemmas by harnessing the power of free and open source analysis tools.
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Certara Launches Simcyp Access to Expand Simulator Availability
Mar 9, 2017, 08:11 AM by Michael CroftPRINCETON, NJ - Mar 9, 2017 - Certara®, the leading provider of decision support technology and consulting services for optimizing drug development and improving health outcomes, today announced the launch of Simcyp® AccessFull story -
JAX Receives Federal Grant To Improve CRISPR-Cas9
Mar 7, 2017, 12:45 PM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World Brief | A two-year grant totaling $455,000 from the National Institutes of Health to The Jackson Laboratory will support research to improve the accuracy and efficiency of genome editing for research, drug testing, and future therapeutic delivery.