PR-inside.com Free Press Releases Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 12 pr-inside.com science Science (PR-inside.com) Oxford, UK – 15th February 2012. Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), a provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, has extended its Genefficiency™ Sequencing Service to provide a dedicated service for investigating rare diseases. The specifically optimised version of the service will help investigators and clinicians identify causative mutations quickly, easily and without the need for in-house technical or bioinformatics expertise. The data produced is of the highest possible quality thanks to OGT’s externally accredited laboratory procedures and quality control systems, while analysis is made easy using the company’s unique rare disease NGS software. The company .. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:21:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ogt-develops-optimised-rare-disease-sequencing-r3051030.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ogt-develops-optimised-rare-disease-sequencing-r3051030.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Sudbury, UK (14th February 2012) – Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, is delighted to announce that Compound Management will return for a second year as one of the eight highly topical conference streams. New for this year, compound management will be combined with chemistry automation, which has been highlighted as an important focus in automation. With participation from some of the industry’s leading experts, Chemistry Automation and Compound Management will feature a combination of keynote presentations from Rose Gonzales, Director of Compound Management and Distribution, Pfizer and Clive Green, Associate Director of Compound Management, AstraZeneca with .. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:19:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/managing-compounds-at-ela-r3050906.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/managing-compounds-at-ela-r3050906.htm Science (PR-inside.com) LONDON, UK (13 February 2012) – Leading sample management software provider, Titian Software, has announced that its Mosaic™ sample management software has recently been selected by Roche to provide fast, easy access to the company’s sample banks in Europe and the US. Mosaic, which is capable of seamlessly integrating with a wide range of automated robotic hardware and infrastructure, will make it easy for Roche employees worldwide to order compounds in a range of formats from one of several sample banks using a simple online ordering system. The new approach will optimize workflow efficiency while simplifying collaboration between users in .. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:58:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/titian-to-provide-roche-with-mosaic-r3050210.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/titian-to-provide-roche-with-mosaic-r3050210.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Prof. Dr. med. Khusru Asadullah, Vice President, Head of Global Biomarker, Bayer Pharma HealthCare will provide the keynote presentation, “Grants for Targets and Biomarkers - a Novel Open Innovation Initiative in Drug Discovery”. Dr . Compton, President & CEO, Critical Path Institute, will provide a regulatory update and how it concerns the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to joining Critical Path Institute, Dr. Compton was the Director of the Office of Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research (OBBR) and the Executive Director of the Cancer Human Biobank (caHUB) project at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Skates, Associate Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center will .. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:43:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/plenary-keynotes-announced-for-biomarker-summit-r3050068.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/plenary-keynotes-announced-for-biomarker-summit-r3050068.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Nanotechnology is very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigating whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale. Nano-engineered materials offer extraordinary new capabilities for the improvement of energy generation and efficiency. The use of high surface-to-area ratio carbon nanotubes in battery electrodes generates an increase in electricity output over traditional electrodes. Browse: http://www.researchmoz.com/role-of-nanotechnology-in-the-energy-industry-report.html Some of the segments of the energy industry where nanotech is being used to .. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:37:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/role-of-nanotechnology-in-the-energy-r3048182.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/role-of-nanotechnology-in-the-energy-r3048182.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, will be exhibiting and presenting its biomarker discovery service at the Molecular Medicine Tri-Con in San Francisco, California (19th-23rd February 2012). The conference, organized by the Cambridge Healthtech Institute, will include an OGT presentation entitled “Integrated Biomarker Discovery: Multi-Method Approach to Enable Early Biomarker Success”, taking place on Tuesday 21st February at 15.50 in the Moscone North Convention Centre. The talk, given by Dr Graham Speight, Head of Genomic Biomarkers at OGT, will explain how high-throughput biomarker discovery can generate rich datasets identifying a .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:13:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ogt-to-exhibit-and-present-at-r3046328.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ogt-to-exhibit-and-present-at-r3046328.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has acquired the oligonucleotide business of Singapore’s top supplier in the field, 1st BASE Pte. Ltd (1st BASE). Already the world leader in custom nucleic acid synthesis, IDT will now offer locally-manufactured oligos to researchers in Singapore and throughout the region from the company’s first synthesis facility in Asia. Dr. Joseph Walder, IDT’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, stressed the commonalities that brought 1st BASE and IDT together. “We found natural partners in the people at 1st BASE, with whom we’ve been working for many years,” he noted. “Above all, IDT and 1st BASE shared a .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:12:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/integrated-dna-technologies-acquires-1st-r3046325.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/integrated-dna-technologies-acquires-1st-r3046325.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it is demonstrating the new Thermo Scientific LOCaMotion software during the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference February 6-7. LOCaMotion™ software, developed specifically for use with Thermo Scientific Orbitor and Orbitor™ BenchTrak plate movers, guides users through the steps required to teach these state-of-the-art automated workstations. Visitors to the booth during SLAS can experience firsthand how LOCaMotion simplifies the teaching process; they can actually teach an Orbitor BenchTrak to perform a workflow. Normally this process is difficult, meticulous and time-consuming, and it often requires the .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:10:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-showcases-robot-r3046324.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-showcases-robot-r3046324.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launched Thermo Scientific Momentum 3, the third version of its popular automation control and scheduling software. Momentum™ 3, which enables multiple users to operate continuously, features a new worklist functionality that, coupled with data tools and decision logic, makes it ideal for assay plate production, closed loop screening, hit confirmation and other automated screening workflows. The graphically driven software effectively integrates and controls complete processes to provide walk-away functionality. Thermo Fisher will display Momentum 3 within booth 810 during the 2012 Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening conference (SLAS) .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:09:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-launches-new-r3046319.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-launches-new-r3046319.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific Orbitor BenchTrak, a fully customizable plate mover with quick-connect modules. The Orbitor™ BenchTrak significantly extends the functionality and versatility of the renowned Orbitor RS plate mover, providing a fully customizable automation solution that fits into existing laboratory space – either “on-bench” or “in-bench.” Multiple Orbitor BenchTraks can connect to form complex system layouts, and a range of “click-in” components, such as instrument loading platforms, mezzanines, guarding and microplate stores, can be easily incorporated to address almost any customer workflow requirement. Thermo Fisher will display .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:09:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-introduces-fully-r3046318.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/thermo-fisher-scientific-introduces-fully-r3046318.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Cresset, innovative provider of software and services for molecule designers is pleased to re-introduce its professional services division. The division, led by Director of Consulting, Dr Martin Slater, has been improved to provide more flexible pricing plans, including flexible daily computational chemistry services and project-based access to the tools via software as a service (SaaS). The re-launch is accompanied by updated webpages and newly available case studies featuring the company’s recent service project success stories. Cresset has over 10 years of experience providing computational chemistry services and has developed an excellent success rate in both structure and ligand based virtual .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:08:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cresset-expands-professional-services-division-r3046317.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cresset-expands-professional-services-division-r3046317.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Reinnervate, the leading expert in 3D cell culture, has today announced the release of a new whitepaper to help scientists make the switch from traditional 2D cell culture to 3D cell growth. The whitepaper entitled “Review of imaging techniques compatible with 3D culture of cells�� covers many different approaches for the visualisation of cells growing in three dimensions, such as that achieved using the company’s alvetex® 3D scaffold. As well as discussing novel applications for the use of live 3D imaging of cells, the whitepaper also provides a solution to the daily challenge of visual inspection to check the health and .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:06:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-reinnervate-whitepaper-includes-details-r3046314.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-reinnervate-whitepaper-includes-details-r3046314.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, is hosting a webinar entitled ‘Troubleshooting qPCR: What are my amplification curves telling me’ on Tuesday January 24 at 1pm (EST) and Wednesday January 25 at 1pm (GMT). Dr Aurita Menezes, who has a PhD in microbiology, will provide a brief overview of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and why it is the method of choice for accurately quantitating gene expression. However, when reactions do not proceed as expected, troubleshooting can prove challenging. There are numerous factors that can affect the efficiency of amplification and thus the integrity of resulting .. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:05:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/troubleshooting-qpcr-r3046312.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/troubleshooting-qpcr-r3046312.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Cambridge, UK (6th February 2012) - One of three innovative new products launched today by TTP Labtech at SLAS 2012, aequus is an easy-to-fit, non-contact sensor-based instrument. By providing a safe, automated solution to solvent level monitoring, analytical chemists can easily keep track of both solvent use and waste overflow during the everyday running of their analytical equipment. The ability to connect aequus to remote user alarms enables round the clock monitoring, helping to protect expensive analytical equipment, as well as the results of valuable chemical analyses. TTP Labtech will showcase aequus on booth 914 during the inaugural SLAS conference .. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:50:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-launches-yet-another-innovation-r3044178.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-launches-yet-another-innovation-r3044178.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Cambridge, UK (6th February 2012) - TTP Labtech’s new arktic -80oC automated store provides exceptional high capacity storage per cubic metre, and a safe secure solution to biological sample storage. With the capacity to hold up to 95,000 0.5mL tubes, the modular unit can still fit neatly into a small footprint, making it ideal for space-restricted laboratories with biobanking needs. TTP Labtech, the provider of quality, robust, automated laboratory equipment solutions will be revealing the new arktic at booth 914 during the inaugural SLAS conference in San Diego, 4-8 Feb. 2012. Dedicated to developing systems to meet customer requirements, TTP .. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:38:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-launches-arktic-the-affordable-r3044173.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-launches-arktic-the-affordable-r3044173.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Cambridge, UK (6th February 2012) - TTP Labtech’s new mosquito® HV, launched today at SLAS 2012, has been developed to allow scientists to accurately handle low volume serial dilutions and assay plate preparations, across the 500nL to 5µL range. In addition, the mosquito HV can rapidly perform serial dilutions in the 2-8µL final volume range, and can stamp from a mother plate directly to assay plates as part of the same protocol, saving valuable laboratory time. mosquito HV is one of three brand new products to be launched by the innovative laboratory instrumentation manufacturer, TTP Labtech on booth 914, at .. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:27:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-showcases-the-new-mosquito-r3044170.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-showcases-the-new-mosquito-r3044170.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Cambridge, UK (6th February 2012) - TTP Labtech has leapt into 2012 with the launch of not one, but three, new products at the SLAS conference, San Diego, with more to follow during the year. TTP Labtech is also refreshing the company brand, with a significant re-design to clearly communicate its positive and dynamic outlook and further underline the company’s drive to innovate. Encouraging ingenuity and natural innovation, TTP Labtech focuses on the creation, development, design and manufacture of robust and reliable instrumentation, in order to provide novel, high calibre solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and academia. With 75% .. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:14:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-rebrands-as-natural-innovators-r3044166.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ttp-labtech-rebrands-as-natural-innovators-r3044166.htm Science (PR-inside.com) As the scale of mining activity has increased, as well as the infrastructure to support it, so has the level of impact upon the environment. The nature of mining processes creates a potential negative impact on the environment both during the mining operations and for years after the mine is closed. The crucial concept is that of sustainable development, which requires environment and development issues to be addressed in an integrated manner in order to meet the various needs of the present, and to take into account the needs of future generations. This impact has led to most of the .. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:09:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/giving-back-to-the-planet-for-r3043686.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/giving-back-to-the-planet-for-r3043686.htm Science (PR-inside.com) Subterranean termites are the most destructive insect pests of wood in the United States. They cause more than $2 billion in damage each year, more property damage than that caused by fire and windstorm combined. In nature, subterranean termites are beneficial. They break down many dead trees and other wood materials that would otherwise accumulate. The biomass of this breakdown process is recycled to the soil as humus. Problems occur when termites attack the wooden elements of human structures -- homes, businesses and warehouses. Their presence is not readily noticed because they hide their activity behind wallboards, siding .. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:13:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/richardson-pest-solutions-now-offers-termidor-r3043656.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/richardson-pest-solutions-now-offers-termidor-r3043656.htm Science (PR-inside.com) The meeting was a direct follow-up to the European Parliament hearing held on the 22nd November 2011, chaired by Dr Angelika Niebler, MEP, which sought the optimal format for scientific dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the EU. Four conclusions arose from the meeting: 1) The NRF articulated a firm commitment to the pursuit of high quality science and the health of the UAE population; 2) The NRF committed to pursuing a Science Cooperation Agreement with the EU; 3) Both the NRF and university representatives (UAE, UAEU) expressed a firm intent to participate in both projects, ITFoM and .. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/uae-could-be-first-mover-in-r3036607.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/uae-could-be-first-mover-in-r3036607.htm Science (PR-inside.com) A book signing will follow. This public lecture will also serve as the keynote talk for the Society of Physics Students Zone 2 Meeting, which takes place from Friday March 2 to Saturday March 3. The Zone 2 Meeting is an annual gathering of physics students from New York, Ontario, and Quebec and is cosponsored by the Adelphi University Student Government Association and the Physics Club. Brian Greene’s lecture will take place in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. In his vibrant career, Greene has assisted in making barrier .. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/brian-greene-ph-d-to-speak-on-r3032820.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/brian-greene-ph-d-to-speak-on-r3032820.htm Science (PR-inside.com) (Nottingham, 4 January 2012) This £9 million investment will allow Molecular Profiles to expand its current manufacturing capabilities while strengthening its existing expertise in the drug development field. The new GMP facility, planned to open in late 2012, will provide an additional 30,000 square feet of space. The investment marks a significant expansion of scale for the company with six new GMP suites, new laboratories and a clinical packing suite. The new facility is designed to the latest specification, enabling flexibility of use and the manufacture of highly potent compounds up to OEB 4 level. Designed to handle a range of .. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:43:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/molecular-profiles-invests-9-million-in-r3032582.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/molecular-profiles-invests-9-million-in-r3032582.htm Science (PR-inside.com) The event featured presentations from Gai Oren, Secretariat of the European Paraliament Committee on Industry, Energy and Research; Theodoros Karapiperis, Head of Unit for Science and Technology Option Assessment, European Parliament; Pierre Godin, Policy Analyst at DG Regional Policy, European Commission. Michaela Vlková, Deputy Head of Office at the Czech Liaison Office for Research and Development; Merja Hiltunen, Counsellor for Research and Innovtion at the Finnish Liaison Office for EU R&D; and Jakob Just Madsen, Head of Office at the Danish Research Liaison Office, discussed their experience under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and preparations for Horizon 2020. Professor Patrick .. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:52:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/meps-discuss-opportunities-for-ireland-in-r3028405.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/meps-discuss-opportunities-for-ireland-in-r3028405.htm