Easy Gene Delivery into Hard to Transfect Cells
 19 Aug 2010: A new range of expression ready lentiviral particles from AMSBIO allow easy gene delivery into hard to transfect cells including primary cells, non-dividing cells and cells in suspension. The particles are supplied ready-to-use eliminating the need for any lipids or transfection reagents.
AMSBIO
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EBV Target Capture using Fluidigm Long-Range Access Array with Next Generation Sequencing
13 Aug 2010: This technical poster describes how Fluidigm unique Access Array™ chip technology has been used by the Core Genotyping facility at the National Cancer Institute (Bethesda, MD) to successfully capture and sequence the entire Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) genome from 4 individual patient DNA samples in a single sequence capture run.
Fluidigm Corporation
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New qPCR System from Promega Allows Target Gene Detection at Low Expression Levels
11 Aug 2010: Promega's new GoTaq® 2-Step RT-qPCR System allows the detection of target genes expressed at low levels even with hard-to-amplify samples. Enhanced sensitivity of the two-step system extends the broad dynamic range of RNA quantitation and provides a robust, gene expression analysis tool.
Promega Corp.
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New Sigma Life Science and SwitchGear Genomics Project to Enable Investigation into Gene Regulation in a Variety of Biological Pathways
 10 Aug 2010: Sigma Life Science and SwitchGear Genomics announce a joint project to develop and distribute a novel microRNA (miRNA) target reporter system. Combining SwitchGear Genomics’ expertise with Sigma’s versatile lentiviral technology, these ready-to-use reporter vectors are expected to simplify miRNA target validation, enabling researchers to investigate gene regulation in a variety of biological pathways.
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
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New Range of MagSi Magnetic Beads Combine the Advantages of Small Beads with the Performance and Strength of Larger Beads
 10 Aug 2010: AMSBIO announces a new range of MagSi magnetic beads that enable faster protocols. The beads also incorporate a novel ferro fluid to combine the advantages of small beads and large surface with the magnetic performance and strength of larger beads.
AMSBIO
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Human Exon Target Enrichment Tool for Next-Gen Sequencing to Help Understand Gene Function
04 Aug 2010: Agilent Technologies has collaborated with Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and Gencode to develop the latest human all exon target enrichment tool for next-gen sequencing, the SureSelect Human All Exon 50 Mb Target Enrichment kit. The kit enables researchers to streamline experiments by sequencing the expressed genome while discarding regions that are not of interest.
Agilent Technologies
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Affordable Eco™ Real-Time PCR System from Illumina
28 Jul 2010: The Eco™ Real-Time PCR System from Illumina is a novel platform that looks to extend the access of real-time PCR applications to the individual bench scientist. This simple system offers unprecedented access to a wide range of applications at an economical price.
Illumina
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New Project to Link Whole Human Genome Research
28 Jul 2010: Illumina announces a new global network to provide scientists with access to its sequencing technology. This Illumina Genome Network is a global partnership designed to link researchers interested in conducting large-scale whole human genome sequencing projects with leading institutions that can perform such projects using Illumina sequencing.
Illumina
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Society for Biomolecular Sciences Announces Keynote Speakers for First Annual SBS China Conference
27 Jul 2010: In preparation for the First Annual SBS China Conference Innovation in Drug Discovery: Science & Technology, December 7– 9, 2010 in Shanghai, China, the Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS) has announced the line-up of keynote speakers.
Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS)
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New Kit to Facilitate RNA Analysis in Cell-Free Fluids
26 Jul 2010: The ExoMir™ kit from Bioo Scientific allows the fractionation of and RNA extraction from exosomes and other microparticles in cell-free fluids. The release of these microparticles may increase in number and type during pathological conditions, especially malignancies. These tumor exosomes contain nucleic acid sequences of a cancer's genetic material.
Bioo Scientific
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