Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Discovery Research",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Reagents will help improve proteomics research from
Applied Biosystems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Applied Biosystems announces an expansion of its line of labelling chemistry reagents used for proteomics research in academic and biopharmaceutical laboratories".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Oxford Biomedica buys RNA interference technology from
Oxford BioMedica: "The rights granted are exclusive for RNAi gene silencing using lentiviral vector technology for human gene therapy applications, including Oxford BioMedica's proprietary LentiVector system".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Nanostream
- take a look at Nanostream to be service provider at Assay Depot
which says: "Assay Depot, an internet marketplace for drug discovery services, reports that Nanostream will join the company's service provider network".
Take a look also at the news release from Agilent Technologies Europe, Collaboration to improve drug-discovery efficiency,
as well as Proximity ligation for protein quantitation in PCR from Applied Biosystems,
and Haptogen bought by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals from Haptogen.
See also:
Redefining molecular characterisation science
(June 2007)
Waters highlighted new mass spectrometry, proteomics and software innovations focused on characterising and visualising molecules at the 55th annual American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 3-7 June
LC-MS/MS software speeds compound assessment
(May 2007)
Thermo Fisher Scientific unveils additions to its LC-MS/MS software suite to reduce time to assess and evaluate thousands of new compounds for data review in drug discovery and development labs
First automated pleuripotent hES cell culture
(May 2007)
ITI Life Sciences will use a Compact Select automated cell culture system to develop a consistent bioprocess for manufacturing high-quality undifferentiated human embryonic stem (hES) cells
Feasibility of using stem cells for drug discovery
(April 2007)
Using a design based on BioCel 1800 automation, the I-Stem platform will use Velocity11's VWorks automation control software, an event driven controller, to manage protocols, and execute process runs
Maldi/triple quad combo speeds up drug discovery
(April 2007)
The new FlashQuant mass spectrometry platform from Applied Biosystems/MDS Sciex is the first commercially available system to combine triple quadrupole mass spectrometry with Maldi technology
Customer hub 'to empower' life scientists
(March 2007)
Powerful resource enables life scientists and analysts to share best practices, collaborate more easily and work more efficiently by leveraging knowledge found in the global scientific community
Awarded 2005 F+S award for protein arrays
(November 2006)
In September 2005, Procognia was awarded the 2005 Frost and Sullivan Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for its expanding portfolio of protein array based technologies
Chemistry conference circuit hits SW England
(October 2006)
Scientists from across the world have gathered on the 'English Riviera' for south west England's first ever international medicinal and synthetic chemistry conference
Increased usage of key protein research techniques
(August 2006)
The utilisation of protein research techniques such as Elisa and Western blot by drug discovery researchers has increased from 45 to 59 percent and from 46 to 58 percent respectively from 2002 to 2006
Automated compound tube and plate replication
(July 2006)
Velocity11 has announced a new configuration of its BioCel sample-processing platform configured to automate compound tube and plate replication procedures
More kinase assay kits for drug discovery
(July 2006)
Serologicals says that Upstate Group, its wholly owned subsidiary, has expanded its Kinease FP product line to include each of the 80 individual kinases that have been validated in the assay
Accurately identifying unique proteins on 2D gels
(June 2006)
Syngene reports that a Syngene automated multi-functional imaging system is being used by a leading US pharmaceutical company to help increase the pace of discovering novel protein drug targets
Software to accelerate cancer biomarker discovery
(April 2006)
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center deploys GenoLogics's Proteomics purposed software to accelerate its cancer biomarker discovery
Automation of DNA purification and sequencing
(April 2006)
Velocity11 has announced a new configuration of its BioCel sample-processing platform configured to automate DNA purification and sequencing procedures
Online collection of biological pathways
(April 2006)
Sigma-Aldrich announces the launch of PathFinder, an innovative online resource that offers a free and comprehensive collection of interactive biological pathways
Chemical inventory for pharmaceutical pilot plants
(March 2006)
ChemSW releases in-depth white paper detailing how chemical inventory systems deliver real-time accurate information on inventory status for greater cost control and to support validation requirements
ChemSense is integrative cheminformatics platform
(March 2006)
New software application complements InforSense KDE for enterprise-wide workflow-based integrative cheminformatics and offers robust support for multiple cheminformatic vendors
Microcal appoints Richard Brown CEO and president
(March 2006)
MicroCal active in ultrasensitive calorimetry for life sciences, says it is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard K Brown as CEO and president
Caliper Life Sciences to acquire Xenogen
(February 2006)
Deal provides entry into high-growth optical imaging market, catalyses transformation to leading edge drug discovery tools and services company, and enhances revenue growth and profitability outlook
Exhibitors show support for SCIpharm 2006
(February 2006)
More than two thirds of previous exhibitors and an impressive number of new companies have already signed up for SCIpharm 2006, the biopharmaceutical event run by and for the industry
New collaboration in autoimmune discovery research
(January 2006)
In this new collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, Galapagos is committed to delivering novel drug targets as the basis for developing novel therapies for unmet medical needs in autoimmune disease
Automation of cell-based Elisa
(January 2006)
Velocity11 designed this new BioCel configuration to dispense cells into microplates and perform a series of alternating incubations and reagent additions
Fly-by bar code reader confirms and tracks ID
(October 2005)
This new reader enables the tracking of a sample as it moves through the process, confirming the identification and location and creating a traceable data trail
The next level in compact, affordable automation
(October 2005)
Said to be the most compact system capable of automating applications from compound plate replication and HTS assays in drug discovery to nucleic acid sample preparation in genomics laboratories
Promotions boost customer focus
(September 2005)
Bruker Daltonics appoints Michael Schubert as executive vice president and Ian Sanders as vice president to further strengthen its senior management team
Cellular screening with true uHTS capability
(September 2005)
Enables luminescent uHTS cellular screening with all types of cells for the first time in 1536 well format with significantly higher throughput than existing technologies
Software deployed across GSK research centres
(June 2005)
Agreement to provide GlaxoSmithKline with desktop-based NMR verification and processing capabilities across worldwide discovery research centres
PhysChem symposium opens frank discussions
(June 2005)
One day symposium was aimed at providing mechanistic insight into the relationship between physical organic properties of drug candidates and their pharmacokinetics
Software expands performance of detectors
(June 2005)
Software packages and verification system for multimode detectors increase power and ease of use as well as providing tools for 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulatory compliance
Paper considers chemical inventory systems
(May 2005)
Chemical inventory system can enable pharmaceutical and drug discovery research departments to keep track of where chemicals are and how much are available, as well as generate useful reports
Distribution deal covers fluorous chemicals
(December 2004)
Fluorous products are novel chemical and sorbent tools that facilitate the synthesis and separation of organic molecules and biopolymers during library generation in drug discovery research
Data integration for drug discovery
(November 2004)
GE Healthcare in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline to develop improved data and information integration in drug discovery
New solution for multiple reactions
(October 2004)
Reaction block provides a safe alternative to oil baths and mantles, posing a lower fire risk and making clean-up of glassware far easier
Deal to develop automated platforms
(September 2004)
Tecan and Invitrogen announce agreement to jointly develop and promote applications of Invitrogen research kits on Tecan instruments