Two Labs acquires CEEK Enterprises
Pharma services firm Two Labs of Powell, OH, has acquired management consultancy company CEEK Enterprises. Read More
Pseudorandom speckle patterns allow for high-res imaging
A team of researchers in Japan has developed a technique using multimode fiber in combination with an optical phased-array chip for single-pixel imaging in biomedical applications. The work will be presented at the 2020 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition, held March 8 to 12 in San Diego. Read More
X-Chem, ALK partner on allergy drug discovery
X-Chem announced on February 5 a new drug discovery partnership with ALK-Abelló A/S. The collaboration will focus on the discovery of small-molecule drug products to treat a broad range of allergies. Read More
Allen Institute extends cell line contract
The Allen Institute for Cell Science announced on February 3 that it has extended its contract with the Coriell Institute for Medical Research for the storage and distribution of its Allen Cell Collection. Since its launch in 2016, the collection has grown from five cell lines to more than 40 lines today. The new agreement between the institutes will extend for an additional three years. Read More
Merck to build new biotech R&D center in Switzerland
Merck announced on January 27 an investment of 250 million euros ($275 million) to build a new biotech R&D center in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. Read More
Agilent to fund biotherapy incubator in India
Agilent Technologies has announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to advance biotherapeutic research in the country. Read More
Thermo Fisher posts 5% higher sales in Q4
Lab and scientific instruments manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific posted revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 that were up 4.9%, while net income also grew. Read More
Berkeley Lights launches Culture Station for faster cell processing
Berkeley Lights has announced the launch of Culture Station, a modular cell culture instrument that increases workflow capacity of optofluidic platforms, specifically the company's Beacon and Lightning systems. Read More
Zuckerberg group gives $1.3M to bioimaging network
A foundation run by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife has awarded over $1.3 million to support Global BioImaging, an international network of bioimaging research facilities. Read More
U.K. scientists recognized for bioprocessing work
Two scientists from the U.K. were recognized for their contributions to the bioprocessing and biologics manufacturing sector at a recent conference. Read More
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