Programmable DNA hydrogels for advanced cell culture and personalized medicine

21-Aug-2023 - The team of Dr. Elisha Krieg at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden has developed a dynamic DNA-crosslinked matrix (DyNAtrix) by combining classical synthetic polymers with programmable DNA crosslinkers. DNA’s highly specific and predictable binding gives researchers unparalleled ...

Successfully reducing animal testing: The 3Rs principle in fish research

Investigation of cell cultures provides insights into climate change

23-Jun-2023 - According to animal experimentation statistics, fish are the second most commonly used group of animals in research after mice. They play an important role in aquaculture and also serve as model animals in various research areas. "Applying the 3Rs principle means reducing, refining and replacing ...

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces collaboration with Celltrio

Unlock fully automated cell line production

08-Feb-2023 - Thermo Fisher Scientific and Celltrio, a manufacturer of robotics-based solutions for the life sciences industry, have announced their collaboration to bring a fully automated cell culture system to biotherapeutics customers. The collaboration will integrate the Thermo Scientific Momentum ...

Cytiva and Pall Corporation investing 1.5 billion USD over two years to meet growing demand for biotechnology solutions

Major investments are expanding manufacturing capacity for life sciences products at 13 Cytiva and Pall Corporation sites helping to meet customer demand.

03-Aug-2021 - An ongoing strategic growth plan from Cytiva and Pall Corporation, part of the Danaher Corporation, will expand manufacturing capacity and services across geographies for global life sciences customers. The investment, already underway, includes new sites, expansion at existing factories, and is ...

Merck Acquires Cell Culture Media Specialist Biochrom AG

Acquisition rounds out Merck Millipore’s portfolio of media and buffers used in biopharmaceutical production

23-Aug-2012 - Merck announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Biochrom AG located in Berlin, Germany. The company, with approximately 60 employees and sales of approximately € 13 million in 2011, specializes in the production and marketing of cell-culture media and buffer solutions. ...

Plasticell and EMD Millipore complete licensing deal to distribute fully defined, xeno-free mesenchymal stem cell differentiation media

16-Aug-2012 - Plasticell has licensed EMD Millipore to distribute a superior, single-application osteogenic medium discovered using the combinatorial screening system, CombiCult®.The osteogenic medium is serum- and xeno- free, more consistent and more potent than currently available formulations. Under the ...

Top award for 3D cell culture pioneer, Stefan Przyborski, of Reinnervate Ltd

26-Jul-2012 - Prof Stefan Przyborski, CSO and founder of Reinnervate Ltd, has been recognised with a top award from the Royal Society of Chemistry. The Rita and John Cornforth award 2012 recognises Prof. Przyborski’s leadership and inter-disciplinary work at the boundaries of physical chemistry and biology, ...

Corning Acquires Mediatech, Inc.

05-Dec-2011 - Corning Incorporated announced that it has completed the acquisition of Mediatech, Inc. , a Virginia-based corporation, including Mediatech's subsidiary, KD Medical, Inc., a Maryland-based corporation. Mediatech is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Corning and will be integrated into Corning's ...

2006 Life Science Industry Awards Finalists

13-Mar-2006 - The Life Science Executive Exchange, an online community of senior executive, together with The Scientist and The Science Advisory Board announced the finalists of the 2006 Life Science Industry Awards. More than 2,400 scientists from around the world were independently surveyed by ...