31 Current news from japan
rssAcoustics Used for Cell Sorting and Transfer
08-20-2009
Labcyte announced that the Japanese patent office has granted patent 4309131 that covers the design of an acoustic-based system that can sort cells based upon acoustic or other properties and then eject them specifically from a mixed population. “This patent extends our intellectual ...
08-04-2009
An area of chromosome 6 that affects cattle carcass weight has been identified using two different Japanese species. Knowledge of this four-gene region, described in BMC Genetics, should be useful in breeding beef cattle. Akiko Takasuga, from the Shirakawa Institute of Animal Genetics, led a ...
07-10-2009
Scientists in Japan are reporting development of a faster, less expensive version of the fabled polymerase chain reaction (PCR) a DNA test widely used in criminal investigations, disease diagnosis, biological research and other applications. The new method could lead to expanded use of PCR in ...
07-09-2009
JPK Instruments announced the opening of their first offices in Japan together with the appointment of Nobuhiro Saito as country manager. With a growing market offering increased opportunities in Japan, JPK Instruments has opened offices in the Koto-ku district of Tokyo and appointed ...
05-05-2009
Itaru Hamachi and colleagues from Kyoto University have created a chemosensor that shows a high binding selectivity towards (i, i+1) bisphosphorylated peptide, displaying a dual-emission fluorescence change. 'Development of artificial chemosensors that can detect phosphorylated proteins or ...
04-02-2009
A highly efficient, low driving-voltage, phosphorescent material for electroluminescence devices has been developed by scientists in Asia. Zhaomin Hou from RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Japan and colleagues from Jilin University, China, have synthesised an iridium complex with highly ...
02-11-2009
caprotec bioanalytics GmbH announced that they entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Funakoshi Co. Ltd. for the marketing and sales of caprotec’s research products in the country of Japan. The company’s products are based on caprotec’s proprietary Capture Compound Mass ...
Parties entered into negotiations for a non-exclusive IVD license to mSEPT9 colorectal cancer blood test
01-26-2009
Sysmex Corporation and Epigenomics AG announced that they have signed a strategic research and development collaboration agreement in molecular diagnostics. Under the terms of the agreement, Sysmex and Epigenomics will assess the suitability of Sysmex' molecular diagnostics instrumentation ...
11-21-2008
Andor Technology plc reported the strengthening of their position in Japan. Andor began its Japanese operations in August 2000 by opening an office in Tokyo. Since then the company has grown from strength to strength in the region, where a strong team of expert staff has developed a ...
Syrris Expand Global Sales Network to Match Growing Demand in the Far East
09-23-2008
Syrris, has opened a new subsidiary office in Japan. Syrris Japan, Inc. officially opened for business in May, 2008 and has already received a significant number of orders. “‘This is a very exciting development for the Syrris Group,” said Syrris’ Managing Director, Mark Gilligan. ...
