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Knobby Magnetic Beads from ITRI in Taiwan Show Promise for Fighting Cancer

Knobby knees may be a drawback to a fashion model, but knobby magnetic beads look quite attractive for battling certain types of cancer. That’s what scientists at Taiwan’s Industrial Research Institute of Technology (ITRI) have found in their work developing precision tools for medicine. They have developed the world’s only biomimetic knobby magnetic beads. […]

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Makes Deal for Magnetic Particle Use in China Drug Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific, maker of an extensive line of magnetic particles and handling systems for biotech and life science markets, has signed an agreement with JW Therapeutics, a leading cell therapy company in China, to use ThermoFisher’s Dynabeads in ramping up production […]

Test and Measurement

Applied BioCode Granted Emergency Use Authorization for Covid-19 Detection

The value of magnetic particles for life science diagnostics is gaining recognition in biomedical testing laboratories as they race to find new techniques for rapid detection of Covid-19. One company paving the way is Applied BioCode, developer of an innovative Barcoded Magnetic Beads technology, whose SARS-CoV-2 Assay was granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. […]

Research & Development

Abcam Bolsters Its Magnetic Analysis Portfolio for Life Sciences with Expedeon Acquisition

Abcam, a manufacturer of life science reagents and diagnostic tools, has bolstered its magnetics analysis portfolio with the recent acquisition of the proteomics and immunology business of Expedeon, based in Germany. Abcam paid  €120 million in […]