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11/12/09Life Technologies Addresses Promise of Cell Therapies at Industry Leader Summit
Company Hosts Cell Therapy Summit to Discuss Best Practices for Bringing Therapeutics to Market CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today is hosting the 1st Annual Cell Therapy Industry Summit, gathering leaders from all areas of cell therapy to discuss best practices and opportunities for bringing potential life saving therap... 
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11/10/09Life Technologies Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire BioTrove
Acquisition enhances company’s strategic offerings in high growth PCR market CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioTrove, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. BioTrove’s primary technology is the OpenArray® platform, a high throughput gene expression and ge... 
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11/10/09University of Cambridge and Life Technologies Collaborate on Landmark High Throughput Sequencing Hub in United Kingdom
Advanced Genomic Analysis Technology to Support Genomics and Biomedical Genetics Research CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2009-- The University of Cambridge and Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), announced today the formation of a collaboration to advance translational research studies in key disease areas such as cancer, diabetes and neurological disorders. Through this collaboration, next generation sequencing... 
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10/27/09Life Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results
Third quarter GAAP revenue of $801 million, and non-GAAP revenue of $805 million Third quarter GAAP earnings per share of $0.22, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.73 Free cash flow of $164 million in the third quarter CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Non-GAAP revenue for the ... 
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10/22/09Global Commercialization of Applied Biosystems 3500 Series Genetic Analyzers Sets New Standards for Throughput, Data Quality and Ease-of-Use
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the global commercial availability of a new capillary electrophoresis (CE) sequencing system. The 3500 Series Genetic Analyzer builds on Applied Biosystems’ industry-leading CE sequencing systems, with state-of-the-art advancements, setting significant new standards for throughput, data quality and ease of ... 
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10/21/09Life Technologies Delivers Enhanced Next-Generation Genomic Analysis Technology for Large-Scale Resequencing Projects
SOLiD™ 3 Plus Enables Higher Throughput, Decreased Cost, and Faster Data Analysis on Life Science Industry’s Most Accurate Sequencing Platform CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced the commercial availability of the SOLiD™ 3 Plus System, an enhanced next-generation genomic analysis platform designed to allow research... 
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10/14/09Life Technologies Announces Appointment of Sales Vice President for Next Generation Sequencing
Sales Leader to Bring Years of Experience to Key Role within Commercial Operations CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has named Jay Therrien to the position of Vice President, Global Sales for Next Generation Sequencing. In this role, Therrien will be responsible for all sales activities related to Li... 
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10/13/09Applied Biosystems Advances 21st Century Forensics with Innovative DNA Analysis Solutions
New Generation of Kits Delivers Faster Recovery of More DNA Results from a Wider Range of Samples CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced a new generation of forensic DNA kits with chemistry reagents designed to address the increasing challenges facing 21st century forensic laboratories. The new AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler® Direct, Ide... 
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10/06/09Baylor College of Medicine Expands Fleet of SOLiD(TM) Systems to Expand Cancer Studies and Other Complex Human Diseases
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009-- Scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) are expanding their fleet of advanced genomic next-generation sequencing technology from Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) to accelerate their studies of the genetic underpinnings of cancer and other complex human diseases. Additional SOLiD™ Systems will be integrated... 
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10/06/09Life Technologies Sets Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date for Tuesday, October 27, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) announced today it will report its third quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, before market open. The company will also hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss operating results. The webcast can be accessed through the investor relations page of the Life Technologies’ website at www.lifetechn... 
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09/29/09Life Technologies Foundation Awards $1.7 Million in Grants to Advance Science
Seven non-profit organizations to receive grants for research and education efforts CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2009-- The Life Technologies Foundation, a non-profit arm of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) dedicated to advancing science education and scientific discovery, has awarded approximately $1.7 million in new grants that include the creation of an online biology textbook, and building a museum exhibi... 
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09/28/09Life Technologies and febit Team to Offer New Solution for Targeted Re-sequencing in Large-scale Genomic Studies
febit’s HybSelectTM technology for sequence capture combined with Applied Biosystems’ SOLiD™ System enable automated, high sample throughput next generation sequencing CARLSBAD, CA. (USA), and HEIDELBERG, Germany, September 28, 2009 – febit holding GmbH and Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced that they have entered into a strategic co-marketing agreement to provide a new, scalable solution for researchers conducting targeted re-sequencing studies. In addition, febi... 
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09/22/09Agilent Technologies, Life Technologies Co-Market Target-Enrichment System for Next-Generation Sequencing
SANTA CLARA and CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 22, 2009 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: LIFE), today introduced the Agilent SureSelect Target Enrichment System, which is optimized for the SOLiD™ System, a next-generation advanced genomic analysis sequencing platform. As part of the agreement, the companies are co-marketing the SureSelect system, which is a unique research tool for efficiently re-sequencing specific regions of ... 
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09/16/09Applied Biosystems Launches New Genomic Analysis Tools that Simplify Disease Research
PCR-based Workflow Cost-effectively Captures Details of Genetic Variation in Biological Samples CARLSBAD, Calif., Sep 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of genomic analysis tools that will help researchers in studies that associate genetic variation with specific diseases. These new tools, known as the MeltDoctor(TM) High-Resolution Melt (HRM) Reagents, are for research u... 
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09/15/09Life Technologies to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced it will present at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference on September 22 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. Greg Lucier, Life Technologies’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting on behalf of the company. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relation... 
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09/09/09Life Technologies Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Time
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 9, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced it was named a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the second year in a row, demonstrating the company’s global leadership in business, environmental and social issues. “We’re proud to again be recognized for our achievements in conse... 
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09/02/09Life Technologies to Sell Mass Spectrometry Business to Danaher for $450 Million in Cash
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 2, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ownership stake in its mass spectrometry business, operated as a joint venture, to Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) for $450 million in cash. Danaher has also signed an agreement to acquire Life Technologies’ joint venture partner in the mass spectrometry business, MDS Analytical Technologi... 
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08/10/09Life Technologies Completes Divestiture of Laboratory Information Management Software Business
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its SQL*LIMS® business to LabVantage Solutions, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The SQL*LIMS® business is an enterprise laboratory information management system (LIMS) provider that manages the laboratory process lifecyc... 
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07/30/09Invitrogen Launches Biomarker Tool for Pre-Clinical Research into Kidney Function
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2009-- Invitrogen, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the global availability of a new biomarker tool for use in pre-clinical research into kidney function. The PlexMark™ 3 Renal Biomarker Panel Assay is a non-invasive and cost-effective research tool for performing kidney function post-transplantation studies rapidly and easily. The introduction of this research tool... 
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07/28/09University of Queensland and Life Technologies Collaborate on Landmark Cancer Research Studies in Australia
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 28, 2009-- The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced a strategic scientific research collaboration to study pancreatic and ovarian cancer in Australia. This landmark study involves the genomic analysis of pancreatic and ovarian tumors, using advanced sequencing technology from Applied Biosystems, part of Life Te... 
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07/28/09Life Technologies Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results and $200 Million of Debt Repayment
Second quarter GAAP revenue of $833 million, and non-GAAP revenue of $839 million Second quarter GAAP earnings per share of $0.22, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.79 Free cash flow of $105 million in the second quarter CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 28, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Non-GAAP revenues for the first quarter were $839 million, an increase of 2 pe... 
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07/21/09Applied Biosystems and Chromsystems Team Up to Simplify Mass Spectrometry for Clinical Research
CARLSBAD, Calif. and MUNICH, Germany, July 21, 2009 – Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), and Chromsystems Instruments & Chemicals GmbH today announced joint solutions for the clinical research field. These solutions provide complete, integrated workflows to simplify mass spectrometry technology for a variety of clinical research applications, such as therapeutic drug monitoring. These solutions are expected to accelerate the adoption of new tests,... 
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07/10/09Life Technologies Releases Global Citizenship Report
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jul 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced today the release of its 2008 Global Citizenship Report. The report provides an update on Life Technologies' philanthropic endeavors, ethical policies and environmental sustainability efforts in 2008, which are an integral part of Life Technologies' overall mission to shape biological discovery and ultim... 
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07/08/09Invitrogen Presents Latest Trends in Stem Cell Technologies at ISSCR Meeting
Tutorials Provide Insight into Pioneering Approaches to Culture and Expansion of Multiple Human Cell Types Carlsbad, Calif., July 8, 2009 – Invitrogen, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), will present major trends in stem cell technologies this week at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 7th Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain. The ISSCR meeting is the pre-eminent international stem cell conference, attracting more than 2,500 of the foremost stem cel... 
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07/08/09Applied Biosystems Unveils New Real-Time PCR Assays That Quantify Proteins in Human Cells
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the introduction of a new line of TaqMan® real-time PCR assays that enable researchers to rapidly detect and quantify proteins in human cell samples. The TaqMan Protein Expression Assays enable researchers to correlate relative levels of specific proteins with cell functions and behaviors, such as different diseas... 
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07/07/09Invitrogen Launches Life Science Industry's First Complete Resource for Cellular Technologies and Education
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 7, 2009-- Invitrogen, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of the life-science industry’s first comprehensive online resource for cell biology information and technology. The Invitrogen Cell Resource Center is a Web portal that brings together educational resources and the latest technologies for advancing cellular research. This Web-based hub enables scie... 
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07/02/09Life Technologies Sets 2nd Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date for Tuesday, July 28, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 2, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) announced today it will report its second quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, after market close. The company will also hold a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss operating results. The webcast can be accessed through the investor relations page of the Life Technologies’ website at www.lifetechnologies.c... 
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07/01/09Applied Biosystems Partners With China to Help Reinforce New Standards for Food Safety
CARLSBAD, Calif. & BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), today announced that it is assisting the Chinese government in reinforcing new standards for food safety in China. As part of its effort to enhance its ability to monitor the domestic food supply in addition to global exports, the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ... 
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06/30/09Applied Biosystems Salmonella Detection Kit Assists Efforts to Protect Food Supply
Molecular Testing Solution Receives Emergency Response Validation for Detection of Salmonella in Peanut Butter CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 30, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the certification of its TaqMan® Salmonella enterica Detection Kit for the identification of Salmonella in peanut butter through the new Emergency Response Validation program of the AOAC Research Instit... 
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06/30/09Life Technologies to Divest Laboratory Information Management Software Business
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 30, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its SQL*LIMS business to LabVantage Solutions, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Under the terms of the agreement, LabVantage will continue to support the SQL*LIMS product and customers will receive the same level of support to w... 
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06/29/09Invitrogen Launches New Microarray System to Simplify Immunogenetic Testing
Prodigy System Advances Process for HLA in Stem Cell and Solid Organ Transplant Research CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 29, 2009-- Invitrogen, part of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the commercial availability of a state-of-the-art, automated, research-use microarray system designed to simplify immunogenetic testing, including human leukocyte antigen (HLA) research. The new Prodigy™ system is an advanced DNA and prote... 
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06/22/09Applied Biosystems Launches Sequencing-based Solution to Advance Whole Transcriptome Research
New SOLiD Kit Provides Comprehensive, Quantitative Analysis of RNA Present in Biological Samples CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 22, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of a new sequencing-based genomics tool to advance the analysis of whole transcriptomes. The SOLiD™ Whole Transcriptome Analysis Kit is the latest addition to a leading suite of reagents, optimized for use ... 
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06/16/09Video Interview: Gregory T. Lucier, CEO and Chairman, Life Technologies
NASDAQ CEO Signature Series Broadcasted From the NASDAQ MarketSite NEW YORK, Jun 16, 2009 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Veteran business journalist Joya Dass joins Gregory T. Lucier, CEO and Chairman, Life Technologies (LIFE) to discuss the company's industry, strategy, financials and positioning. Click here to view video: http://investor.shareholder.com/ceosignature/webcast.cfm?mediaid=37440&k=5351AB8114C0178A366A40AFA3A5C403 Gregory T. Lucier serves as Chief Executive Officer of Li... 
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06/12/09Life Technologies Foundation Announces $2 Million in Grants to Advance Science
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 12, 2009-- The Life Technologies Foundation today announced that it has awarded $2 million to three grant recipients working to advance science, including the University of North Texas for DNA-PROKIDS, the New York Academy of Sciences and the Science Museum in London. Funding efforts as varied as preventing human trafficking in developing counties, training doctors on new technologies and helping the ... 
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06/10/09Life Technologies Foundation Sponsors BioBlitz Educational Programs in New York City
BioBlitzing in the Boroughs Shows Biodiversity and Environmental Awareness Through the Power of Science CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2009-- The Life Technologies Foundation today announced its award of $50,000 to the E.O. Wilson Foundation for the sponsorship of a series of BioBlitz educational programs that will coincide with the World Science Festival®, occurring June 10-14 in New York City. During a BioBlitz, professional naturali... 
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06/02/09French Researchers Accelerate Biomarker Research With QTRAP(R) 5500 Mass Spectrometry Systems
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that scientists at bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, and the Institute of Analytical Sciences of the University of Lyon in France are collaborating on research to advance the discovery of biomarkers that can be used to diagnose or monitor disease. They are using next-gen... 
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06/02/09Applied Biosystems Expands Portfolio of Services to Support Mass Spectrometry Workflows
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 2, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced a set of new services offered through its Global Services organization to better support its mass spectrometry customers. The new services include: compliance services for regulated laboratories to simplify and facilitate deployment of AB SCIEX 5500 systems; an expanded Web-based solution for remote m... 
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06/01/09Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Launches New Mass Spectrometry Tools to Advance Public Health and Safety
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), and its mass spectrometry joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX:MDS) (NYSE:MDZ), today announced the commercial availability of new mass spectrometry tools to help laboratories in a variety of industries advance their efforts to improve public health and safety. The Cliquid® ... 
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06/01/09Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Accelerates Productivity for Drug Development and Clinical Research With New Mass Spectrometry Solution
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), and its mass spectrometry joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX:MDS) (NYSE:MDZ), today announced the launch of Cliquid® MPX™-2 high-throughput workflow, an end-to-end solution for mass spectrometry users to accelerate productivity for pharmaceutical and clinical re... 
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05/26/09Applied Biosystems Introduces Two New Lines of Capillary Electrophoresis Genetic Analyzers
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 26, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the expansion of its industry-leading portfolio of capillary electrophoresis sequencing systems with the introduction of two new lines of genetic analyzers. The 3500 Series, for research use only, will be available worldwide. The 3500 Dx Series is intended for clinical use and will initially be launched in ... 
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05/21/09Invitrogen Scientists Compile Comprehensive Guidebooks for Stem Cell Research
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 21, 2009-- Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that four of its scientists whose work is focused in stem cell research are editors of two recently published books that capture many of the latest findings in this field and provide comprehensive guidelines for applying technologies to advance related applications. Emerging Technology Platforms for Stem Cells, by ... 
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05/20/09Applied Biosystems Introduces New Real-time PCR Solution to Quantitate Host Cell DNA Impurities in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 20, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of the life science industry’s first integrated real-time PCR solution for measuring residual DNA impurities from Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) host cells. The new solution significantly enhances the ability of biopharmaceutical companies to rapidly and accurately quantitate the impuri... 
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05/20/09Invitrogen Launches Enriched Online Retail Experience for Its Award-Winning Website
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 20, 2009-- Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced significant enhancements to its online store: www.invitrogen.com. These improvements simplify product selection and ordering, and further streamline laboratory workflows for users of the site, which is the top-rated online source for life science products. The new features are part of a series of improvem... 
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05/19/09Applied Biosystems DNA Analysis Technology Aids Cheetah Conservation Program
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 19, 2009-- A new high-tech DNA laboratory is the latest tool in the international effort to save the endangered cheetah population. The Applied Biosystems Genetic Conservation Laboratory, located at the headquarters of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia, is the result of a collaboration between CCF and Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE). Throug... 
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05/18/09Life Technologies Announces Presentations at 2009 BIO International Convention
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 18, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, will be engaging partners, customers and industry peers in thought-provoking dialogue on major trends and opportunities, including the $1,000 genome and induced pluripotent stem cells during the 2009 BIO International Convention from May 18-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. ... 
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05/14/09Life Technologies Licenses Quantum Dots Technology to Zymera for Imaging and Biomarker Discovery Applications
Agreement Broadens use of Qdot Nanocrystals to Enhance In Vivo imaging and Biomarker Discovery CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, and Zymera, Inc., today announced a licensing and supply agreement that gives Zymera rights to Life Technologies’ extensive intellectual property estate related to quantum dots. Zymera will use Life Technologies’ Qdot® ... 
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05/13/09Life Technologies Employees Lend a Hand During Sixth Annual Global Volunteer Day
Employees Volunteer More Than 12,000 Hours for Local Communities CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 13, 2009-- Nearly 3,000 employees at Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today are donating a half day of their time to more than a hundred projects around the globe. It’s part of the company's sixth Annual Global Volunteer Day, the first since Invitrogen merged with Applied Biosystems in Novemb... 
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05/05/09Life Technologies Equipping Laboratories Around the World to Help Accelerate Detection of Influenza A (H1N1)
Company Working Directly with U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Association of Public Health Laboratories and International Agencies CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 5, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it is helping to accelerate detection of Influenza A (H1N1) by providing instrument systems and other components to public health laboratories across the United States, ... 
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05/05/09Scientists from Applied Biosystems First to Sequence Entire Human Genome in Single Run at 17-fold Coverage
SOLiD(TM) 3 System Enables Generation of 50 Gigabases of Sequence Data from Human Disease Sample Provided by Baylor College of Medicine CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 5, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced that its research and development scientists used human disease samples from the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center to sequence an entire human genome in a s... 
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05/04/09Invitrogen Develops New Technology to Promote Safer Stem Cell Therapies
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE - News), today announced a new technology to enable the development of safer stem cell therapies. Dynabeads® SSEA-4, addresses a key challenge in translational research by separating undifferentiated stem cells from those that are differentiated. Scientists from Invitrogen and the Buck Institute for Age Research, located in Novato, Calif., collaborated i... 
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05/04/09Applied Biosystems Launches Molecular Tools for Measuring Gene Activity in Biological Pathways
New TaqMan Array Plates Enable Systems Biology Approach to Gene Expression Analysis CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 4, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today introduced a new set of molecular tools for investigating the role of specific genes involved in more than 80 key biological pathways. The TaqMan® Array Gene Signature Plates enable scientists to cost-effectively measure the ac... 
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04/30/09Life Technologies Supports Laboratories in Battle Against Swine Flu
Company Provides Instruments, Reagents and Related Components to Support Laboratories' Efforts in Flu Detection and Nucleic Acid Sequencing CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced that it is providing its technologies to health officials across the globe to aid in the identification of influenza strains, particularly the strain associated ... 
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04/30/09Life Technologies to Present at Three Financial Conferences in May 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) announced today it will present at three upcoming financial conferences. Greg Lucier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Life Technologies, will present at the Baird’s 2009 Growth Stock Conference on Thursday, May 14, at 12:15 p.m. EDT in Chicago, IL. David Hoffmeister, Chief Financial Officer at Life Technologies, will present ... 
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04/29/09Applied Biosystems Launches New Tools to Increase Food Safety through Detection of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 29, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the expansion of its portfolio of food safety testing solutions with new kits and software to improve the detection of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in food. These new tools, which include MicroSEQ® Pathogen Detection kits, PrepSEQ™ sample preparation kits and data analysis softw... 
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04/28/09Applied Biosystems and Geospiza Team Up to Offer Next-Generation Genetic Analysis on Amazon Web Services
New Solution to Ease Bioinformatics Challenges Associated With Ultra High-Throughput Sequencing CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), and Geospiza, Inc. today announced the launch of a next-generation genetic analysis solution to meet the computational infrastructure and analysis challenges of customers using advanced genomic analysis platforms. The organizations ar... 
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04/28/09Life Technologies Announces First Quarter 2009 Results
First quarter GAAP revenue of $776 million, and non-GAAP revenue of $785 million CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 28, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Non-GAAP revenues for the first quarter were $785 million, an increase of 1 percent over first quarter revenues of $775 million in 2008, as if Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems had been combined. Excluding the negat... 
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04/21/09Applied Biosystems Scientists Use Next-Generation Sequencing to Associate Methylation Patterns with the Development of Cancer
CARLSBAD, Calif., Apr 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today unveiled new approaches for using next-generation genomic analysis sequencing to better understand methylation patterns in different cancerous disease states. A team of research and development scientists utilized the SOLiD(TM) System, an advanced genomic analysis technology, to characterize the methylation status of repeti... 
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04/13/09Invitrogen Launches Next-Generation Cell Culture Solution for Immunology Research
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 13, 2009-- Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of GIBCO® OpTmizer™ T-cell Expansion SFM, a next-generation solution for culturing and expanding human T-cells that does not require the addition of serum to achieve optimal, cost-efficient results. OpTmizer SFM will enable scientists to advance their research on the central role that T-cells play in hu... 
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04/09/09New Genomics Tools from Applied Biosystems Broaden Applications of RNA Expression Analysis
Expanded Coverage of Species Aids Disease Research and Agricultural Studies CARLSBAD, Calif., Apr 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the release of a new set of genomic analysis tools to aid disease research and agricultural studies. These tools are available through the latest release of the TaqMan(R) Gene Expression Assays product line to evaluate levels of RNA expre... 
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04/08/09Scientists Use Advanced Genomic Technology from Applied Biosystems to Uncover Profiles of Gene Activity from Single Cells
Published Research in Nature Methods Details the Detection of 75% More Expressed Genes Than Microarray Approaches CARLSBAD, Calif., Apr 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced that researchers have discovered comprehensive profiles of gene activity from single cells using the SOLiD(TM) System, its next-generation genomic analysis platform. The finding, which is detailed in the curre... 
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04/07/09Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Launches New Mass Spectrometer to Accelerate Proteomics Research
AB SCIEX 5800 System Sets New Standard to Translate Biomarker Discovery Into Applications for Personalized Medicine CARLSBAD, Calif., Apr 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), and its mass spectrometry joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX:MDS) (NYSE:MDZ), today introduced the AB SCIEX TOF/TOF(TM) 5800 System, the fastest, most sensitive MALDI-based mas... 
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04/07/09Life Technologies Sets 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date for Tuesday, April 28, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif., Apr 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) announced today it will report its first quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, after market close. The company will also hold a conference call on the same day at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the results, as well as future expectations. The webcast can be accessed through the investor relations page of the Life Technologies' website at www.lifete... 
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04/06/09Life Technologies' Innovative Online Annual Report Now Available
CARLSBAD, Calif., Apr 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Building on the success of the award-winning 2007 Life Technologies (formerly Invitrogen) Online Annual Report, Life Technologies Corporation announced today that its 2008 Online Annual Report is available at www.lifetechnologies.com. The annual report is available through Life Technologies' online news gallery, which houses informational videos and highlights from the company and gives media easy access t... 
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04/01/09Invitrogen Introduces Innovation that Speeds Regulatory Filings and Time to Market for Biotherapeutics Manufacturers
New Protein Expression Kit Enables Serum-free, Stable Cell Line Development under cGMP Guidelines CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2009-- Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of the GIBCO® OptiCHO™ Protein Express Kit, a new integrated solution for simple and efficient development of serum-free, stable cell lines for biotherapeutic development. This is the first kit of its kind to provide ce... 
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03/24/09Invitrogen Launches Benchtop Device That Simplifies Primary and Stem Cell Research
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 24, 2009-- Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the launch of the Neon Transfection Device, a bench-top tool that enables researchers to better understand the functions of cells, genes and proteins. This device simplifies the delivery of DNA, RNA, and proteins into a wide range of mammalian cell types, especially difficult to transfect cells, such as many types of pr... 
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03/23/09Life Technologies and Nanosys Introduce Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
CARLSBAD, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 23, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE), and Nanosys, Inc. today announced a cross-licensing agreement to share rights to an intellectual property estate related to fluorescent nanocrystals (also known as quantum dots). New products developed as a result of this agreement will help prevent counterfeiting worldwide. The quantum dots will allow manufacturers to trace the source... 
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03/18/09Life Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Drug Discovery Technologies Company of the Year Award
Gregory T. Lucier Named 2009 North American Drug Discovery Technologies CEO of the Year CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced today that it has been named 2009 North American Drug Discovery Technologies Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. In addition, the company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Lucier, was named 2009 North ... 
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03/18/09Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies AB SCIEX QTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometry System Earns Scientists' Choice Award from SelectScience
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), and its mass spectrometry joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX:MDS) (NYSE:MDZ), today announced that the AB SCIEX QTRAP® 5500 System, a unique, next-generation mass spectrometer, has received the Scientists’ Choice Award for Best New Spectroscopy Product by SelectScience.ne... 
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03/16/09Life Technologies to Webcast Investor Presentation as Part of The UBS West Coast Bus Tour
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) today announced it will be webcasting senior management presentations to investors as part of the UBS West Coast Life Sciences Bus Tour on Monday, March 23, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. PDT at the company’s headquarters in Carlsbad. Presenters will include Greg Lucier, Life Technologies’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Mark Stevenson, the company’s President an... 
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03/16/09Life Technologies Named to FTSE4Good Index Series
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) announced today that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series, an equity index series that is designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognized citizenship standards. Companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series have met stringent social, ethical and environmental criteria. “As the leading life science tools comp... 
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03/11/09Applied Biosystems Launches New TaqMan(R) Genotyping Assays to Identify a Leading Form of Structural Variation in the Human Genome
CARLSBAD, Calif., Mar 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the introduction of a new line of genotyping assays that enable researchers to more closely study the significant role that DNA copy number structural variation plays in human health and disease. The TaqMan(R) Copy Number Assays are designed to detect and quantify copy number variations (CNVs), which are o... 
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03/10/09Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies Launch New Test Methods to Simplify Mass Spectrometry Applications
New iMethods enhance food and environmental testing, forensic toxicology and clinical research CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 10, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), and its mass spectrometry joint-venture partner, MDS Analytical Technologies, a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX:MDS)(NYSE:MDZ), today announced the commercial availability of a new suite of test methods that simplify the use of mass spectrometry te... 
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03/10/09Everglades Environmental Restoration Project Aided by Mass Spectrometry Solution From Applied Biosystems/MDS Analytical Technologies
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 10, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that scientists at Jupiter Environmental Laboratories in Florida are using a mass spectrometry solution to support the environmental restoration of the once pristine waterways of the Florida Everglades. These scientists are using this technology as part of their support of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoratio... 
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03/09/09Translational Genomics Research Institute and Applied Biosystems Accelerate Use of Genomics Research for Medical Applications
Enhanced Understanding of Genetic Basis of Disease to Hasten Advent of Personalized Medicine CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 9, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), and the Translational Genomics Research Institute today announced a strategic alliance designed to accelerate research into complex diseases and medical conditions. As part of this alliance, a team of scientists from TGen and Appli... 
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03/03/09Life Technologies to Present at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Health Care Conference
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 3, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced it will present at the Cowen and Company 29th Annual Health Care Conference on Tuesday, March 17, at 8:00 a.m. EDT at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Mark Stevenson, Life Technologies’ President and Chief Operating Officer, will present on behalf of the company. The presentation will be followed by a 35-minute breakout session at 8:45 ... 
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02/26/09Invitrogen Earns AmeriStar Award for GIBCO Cell Culture Bottle Design
Innovative, Ergonomic Packaging Promotes Ease of Use, Storage Efficiency, and Reduced Sample Contamination CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2009-- Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that it has received the prestigious AmeriStar® Package Award from the Institute of Packaging Professionals for its new GIBCO® cell culture bottle. Invitrogen launched the redesigned GIBCO bottle in October of last year to offe... 
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02/19/09Forensic DNA Shown to Lower Crime Rates and Decrease Property Loss
Law Enforcement Agencies Utilize Technologies From Applied Biosystems to Improve Investigations of Non-Violent Crimes CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that its forensic DNA solutions are successfully being used for a broader range of criminal investigations that include non-violent crimes, such as burglaries, auto thefts and other property crimes. These tec... 
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02/16/09Applied Biosystems and Baylor College of Medicine Summarize Contributions to First Data Release of 1000 Genomes Project
SOLiD System Generates More Than 400 Gigabases of Mappable Sequence Data for Project CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2009-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), and scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC), today summarized their collective contribution to the first data release of the 1000 Genomes Project. As a commercial participant and as part of Applied Biosystems’ co... 
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02/12/09Life Technologies Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results
GAAP revenue of $541 million in fourth quarter and $1.6 billion for full year CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009-- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. Non-GAAP revenues for the fourth quarter were $545 million, including $4 million of non-GAAP revenue adjustments, resulting in full year non-GAAP revenues of $1,625 million, an increase of 27 percent ... 
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02/05/09Applied Biosystems Awards Genomic Research Grant to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Researchers Will Use SOLiD 3 System to Conduct Whole Genome Re-sequencing to Detect Genetic Alterations in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the recipient of its “What Would You Do With a $10K Genome” grant program. This program was created to inspire new scientific approaches that employ advanced genomic technologies that are now e... 
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02/05/09Applied Biosystems Collaborates With Leading Medical Institution to Study Mechanisms of Cancer Development Using SOLiD System
Researchers Describe Sequencing-Based Approach for Associating Large Genomic Rearrangements With Cancer-Specific RNA Expression Profiles CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A team of researchers from the Mayo Clinic today announced preliminary data that demonstrates the advantages of sequencing-based approaches for associating structural variants with RNA expression profiles to identify potential biomarkers in head and neck cancer. The data is the result o... 
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02/04/09Applied Biosystems Delivers Integrated, Application-Focused Solutions on New SOLiD 3 System
Technologies from Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen Create Comprehensive Solutions for Advanced Genomic Analysis; Platform Unmatched for Combination of Throughput and Accuracy CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that it will begin shipment of a new, genomic analysis platform, the SOLiD™ 3 System, February 14. The new system delivers a roadmap that will ultimately... 
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02/02/09Life Technologies Highlights 2008 Philanthropy and Provides Focus for Grant Giving in 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE), a provider of innovative life science solutions, announced today that it donated more than $500,000 in funding to a dozen programs through its Life Technologies™ Foundation (formerly the Invitrogen Foundation) in 2008. In 2008, the Life Technologies™ Foundation was created to support science education and advance society’s understanding of the importance of scientific... 
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01/29/09University of Texas at Austin Acquires SOLiD System to Advance Genomic Research
New Laboratory Will Facilitate Research for Targeted Resequencing and Transcriptome Analysis Applications CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Applied Biosystems, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that the University of Texas at Austin has chosen the SOLiD™ System for next-generation genomic analysis to further push the boundaries of research as part of its new Genome Sequencing and Analysis Facility. Scientis... 
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01/27/09Life Technologies Wins Verdict on its SOLiD(TM) Sequencing System
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (NASDAQ:LIFE) announced today that a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California rendered a verdict in its favor in its patent-infringement dispute with Illumina, Inc. In this dispute, Illumina alleged that the SOLiD(TM) sequencing system commercialized by Applied Biosystems, a subsidiary of Life Technologies, infringed three patents, namely U.S. Patent Nos. 5,969,119; 5,750,341; ... 
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01/22/09Life Technologies Sets 4th Quarter and Full Year 2008 Earnings Release Date for Thursday, February 12, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2009--Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) announced today it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results on Thursday, February 12, 2009, before market open. The company will also hold a conference call on the same day at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss the results, as well as future expectations. The webcast can be accessed through the investor relations page of the Life Tec... 
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01/21/09Invitrogen Launches Benchtop Device That Simplifies Protein Analysis Workflows
BenchPro(TM) 4100 Western Processing Tool Automates Routine Steps for Standard Laboratory Procedures CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2009--Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced the introduction of the BenchPro(TM) 4100 Western Processing Device, a bench-top tool developed to automate processing of routine washing and incubation steps for standard laboratory procedures. This device simplifies protein ana... 
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01/13/09Invitrogen Launches Xenogeneic-Free Media for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Culture
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2009--Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), announced today that it has launched KNOCKOUT(TM) SR XenoFree Media for use in the culture of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). Until now, most of the research carried out on hESCs has used mouse-derived feeder cells and culture media containing components derived from bovine sources. Ideally, hESCs research and its translation ... 
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01/13/09Invitrogen Receives Approval from Health Canada for System to Help Determine Organ Transplant Compatibility
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2009--Invitrogen, a division of Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE), today announced that its DynaChip(R) HLA Antibody Analysis System has received approval from Health Canada's Medical Device Bureau for the detection and identification of antibodies to human leukocyte antigen (HLA) markers, which is an essential step in determining the compatibility of organ donors. HLA markers are proteins... 
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