In Michael Rosen's last column, he took a look down the road of U.S. venture capital during 2008. He promised a further look at what happened in key states around the U.S. and the Midwest. Of the $28.3 billion raised in venture capital last year,...
Some ethanol plants were announced with a big splash, including a YouTube video featuring former Gov. Tommy Thompson. But now, Wisconsin's ethanol and biodiesel industries face some financial messes. The state's largest ethanol plant, Renew Energy in Jefferson, has filed for bankruptcy. A proposed $195 million plant that...
Twelve UW-Madison faculty members have been named finalists to compete for five spots in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, the public part of a $150 million public-private research building going up on the 1300 block of University Avenue. The institute, to focus on biotechnology, nanotechnology and...
Promega Corporation, a provider of cell analysis tools, has launched a new system the is designed to improve and simplify human cell line authentication in research applications. The new StemElite(TM) ID System allows scientists to quickly and easily validate the authenticity and purity of their...
Tendon injuries have become increasingly common as more people are participating in recreational sports. Repairing the tendon often requires surgery that can doesn't always produce the anticipated results. The biggest challenge the surgeon faces when repairing a ruptured tendon is that the surgery...
Last night, Governor Doyle presented his 2009-11 state budget. In this Visions article he outlines the multiple provisions that will help Wisconsin businesses flourish and innovate, despite the challenging economy....
The world's first DiscoveryTM PET/CT 600-series scanners will provide a number of leading clinics with evolutionary next step in patient care Waukesha, WI - GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), announced the global installation of the new DiscoveryTM PET/CT 600-series scanners, designed to...
Comprehensive Computer Consulting, Inc., a Madison based company, was awarded a five year $1.8 million contract from the US Department of Interior - US Geological Survey. The purpose of the contract is to help construct a national Biological Data Management System. The Biological...
Columnist Steven S. Clark, commenting on the need for action to ensure that the SBIR program does not cease to exist. In this edition of Biotech Takes, Clark stresses the importance of the SBIR program for business development and job creation....
Promega Corporation, a provider of innovative solutions and technical support, and Stemina Biomarker Discovery, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a collaborative research agreement. The collaboration will combine Stemina’s expertise in human embryonic stem (hES) cells with Promega’s expertise in biological reagents...