Day: August 5, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: AGN) (FRANKFURT: AGW) (OTCQB: AGNPF) (the “Company” or “Algernon”) a clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, is pleased to announce that it has enrolled its first patient in its multinational Phase 2b/3 human study of NP-120 (Ifenprodil) for the treatment of COVID-19. The countries participating in the study include the U.S., Australia, Romania and the Philippines.“On March 6th, 2020 the company announced it had decided to explore Ifenprodil as a possible treatment for COVID-19 and 5 months later we have now begun a Phase 2b/3 human trial,” said Christopher J. Moreau CEO of Algernon Pharmaceuticals. “We look forward to a speedy enrollment of the balance of the patients and we remain hopeful in Ifenprodil’s potential as a...

Männedorf, Switzerland, August 5, 2020 – The Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) and Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced today a collaboration to enable scaled-up COVID-19 testing globally. Thermo Fisher Scientific is introducing a new highly automated, real-time PCR solution designed to analyze up to 6,000 samples in a single day to meet increasing global demand for COVID-19 testing. The high-throughput system enables laboratories to double or even triple their testing capacity to support global efforts to return communities back to work and school.The system includes instruments of the Tecan Fluent Laboratory Workstation family, the highest performance platform within Tecan’s extensive portfolio of liquid handling solutions for laboratory automation and the Introspect software, an...

Männedorf, Schweiz, 5. August 2020 – Die Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) und Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO), der Weltmarktführer im Bereich Dienstleistungen für die Wissenschaft, gaben heute eine Kooperation bekannt, mit der die Testkapazitäten für Covid-19 weltweit signifikant ausgeweitet werden können. Um der überall steigenden Nachfrage nach Covid-19-Tests nachzukommen, lanciert Thermo Fisher Scientific eine neue, hochautomatisierte Echtzeit-PCR-Lösung. Diese ist darauf ausgelegt, bis zu 6’000 Proben pro Tag zu analysieren. Das Hochdurchsatz-System ermöglicht es Laboratorien, ihre Testkapazitäten zu verdoppeln oder gar zu verdreifachen. Damit unterstützt es die weltweiten Anstrengungen, die Bevölkerung wieder an den Arbeitsplatz oder in die Schulen zurückkehren zu lassen.Das System umfasst Instrumente aus der Fluent Laboratory...

TORONTO, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: BMK) (“MacDonald Mines”, “MacDonald” or the “Company”) announces that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering for total gross proceeds of $4,245,850 consisting of: (i) 9,332,223 “charity flow-through” Units at a price of $0.135 each (the “Charity FT Unit Offering”) and (ii) 29,860,000 “flow-through” Units at a price of $0.10 each (the “FT Unit Offering” and, together with the Charity FT Unit Offering, the “Offering”). Eventus Capital Corp. acted as a finder in connection with the Offering.Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, “Warrant”). Each Warrant shall be exercisable to acquire one Common Share (“Warrant Share”) at a price of $0.20...

Parsippany, New Jersey, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (NYSE American: WTT), a leader in wireless communications and radio frequency instrumentation, announced it will release its second quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday August 13th, 2020, before the market opens.The Company will host a conference call on Thursday August 13th, 2020 at 8:30 am EDT in which management will discuss second quarter results. To participate in the conference call, dial 800-346-7359 or 973-528-0008. The conference identification number is 715082. The call will also be webcast over the internet at the following URL:https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1690/36457A replay will be made available on the Wireless Telecom website for a limited period of time following the conference call.Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.,...

LITGRID AB, company code 302564383, registered office address Viršuliškių skg. 99B, Vilnius, Lithuania.Transmission system operator Litgrid successfully concludes the first six months of the year reporting growing revenues and profits, the implementation of planned works related to the synchronisation of Lithuania’s energy system with the grid of the continental Europe.“Financial results for the last six months indicate that, even in these trying times, the company is operating in a stable manner and is consistently pursuing its ambitious goals,” announced Daivis Virbickas, CEO of Litgrid. “While the COVID-19 pandemic brought changes in working conditions around the world due to quarantine, the activities of Litgrid were not disrupted. However, our foreign partners have faced production challenges, with the factories that make the equipment...

LITGRID AB, juridinio asmens kodas 302564383, registruotos buveinės adresas Viršuliškių skg. 99B, Vilnius.Elektros perdavimo sistemos operatorė „Litgrid“ pirmąjį šių metų pusmetį baigė sėkmingai: didėjo pajamos, augo pelnas, bendrovė įvykdė visus pagal planą numatytus Lietuvos elektros energetikos sistemos sinchronizacijos su kontinentinės Europos tinklais pirmojo etapo darbus.„Pusmečio finansiniai rezultatai rodo, kad bendrovė šiuo sudėtingu metu stabiliai vykdo veiklą ir nuosekliai siekia užsibrėžtų ambicingų tikslų. Nors pasaulį užklupusi COVID-19 pandemija dėl karantino metu pakitusių darbo sąlygų ir nesutrikdė „Litgrid“ veiklos, tačiau užsienio partneriai patyrė iššūkių dėl gamybos – projektams reikalingos įrangos gamyklos buvo sustabdytos arba apribota veikla. Šiuo metu iššūkis išlaikyti suplanuotą sinchronizacijos projektų įgyvendinimo...

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (the “Company”) subsidiary Sierra Bullets, L.L.C. (“Sierra” or “Sierra Bullets”), the Bulletsmiths®, a dedicated manufacturer of one of the highest-quality, most accurate bullets in the world, announces the appointment of Keith Enlow to president, effective August 17, 2020.Enlow brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience serving in roles in the commercial, military and law enforcement markets. Most recently, Enlow served as the general manager for Steiner eOptics. Prior to his role there, he served as the chief executive officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Shooting teams. He also served in prior senior leadership roles at Remington Ammunition and Barnes Bullets.“Keith is a seasoned industry veteran who brings a wealth...