Day: July 27, 2021

UPPSALA, Sweden, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Olink Holding AB (publ) (“Olink”) (Nasdaq: OLK) today announced that CORAL, a new collaborative community of scientists, will use the Olink Proteomics platform to identify novel protein biomarkers and biological mechanisms for neurological diseases. CORAL is a new collaborative community of scientists that work on diverse neurological conditions studying blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) on the Olink Proteomics platform to identify novel biomarkers and biological mechanisms for neurological diseases. These biomarkers are required for diagnostic, prognostic, disease monitoring and/or treatment response evaluation. The CORAL activities include external validation and study of cross-disease markers and mechanisms. “Multiple groups are conducting proteomics analyses in CSF and blood....

  – Introduces Millennium Cannabis       – Provides update regarding Millennium Carbon       – Posts Updated Investor Presentation to WebsiteOld Bethpage, New York, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Millennium Investment & Acquisition Co. Inc. (ticker: MILC) (“MILC” or the “Company”) today is providing a corporate update including the establishment of its greenhouse cannabis cultivation division, Millennium Cannabis (“MillCann”). Currently, MILC has invested in operating companies with two areas of focus:  1 ) Sustainable cultivation of Cannabis in Greenhouses through Millennium Cannabis       2 ) Sustainable production of Activated Carbon through Millennium CarbonMillennium Cannabis MillCann has identified greenhouse cultivation as the sustainable method for growing cannabis in...

Agreement to Cross License Single Cell Technologies Ends all Ongoing Legal Disputes  PLEASANTON, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG) today announced that it has entered into a global settlement and cross-license agreement with Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb). The agreement resolves all outstanding litigation and other proceedings between the two companies across all jurisdictions around the world, and dismissing all infringement claims with prejudice. The agreement grants each company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license to develop products and services related to single cell analysis. The term of the agreement is for the life of the licensed patents. The cross license excludes products related to spatial analysis and In Situ analysis. It also excludes digital...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and ROSTOCK, Germany and BERLIN, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Centogene N.V. (Nasdaq: CNTG), a commercial-stage company focused on generating data-driven insights to diagnose, understand, and treat rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Dr. Patrice P. Denèfle as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Dr. Denèfle will join CENTOGENE on August 16, 2021, succeeding Phil Lambert, who has decided to leave the Company. Dr. Denèfle is a seasoned executive and scientific pioneer with over 35 years of experience at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in Europe and the U.S. – spearheading translational R&D to deliver breakthrough treatments to patients. Within his role at CENTOGENE, he will be responsible for overseeing scientific activities to deliver on the Company’s vision and strategy, while driving...

Delivered strong growth, reflecting meaningful economic recovery in most of our markets and the benefits of our diversified, growth-oriented portfolio. Increased full year 2021 financial guidance to reflect second quarter out-performance and a more bullish view of the remainder of the year. Continuing to strategically invest to position TransUnion for long-term sustained growth.CHICAGO, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Second Quarter 2021 Results Our results for the second quarter of 2021 reflect significant improvements in demand for our services in most of the markets where we operate, including from improving macroeconomic conditions, that impact the comparability of results between periods. Revenue:Total revenue...

BOSTON, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has announced the release of significantly updated AIR Earthquake and Typhoon Models for Japan. The past several years has reaffirmed the vulnerability of Japan to typhoons and earthquakes and prompted updates to AIR’s Industry Exposure Database, earthquake hazard and both earthquake and typhoon vulnerability including building, contents and business interruption damage. These updated models provide insurance and reinsurance companies with a comprehensive view of risk and account for insurance policy conditions specific to Japan. AIR Worldwide is a Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) business. “Ten years ago the M9.0 megathrust Tohoku earthquake became the most widely instrumented earthquake in history, generating copious ground motion data, damage observations,...

Funding will support construction of 158 unique multifamily units BETHESDA, Md., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that it provided financing to support the construction of a luxury apartment complex in Northwest Washington, D.C.’s 16th Street Historic District. The project is a joint venture led by Perseus TDC and equity partner Allstate Insurance Company. EagleBank’s loan offering will fund a significant portion of total project costs, allowing Perseus TDC to construct a five-story, 158-unit luxury apartment building with an underground parking garage for both residents and Scottish Rite Temple patrons. The transaction was facilitated by members of EagleBank’s experienced commercial real estate team, senior vice president Barb Mackin, portfolio...