Released on: August 28, 2008, 7:36 am

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Press Release Summary: Madison, WI (August 28, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Inc., the world leader in serving science, has developed a complete suite of Thermo
Scientific UV-Visible and fluorescence analytical solutions for the life science
industry. From routine UV-Vis absorbance to chemiluminescence, the comprehensive
product offering has been specifically designed to allow life science,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories to make sensitive, reliable
measurements faster and easier.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific\'s Suite of UV-Visible and Fluorescence Products Simplifies
Life Science Research

Madison, WI (August 28, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in
serving science, has developed a complete suite of Thermo Scientific UV-Visible and
fluorescence analytical solutions for the life science industry. From routine UV-Vis
absorbance to chemiluminescence, the comprehensive product offering has been
specifically designed to allow life science, pharmaceutical and biotechnology
laboratories to make sensitive, reliable measurements faster and easier. In
addition, Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched an informative new microsite,
available at www.thermo.com/easyassay, to provide detailed information on the
expanded portfolio.

Thermo Scientific has an established reputation for producing high quality UV-Vis
spectrophotometers that spans over 60 years and over 650,000 units.
Most recently, this extensive experience has resulted in the development of the
BioMate 6 double-beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The instrument produces fast,
accurate results for a wide range of life science applications, from routine nucleic
acid and protein quantitation to research quality enzyme kinetics assays. The
BioMate 6 can be upgraded with a variety of accessories to provide precise
temperature control, automation, multi-cell analysis and small volume sampling. A
flexible oligo calculator feature has also been incorporated to calculate molecular
weight, theoretical Tm and the oligo concentration factor.

The Thermo Scientific UV-Vis product offering has been further enhanced with the
addition of a new certified DNA standard to verify nucleic acid concentration
measurements at 260 nm and purity assessments made using the 260/280 ratio. Often
many steps are involved in the synthesis of nucleic acid samples, sometimes
resulting in very low yield reactions. This standard provides assurance that the
spectrophotometer is providing precise concentration and purity measurements.
Developed in an NVLAB 17025 certified laboratory, the standard mimics the spectral
features of nucleic acid samples and provides a certified absorption at 260 nm,
regardless of the instrument bandwidth. Moreover, a certified absorbance at 280 nm
allows a certified 260/280 ratio.

Another addition to the Thermo Scientific suite of UV-Visible and fluorescence
products is the Quantech Digital Filter fluorometer, which delivers accurate and
sensitive fluorescence measurements, whether it is for the simple analysis of
fluorescein or a more complex FRET biological assay. A filter fluorometer provides
enhanced sensitivity over monochromator-based scanning instruments, at a fraction of
the cost. For researchers who measure concentration by fluorescence or are only
interested in the total emission of their sample, the Quantech Digital Filter
fluorometer is a cost-effective, reliable solution. This compact fluorometer saves
valuable bench space and offers storage capabilities for up to nine calibration
curves in the internal memory.

For more information about the Thermo Scientific UV-Visible and fluorescence
analytical solutions for the life science industry, please call +1 800-532-4752,
email analyze@thermofisher.com or alternatively please visit
www.thermo.com/easyassay.

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Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving
science.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science,
enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual
revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000
customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical
diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as
well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers
through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve
analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo
Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as
well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable
integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete
portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in
healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most
convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies
to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel
growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Contact Details: Media Contact Information:
Name: Laura Browne/Charlotte Culley
Phone: +44 1477 539539
Email: thermo@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

Secondary Contact Information:
Carrie Mautz
+ 1 608-276-6196
Carrie.mautz@thermofisher.com