AMSBIO announces RapidSeq – new convenient and cost-effective library sample preparation kits for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) research and diagnostic work. The RapidSeq Small RNA Sample Prep Kit is optimised for preparation of NGS libraries for subsequent cluster generation, using purified mRNA or total RNA which contains small RNA fragments as input. The protocol includes […]

LA JOLLA, CA — Synthetic Genomics, Inc. (SGI), a synthetic biology company commercializing genomic technologies to revolutionize several industries, today announced the appointment of Oliver Fetzer, Ph.D., MBA as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his role as CEO Fetzer will also be a member of SGI’s Board of Directors. Founding CEO, J. […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.– Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the SureSelect Focused Exome, a target enrichment solution that enables deep coverage of only those target regions that have been associated with disease. The latest design is 16 Mb in size and enables 98 percent of targeted regions to be covered with 20 or more […]

FREMONT, Calif. -– WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: WGBS) announced the launch of an automated solution for Agilent’s SureSelectXT Target Enrichment workflow on the Apollo 324™ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation system. WaferGen responded to customers’ unmet needs for a cost effective and flexible automated target capture solution. The Apollo 324™ protocols were designed to […]

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. — Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) (“PBI” or the “Company”) today announced the continued expansion of its global sales outreach with a three-year, exclusive distribution agreement with Powertech Technology Company Ltd (“Powertech”), headquartered in Xiamen, China. Powertech is one of China’s most recognized and prestigious distributors of analytical instruments and other equipment […]

Ipswich MA — New England Biolabs (NEB®) and Directed Genomics together announce that they have established a partnership to develop a suite of new technologies for next generation sequencing (NGS), including target enrichment. Commenting on the announcement, James V. Ellard, CEO of NEB said, “Directed Genomics is an innovative technology development organization building simple, efficient […]

SAN DIEGO — Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the launch of new reagent kits for the HiSeq XTM Ten and HiSeq® 2500 Sequencing Systems, bringing further advancements to the most comprehensive next-generation sequencing portfolio. The kits advance the proven Illumina sequencing by synthesis (SBS) chemistry and boost the power and efficiency of HiSeq Systems. The […]

Coralville, IA — — Integrated DNA Technologies today announced the introduction of xGen® Predesigned Gene Capture Pools and Plates. These modular gene capture probes are the latest addition to IDT’s growing portfolio of high quality, customizable next generation sequencing products. xGen Predesigned Gene Capture Pools and Plates are ideal for creating customized target capture panels […]

Ann Arbor, MI –– Rubicon Genomics, Inc., today announced that it has signed agreements with new distributors in Europe, North Africa and Asia to further expand the availability of its DNA library preparation products for arrays and Illumina® next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, including ThruPLEX® DNA-seq, PicoPLEXTM DNA-seq, and PicoPLEX WGA Kits. Separately, Rubicon announced that […]