TUCSON, Ariz., – HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTGM), a provider of instruments and reagents for molecular profiling applications, announced a research collaboration agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) to evaluate the potential for immuno-oncology molecular profiling in multiple tumor types. The collaboration between HTG and Bristol-Myers Squibb will utilize the next generation sequencing (NGS)-based HTG EdgeSeq […]

PLEASANTON, Calif. – 10x Genomics, Inc., announced that it has entered into distribution agreements with MDxK, Inc., Millennium Science Pty Ltd, Research Instruments Pte Ltd, and Star Research Technology Ltd., for the promotion, sales, and support of 10x’s ChromiumTM System and associated products to address long range and single cell genomic applications in Asia and […]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – DNAnexus Inc., the global leader in genome informatics and data management, announced that the Stanford Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine (SCGPM) has adopted the company’s cloud genomics platform to support data analysis and sharing for its sequencing facility. Researchers across nearly 80 laboratories now have access to SCGPM’s DNAnexus portal […]

BARCELONA, Spain – Forensic scientists who need to draw genetic profiles from challenging samples such as those commonly associated with crime scenes, major disasters or missing persons’ casework now have access to a new next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis system from Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Applied Biosystems Precision ID NGS System for human identification is designed […]

Madrid, Spain and Heidelberg, Germany, – SYGNIS AG (Frankfurt: LIO1; ISIN: DE000A1RFM03; Prime Standard) resolved, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, to acquire Expedeon Holdings Ltd., a privately held UK proteomics company with sales offices in the U.S., UK and Singapore. Expedeon develops, manufactures and commercializes proteomics reagents and tools, marketed worldwide by Expedeon`s […]

SAN DIEGO – Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced it has received a product approval certificate for the MiSeqDx® Instrument and the MiSeqDx Universal Kit with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea. This successful approval of an Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS) system is the first step in completing a comprehensive regulatory […]

SAN DIEGO – Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), Children’s National Health System and The University of Queensland (UQ) announced that a study using whole exome sequencing (WES), a method to look at all the genes in the genome at once, yielded clinical diagnoses for 42 percent of patients with white matter abnormalities that had been unresolved […]

WILMINGTON, Mass. – Roche (SIX:RO, ROG; OTCQX:RHHBY) announced that customers in Canada may now order its portfolio of Kapa Biosystems next-generation sequencing (NGS) products directly from Roche Diagnostics Canada. Kapa’s PCR and qPCR products will continue to be sold and supported by D-Mark Biosciences. “Kapa’s acquisition by Roche provided us with a broader sales channel […]

SAN DIEGO – Veteran academic and industry genome experts have joined together to launch iGenomX, a precision library construction company for next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications. Working within The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), one of the world’s most notable research organizations, iGenomX has developed a patent-pending library construction platform that offers scientists increased control over the […]

TUCSON, Ariz. – HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTGM), a provider of instruments and reagents for molecular profiling applications, announced that Donnie (Don) M. Hardison has been appointed to its Board of Directors (“Board”). Don Hardison is an executive leader with extensive experience in diagnostic laboratory management, sales, marketing, strategy and operations. Mr. Hardison has experience […]