PLEASANTON, Calif. – IntegenX, Inc. (IXI), a developer of automated DNA and RNA based sample preparation systems, today announced that it has been awarded four grants totaling $976,000 under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program (QTDP). The IntegenX programs focus on developing platforms for DNA sample preparation, next-generation sequencing library preparation, and sample-to-answer analysis of […]

Copenhagen, Denmark – Today, CLC bio announced that they have established a non-profit charitable organization, Genomics Enlightenment Foundation, with a mission to enlighten all aspects surrounding genomics research. The Genomics Enlightenment Foundation meets its mission by co-organizing international conferences and meetings aimed at researchers working with different aspects of genomics data generation and analysis, starting […]

Three key patents for semiconductor-based nucleotide detection awarded in United States, China and Europe London, United Kingdom, DNA Electronics Ltd, a fabless provider of semiconductor solutions for real-time DNA and RNA detection, announced today the company has been awarded three key patents for semiconductor-based nucleotide detection. These latest patent allowances in the United States, China […]

Pleasanton, Calif. – IntegenX, Inc. (IXI) today at the 60th Annual American Society of Human Genetics Meeting announced the launch of their Apollo 324™ System, a benchtop robotic workstation that automates the construction of DNA fragment libraries for next-generation sequencing. The system can prepare eight libraries in approximately 3.5 hours, with the products ready for […]

Redwood City, CA – Ingenuity® Systems, a leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, and Geospiza, Inc., the market leading developer of laboratory management and genetic analysis software, today announced a collaboration to enable a seamless next-generation sequencing analysis workflow. The companies will integrate their software products, GeneSifter® and IPA®, to enable researchers […]

Providing Industry-Leading Data Quality and a Cost-Effective Workflow for Sequencing Applications San Diego – Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced TruSeq sample preparation kits for DNA, RNA, and small RNA applications and the TruSeq Exome Enrichment Kit, for use across the company’s portfolio of sequencing platforms. TruSeq sequencing reagents provide a streamlined workflow that is economical […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif., and DANVERS, Mass. – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Beckman Coulter Genomics, Inc. today announced that Beckman Coulter Genomics has achieved Certified Service Provider (CSP) status for the Agilent SureSelect Target Enrichment System, including new SureSelect XT which combines sequencing library preparation and gDNA preparative reagents. Through its acquisition of Cogenics, […]

Santa Clara, Calif. – Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today continued its rapid pace of product introductions for next-generation sequencing by launching the Agilent SureSelect XT Target Enrichment System. SureSelect XT combines sequencing library preparation and gDNA preparative reagents with the proven SureSelect target enrichment system. This, together with Agilent’s automation portfolio, adds an unprecedented […]

Provider of Cutting-Edge Tools for Biological Research to Acquire Distributor, Establish Closer Ties with Customers in India New Delhi, Delhi, India – Life Technologies, a global biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, Calif., today announced a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Labindia, a long-time distributor of its products. The transaction is expected to allow […]

Scientists from Leading Institutions to Present Data Demonstrating Impact of Technology in Organ Transplantation, Alzheimer’s, Autism and X-linked Mental Retardation Research WASHINGTON – RainDance Technologies, Inc., a private company pioneering microdroplet-based technologies for single-molecule and single-cell analysis, today announced that scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Emory University […]