febit’s HybSelectTM assay enables the targeted enrichment of genes for focused re-sequencing using Next Generation Sequencing Systems LEXINGTON, Mass. (USA), and HEIDELBERG, Germany — The Molecular Genetics Core Facility (MGCF) at Children’s Hospital Boston chose febit’s HybSelect technology which will enable genetics researchers to conduct the highly economic targeted enrichment of genes of interest for […]

Pioneer in antibody selection unveils powerful technology to use high performance antibodies on genomics platforms BRANFORD, Conn.–Affomix Corporation, a pioneer in high performance antibody technology, announced today a collaboration with City of Hope focused on establishing the clinical utility of “digital proteomics” with next generation sequencers. One of the nation’s top cancer research and treatment […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS), today announced the sale of a Helicos® Genetic Analysis System to the Turku Centre for Biotechnology in Turku, Finland. The center, led by Dr. Riitta Lahesmaa, is a joint facility of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. “We are delighted to have the Turku Center as a […]

System Makes Next-Generation Sequencing Accessible to Broader Market SAN DIEGO–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced the Genome AnalyzerIIe sequencing system, designed to provide a lower-priced entry point into next-generation sequencing. Priced at $250,000 USD, the new system leverages the architecture of Illumina’s widely-adopted Genome AnalyzerIIx and its proven sequencing-by-synthesis chemistry to generate approximately 200 million paired-end […]

AARHUS, Denmark–Recently, CLC bio released their enterprise platform for Next Generation Sequencing data analysis, CLC Genomics Server, in version 2.0. It has been expanded with a wide range of new and improved features assisting organizations of any size in building and managing a modern, flexible, and efficient enterprise platform for analyzing and handling high-throughput sequencing […]

Acquisition Puts Beijing Genomics Institute on Path to Become World’s Largest Sequencing Facility SAN DIEGO–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced today that the BGI (formerly known as the Beijing Genomics Institute) has purchased 128 HiSeq 2000 sequencing systems, representing the largest single order for next-generation sequencing systems to date. Most of the units will be installed in […]

Madison, Wis. — Earlier this week, Epicentre Biotechnologies announced the availability of Nextera kits for preparation of Illumina-compatible sequencing libraries. The kits enable libraries to be prepared from as little as 50 ng of DNA in under 2 hours. Last month, Epicentre launched the Nextera product line with kits designed for Roche 454 GS FLX […]

Company Provides Guidance for 2010 SAN DIEGO–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 of approximately $176 million based on management’s preliminary review of quarterly financial results. This compares to fourth quarter revenue guidance of a minimum of $165 million and implies fiscal year 2009 revenue of approximately $662 million or […]

200 Gigabases of Data Enables Sequencing of Two Human Genomes in a Single Run SAN DIEGO–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today unveiled the HiSeq 2000 sequencing system, setting a new standard in sequencing output, ease of use and cost effectiveness. At launch, HiSeq 2000 initially generates two billion paired-end reads and 200 gigabases (Gb) of quality filtered […]

SAN DIEGO — SG Biofuels, Inc., a plant science company, today announced a strategic alliance with Life Technologies Corporation, a provider of innovative life science solutions, to advance the development of Jatropha as a sustainable biofuel. The alliance brings together SG Biofuels’ Genetic Resource Center, featuring the largest and most diverse library of Jatropha genetic […]