TUCSON, Ariz. — HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTGM), a provider of instruments and reagents for molecular profiling applications, announced the availability of the HTG EdgeSeq Immuno-Oncology Assay (research use only) for digitally measuring the mRNA expression of 549 genes implicated in the host immune response to tumors. Automated on the HTG EdgeSeq system, HTG EdgeSeq […]

Tucson, AZ and Boston, MA — Sunquest Information Systems Inc. and Partners HealthCare today announced the general availability of a new version of GeneInsight, a genetic information solution, to extend the system’s report generation and knowledge management capabilities to exome and genome testing. Developed at the Partners HealthCare Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, a CLIA-certified molecular […]

SAN DIEGO – Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced several new additions to BaseSpace–the world’s largest and most comprehensive cloud computing environment–with the launch of BaseSpace Professional and Enterprise Editions, fully integrated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solutions and advanced infrastructure upgrades. “BaseSpace is continuing to show phenomenal growth with more than 75 percent year-over-year […]

MENLO PARK, Calif.– Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc., (NASDAQ:PACB) a pioneer and leader in long-read sequencing using its Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT®) Technology, announced it has launched a new nucleic acid sequencing platform. The Sequel™ System provides higher throughput, more scalability, a reduced footprint and lower sequencing project costs compared to the PacBio® RS II […]

Genomics England announces that Congenica has won a contract to provide genome interpretation for 8000 patients participating in the 100,000 Genomes Project. Tom Weaver, CEO of Cambridge-based Congenica, is delighted that its technology is reaching patients and says: “One of the aims of Genomics England is to enable NHS patients to gain early benefit from […]

XIAMEN, China & SAN DIEGO — Amoy Diagnostics Co. Ltd. (ADx) and Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of precision medicine and targeted therapies in China. Under the collaboration, Amoy will develop and commercialize a series of oncology-related tests based on Illumina’s next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, including the […]

SAN DIEGO — Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN) today announced it has launched TruSight® Tumor 15, a next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel designed to identify sequence variants in 15 genes commonly associated with marketed therapeutics. TruSight Tumor 15 is optimized for low input DNA from tissue preserved in formalin and paraffin. “In 2014, Illumina catalyzed the Actionable Genome […]

Branford, CT –– Core Informatics, a developer of data management software used to accelerate scientific innovation, today announced new successful production deployments of their preconfigured workflow applications for next-generation sequencing (NGS) on the Platform for Science. Demonstrating the highly configurable and flexible architecture of the Platform for Science, multiple customers in recent months, including several […]

BOULDER, Colo. — ArcherDX, Inc., the leader in NGS-based gene fusion detection, has announced a non-exclusive agreement with BioChain, Inc., the leader in high-quality processed bio-sample products. Under terms of the agreement, BioChain will supply ArcherDX with multiple types of tumor FFPE samples, including NSCLC samples, which will be comprehensively screened for oncogenic fusions, copy […]

Austin, TX — Bioo Scientific has automated bias-reducing small RNA library prep on the Sciclone® NGS and NGSx Workstations. This protocol automates the NEXTflex™ Small RNA-Seq Library Prep Kit v2 and increases productivity by reducing the time and labor costs associated with small RNA library prep. The NEXTflex Small RNA-Seq Library Prep Kit v2 incorporates […]