After the primary analysis of NGS data, the power of genomic analysis software lies within its ability to perform secondary and tertiary analysis. During secondary analysis, data reads are reassembled and filtered to represent the underlying biology, while tertiary analysis software analyzes variants and their similarities to references. With advancements in technology and the necessity […]
Following each Pittcon (see IBO 3/15/16), IBO details the new products introduced at the show. These are products that began shipping in winter 2015 or later. Part 1 of this article appeared in the March 15 issue. The list is not all inclusive. Atomic Spectroscopy Alpha Resources displayed a new elemental analyzer from Eltra, the […]
Company Announcements AstraZeneca announced in November 2015 a five-year collaboration with Genedata to speed up data sharing. AstraZeneca will share the collaboration platform software with early-stage partners. In January, Schrödinger announced a research collaboration agreement with Pfizer to develop a computational model for predicting key properties relevant to biotherapeutic candidates. Qlucore named Genomax as a […]
Each year, IBO compiles a list of new products on display or introduced at Pittcon. New products are generally defined as those that started shipping since winter 2015 or later. More new products will appear in the March 31 issue. The list is not all inclusive. Atomic Spectroscopy SciAps announced new versions of its Z […]
Company Announcements Xavo and BSSN Software announced in September a collaboration integrating their respective Seahorse Scientific Workbench and Xavo Lab Logistics to review analytical and biological screening results. In September, DNASTAR appointed Pure Health Medical Supplies as a distributor for the Middle East. BioDiscovery and lab services firm AKESOgen announced a comarketing partnership. In October, […]
Cloud computing is a recent technological development with the potential to significantly change lab workflows and facilitate access to data analysis techniques. Instrument companies are now entering this market space, providing cloud capabilities. With cloud computing, demanding data analyses can be performed without the difficulty of finding funds and space for additional hardware. The cloud […]
As the pharmaceutical industry’s use of external collaborations for R&D has increased, so has the need for the efficient and secure sharing, integration and management of experimental data. Informatics platforms for collecting, storing and analyzing experimental data, notably instrument data, have been integral to enabling external R&D activities with issues of scalability, data transparency and […]
Company Announcements Advaita Bioinformatics entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with Riken Genesis in April for Japan for its iPathway Guide platform. Core Informatics announced in July the closing of a $17.5 million Series B funding, led by Oak HC/FT. In July, RURO partnered with Integrated Systems Engineering to provide its LIMS to biobanks, with […]
Brno, Czech Republic 8/3/15—SEM provider Tescan Orsay has acquired AppFive, a US-based charged-particle optics application software and technique development company. Financial details were not disclosed. Tescan stated that the acquisition will allow it to develop solutions in collaboration with the semiconductor and research markets. “By extending our R&D capacities in mutual synergy with AppFive, we […]
San Diego, CA 8/4/15—Illumina has agreed to acquire GenoLogics Life Sciences Software for an undisclosed amount. GenoLogics develops LIMS for life science organizations. Its Clarity LIMS software is used by more than 120 genomic labs. “The acquisition of GenoLogics demonstrates Illumina’s commitment to drive the adoption of sequencing in new markets and improve the genomic […]
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