La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, France 1/22/15—BioMérieux has acquired CEERAM (the European Centre for Expertise and Research on Microbial Agencies), a molecular-virology lab specializing in the detection of foodborne and environmental viruses. CEERAM offers services as well as molecular virus-detection kits. BioMérieux stated that the acquisition expands its food-testing portfolio, which includes the easyMAG and miniMAG DNA and […]

Cambridge, UK 1/21/15; 1/23/15—Life science research–tool provider Abcam has acquired Firefly Bioworks for $28 million in cash. Firefly’s multiplex assay platform detects biomarkers. Its first product is designed to detect miRNAs. “The acquisition of Firefly represents a compelling strategic fit for Abcam, expanding our Kits and Assays business into the new areas where life science […]