SynGenSys introduces expanded CHO.SET synthetic promoter library for enhanced biomanufacturing
August 13, 2026
CHO.SET® 2.0 library of synthetic promoters provide tuneable expression of transgenes whilst maximising CHO cell productivity CHO.SET® promoters enable higher protein titres, reduced costs and shorter development timelines Sheffield, UK: SynGenSys, a biotechnology company designing synthetic gene promoter systems to address critical bottlenecks in biopharma manufacturing and enhance cell and gene therapy development, today announced the introduction of [...]
Xylem Appoints D. Christian Koch to Board of Directors
August 13, 2026
Xylem (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology leader, today announced that D. Christian Koch has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Koch brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience spanning operations, manufacturing, strategy and business transformation. He currently serves as Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies [...]
August 12, 2026
Grant funding delivered in partnership with the NC3Rs, in support of UK Government roadmap to reduce animal testing by 2030 Project to develop standardized workflow to more accurately predict drug behaviors, reduce animal testing and streamline development of safer, more effective medicine Delivered in partnership with the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Completes Sale of its Microbiology Business to Astorg
August 12, 2026
WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has completed the sale of its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, for consideration of approximately $1.075 billion, consisting of cash and a $50 million seller note. The microbiology business provides antimicrobial susceptibility [...]
August 11, 2026
Olink™ Explore HT analysis of approximately 5,500 research samples completed, with data now available Key Facts Collaboration: Thermo Fisher Scientific and The Michael J. Fox Foundation expanded the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PPMI) proteomic data resource. Scale: Approximately 5,500 research samples were analyzed using Olink technology. Access: The resulting data are available to researchers in PPMI’s repository. Purpose: The [...]
August 11, 2026
Enables deeper integration of Atinary's SDLabs platform with Chemspeed automation, Bruker instruments and SciY software for closed-loop agentic AI-driven R&D BOSTON -- Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Atinary Technologies Inc., the pioneer of Self-Driving Labs® technologies and AI-driven R&D with applications in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, and materials. Bruker also made a [...]
NANOLOGICA AB APPONTS AXEL ELNER AS NEW CFO
August 11, 2026
Nanologica AB (publ) has appointed Axel Elner as new CFO. Axel Elner will take up the position on 10 November 2026. Axel Elner joins Nanologica from Viaplay Group AB and the role as Vice President Integration where he has led the integration of Allente into Viaplay Group with responsibility for executing cost synergies, operational integration [...]
August 11, 2026
PLEASANTON, Calif. -- n6, maker of the icon96™ and icon16 thermocyclers powered by iconPCR™ with AutoNorm intelligent normalization technology for next‑generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation, today announced new and expanded distribution partnerships that significantly increase access to its instruments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With these additions, iconPCR instruments and AutoNorm‑enabled workflows are [...]
August 11, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Elemental Machines, a pioneer in life sciences operational intelligence, today announced the launch of Resources Manager, its asset intelligence platform, designed to enable life sciences teams to move beyond simple asset monitoring and manage the operational context around their equipment, locations, schedules, and records. Resources is designed to work alongside existing enterprise asset management systems [...]
Introducing Judy McCaffrey, Global Vice President of Sales and Applications, Malvern Panalytical
August 11, 2026
We welcome Judy McCaffrey to Malvern Panalytical as the new Global Vice President of Sales and Applications, and member of the company’s Executive Management Team. Judy brings over 20 years of experience in the analytical instruments industry, including more than 14 years in senior leadership roles across EMEAI and North America. In her most [...]

