PacBio Announces Plans for Collaboration With n-Lorem Foundation and EspeRare to Advance Precision Therapies for Rare Genetic Diseases

The planned collaboration highlights the role of complete genome resolution in scaling n-of-1 therapeutic models MENLO PARK, Calif. -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), developer of the world's most advanced sequencing technologies, today announced plans to pursue a strategic collaboration with the n-Lorem Foundation and EspeRare that we believe will position long-read whole-genome sequencing as enabling infrastructure [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Solutions for Elemental Analysis with High-End Detection Capabilities in Handheld Analyzer

Image:     Overview: To support industries that require precise elemental analysis – such as scrap metal recycling, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, and metal recovery – Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its Niton portfolio with the Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer for powerful, lab quality results in the field. Whether customers are complying with materials [...]

PacBio HiFi Adopted as First-Line Sequencing Approach to Investigate Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC)

Trios from 200 families who have lost a child to SUDC to be sequenced on PacBio’s Revio system with SPRQ-Nx chemistry, enabling increased diagnostic yield for grieving families MENLO PARK, Calif. -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), developer of the world's most advanced sequencing technologies, today announced that a UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s research effort led [...]

Cancer Research Institute Launches Transformative AI-Driven Immuno-Oncology Initiative Powered by 10x Genomics Technology

Multi-phase initiative will generate single cell and spatial data from over 20,000 samples across leading immuno-oncology laboratories to map the immune landscape of cancer and drive the next generation of immunotherapies and vaccine discovery PLEASANTON, Calif. -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial biology, today announced a collaboration with the Cancer [...]

TetraScience Announces Collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific to Accelerate Scientific Data and AI Enablement Across the Laboratory

The companies will work together to help pharmaceutical organizations improve efficiency and deliver better outcomes for patients. BOSTON, Mass. — TetraScience, the Scientific Data and AI company, today announced a collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, with a goal of accelerating AI across biopharma R&D and manufacturing by transforming scientific [...]

Oxford Nanopore Receives Regulatory Approval for its First Diagnostic Device in the UK and Europe

Oxford Nanopore has reached a major regulatory milestone with the registration of its first In Vitro Diagnostic ("IVD") device in the UK and Europe: the GridION™ Dx. OXFORD, England -- Oxford Nanopore Technologies today announces that the GridION™ Dx is now both CE and UKCA marked, making it the company’s first IVD device registered in [...]

Trailhead Biosystems Expands Financing to $40 Million

Additional funding of $20 million accelerates commercialization of Trailhead’s iPSC-derived human cell and media products. BEACHWOOD, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Trailhead Biosystems Inc. (www.trailbio.com), a biotechnology company advancing human cell innovation, has added $20 million in new funding, expanding the financing announced in May 2025 to $40 million. The funding extension was led by [...]

iXCells Biotechnologies appoints Steve Smith as CEO

Appointment strengthens leadership team as iXCells focuses on expanding its portfolio of custom-tailored iPSC products and delivery of enhanced preclinical services San Diego, CA: iXCells Biotechnologies (“iXCells”), a leading provider of human cell-based solutions and custom iPSC services, today announced the appointment of Steve Smith as CEO. Previously CCO, Steve will lead the Company to advance [...]

Alamar Biosciences Announces Launch of NULISAqpcr™ AD 5-plex Assay, Advancing Blood Based Biomarker Detection in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (“Alamar”), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to advancing the early detection of disease, is proud to announce the launch of its Research Use Only (RUO) NULISAqpcr™ AD 5-plex Assay. This innovative solution enables simultaneous quantitative measurement of five critical blood-based biomarkers relevant to the Alzheimer’s Association recommended guidelines: brain-derived phosphorylated tau [...]

PPT Appoints New CEO And CFO To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Halifax, England –  Physical Properties Testers Group Limited (“PPT” or the “Company”), a global leader in physical property test and measurement solutions, announced today the appointment of Mark Fleiner as its new Chief Executive Officer, and Rebecca Henry as its new Chief Financial Officer, both effective January 5, 2026. PPT is a portfolio company of [...]

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