Nicoya Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding to Make Drug Discovery Digital
January 14, 2020
KITCHENER, ON – Nicoya, a leading provider of advanced analytical instruments for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, announced today that it has raised $10 million in Series A financing. The funding round was led by Whitecap Venture Partners with participation from existing investors, including Garage Capital, MaRS IAF, Laurier Startup Fund, University of Waterloo Student Venture Fund, and others. [...]
Robot Compatible Solvent Removal Workstation
January 14, 2020
The new UltraVap Mistral XT 150 from Porvair Sciences provides unmatched automated dry down of organic solvent-based samples in tubes and microplates up to 150mm in length. Designed for easy integration with linear laboratory robots, the UltraVap Mistral XT 150 uses a sample shuttle which can serve and retrieve long tubes or microplates from the deck of [...]
Horizon Discovery to provide access to novel base editing technology
January 14, 2020
Next-generation gene editing system has applications in development of cell and gene therapies Base editing builds on CRISPR offering and will expand Horizon’s research tools and services Horizon seeks partners to assess and shape platform development Cambridge, UK, 14 January 2020: Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE: HZD) (“Horizon”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a global [...]
January 14, 2020
BURLINGTON, N.C. & CARLSBAD, Calif.-- LabCorp® (NYSE: LH) announced it will adopt the Ion Torrent Genexus System* and Oncomine Precision Assay* for use in research and development of companion diagnostics as well as other future oncology and precision medicine applications. LabCorp will also evaluate the potential for future deployment of the system and test across [...]
January 13, 2020
First Infant Recently Screened for Most Prevalent Type of Muscular Dystrophies WALTHAM, Mass. – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced that it is providing the newborn screening assay for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy’s (PPMD’s) Newborn Screening Pilot for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne). PPMD is a nonprofit organization leading the fight to [...]
Mitutoyo America Corporation Introduces HR-600 Hardness Tester
January 13, 2020
AURORA, IL – Mitutoyo America Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the HR-600 Hardness Tester into its line of precision measuring instruments. The HR-600 Series combines functionality for Rockwell hardness testing and for Light Force Brinell testing in a single machine, expanding the range of available measurements. Key features: HR-600 is the first Mitutoyo hardness tester [...]
January 13, 2020
Genomics England and Illumina today announced a new agreement to deliver up to 300,000 whole genome equivalents over the next five years, with an option to increase to 500,000. Samples will be provided through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the network of seven genomic laboratory hubs across England, which were established in 2018. This supports NHS England’s ambition [...]
Macrogen Signs License and Supply Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific
January 13, 2020
License and Supply Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific signed at Macrogen headquarters Further development of the global CES market expected by expanding Macrogen’s "Genome Supermarket" strategy Kap-Seok Yang, CEO of Macrogen (KOSDAQ: 038290), announced on January 13 that the company has signed a strategic License and Supply Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific. The agreement, which was recently [...]
Headwall And Ocean Insight Enter Into China Distribution Agreement
January 13, 2020
Bolton, Massachusetts -- In recognition of the growing demand for hyperspectral imaging products, Headwall and Ocean Insight have entered into a partnership agreement whereby Ocean Insight China will distribute Headwall's products through the company's extensive commercial channels in the region. The agreement is effective immediately and reflects the growing demand both companies see for spectral [...]
R10.3: the newest nanopore for high accuracy nanopore sequencing – now available in store
January 13, 2020
Latest chemistry retains the Q50 accuracy of R10 and provides increased throughput and capture, better raw read accuracy and compatibility with PromethION. Designed to improve on R10, which has recently reported at 99.995% single molecule consensus accuracy with UMI method. Flow cells using the latest nanopore chemistry, R10.3, are now available to purchase in the [...]
