--Optimized sample preparation protocols and software algorithms enable high-quality, cost-effective de novo assembly for agrigenomics and other non-human applications at scale.-- PLEASANTON, CA.—10x Genomics, Inc., a company focused on accelerating genomic discovery, today launched a new version of their de novo assembly solution to provide the fastest most cost-effective solution for creating high-quality de novo assemblies at scale for plants and [...]

London, UK and Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Desktop Genetics Ltd (DTG), a biotech company globally recognised for its leadership in gene-editing bioinformatics, acquired exclusive worldwide licensing rights for TIDE (Tracking of Indels by DEcomposition), from the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI). The TIDE technology will allow investigators to quantitatively assess genome editing on the DESKGEN Cloud, the free [...]

KeyGene and the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced today that they have entered into a service license agreement to practice KeyGene’s patented Sequence Based Genotyping (SBG) methods. Under the agreement, UW-Madison, through its Biotechnology Center (UWBC), is licensed to offer SBG services in all species to research collaborators and clients worldwide. The SBG technology delivers thousands [...]

Photonic Solutions (IPS) from Monmouth Junction in New Jersey, USA, are pleased to announce the acquisition of IPS by Metrohm AG. The acquisition of IPS contributes to the strategic growth of Metrohm enhancing the company’s capabilities to further develop its portfolio of handheld Raman systems with industry leading solutions. A key element of this acquisition [...]

Reichert Technologies – Analytical Instruments to Showcase Refractometer Display and Demo at Pittcon 2018 Visit Booth #1738, February 26-March 1, 2018, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL BUFFALO, NY -- Reichert Technologies, a business unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, will take part in the 2018 Pittcon Conference and Expo, February 26 to March 1, 2018, in [...]

PharmaFluidics NV, a game-changing innovator in the field of analytical chromatography, has completed a 7.3 million euro capital increase. The company will focus on intensifying international growth, supported by initial, promising sales. Micro-Chip chromatography company PharmaFluidics closed a financing round of 7.3 million euro from investors including holding company FPIM-SFPI, and family offices Heran (Annie [...]

BGI Genomics, the industry’s lowest-cost provider of WGS, launches two new ambitious plans at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2018 Today at the 36th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Ye Yin, CEO of BGI Genomics, announced that BGI Genomics has successfully sequenced the genome of over 10,000 human samples since it launched the industry’s lowest priced Whole [...]

TOPTICA Photonics will present their latest innovations at Photonics West in Moscone Center, San Francisco from January 30th to February 1st. This year, TOPTICA’s booth location moved to North Hall, booth #4645. Dedicated laser solutions for biophotonics will be presented at the BiOS exhibition on 27th and 28th January, booth 8508. With their broad product portfolio, TOPTICA offers All Wavelengths! [...]

IonField completes successful PlasmaKnife Microplate Cleaning System beta test at AstraZeneca and installs commercial release version MOORESTOWN, N.J. IonField Systems announced the successful completion of the PlasmaKnife Microplate Cleaning System beta test and installation of a commercial release PlasmaKnife for regular use at AstraZeneca’s research facility in the UK. Paul Hensley, CEO of IonField Systems [...]

Palo Alto, California -- PREMIER Biosoft today announced a research collaboration with Florida International University to provide advanced mass spectrometry-based data analysis solutions for lipidomics analysis. Under the collaboration, PREMIER Biosoft and Dr. Francisco Fernandez-Lima, from the Biomolecular Sciences Institute at Florida International University will work closely to power research in small as well as [...]