Eurobio scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire CareDx’s transplant Lab Product division

Acquisition of CareDx’s ‘lab products’ portfolio creates new opportunities for growth and innovation in the fast growing transplant diagnostics market Acceleration of Eurobio’s strategic plan to become an in-vitro molecular diagnostics (“IVD”) leader Creation of a global leading provider of kits for transplantation genomics Acquisition of a 100% proprietary products portfolio Deeper capabilities and larger [...]

DRAGEN v4.5 supports Illumina’s new TruPath Genome and 5-base assays, drives insights across germline, oncology, and multiomic workflows

Illumina launches DRAGEN v4.5, unlocking deep biological signals in complex regions and challenging sample types for rare disease, oncology research New pangenome representation, default personalization, and machine learning features boost analytical capabilities across applications SAN DIEGO -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced the launch of DRAGEN™ version 4.5 software (v4.5), one of the most [...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Applied Biosystems™ PowerFlex™ Thermal Cycler to Advance PCR Flexibility and Productivity

A next-generation PCR system designed to help labs manage increasing workflow complexity with greater flexibility, speed and confidence in reproducible results WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Applied Biosystems™ PowerFlex™ Thermal Cycler, a next-generation polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instrument designed to help deliver enhanced flexibility, [...]

Mount Sinai Health System and SOPHiA GENETICS Announce Collaboration to Advance Precision Cancer Care from AACR 2026

SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK -- SOPHiA GENETICS (NASDAQ: SOPH), a global leader in AI-driven precision medicine, today announced that the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the leading academic health systems in the United States, will adopt the AI-powered SOPHiA DDM™ Platform to advance cancer research and enhance genomic testing capabilities. Mount Sinai, a National [...]

Araceli Biosciences Appoints Christine Tsingos to Board of Directors

Former Bio-Rad EVP & CFO brings deep sector, financial, and governance experience to support Araceli’s next phase of growth  PORTLAND, Ore. — Araceli Biosciences today announced the appointment of Christine A. Tsingos to its Board of Directors, adding a seasoned public company executive with extensive experience in financial leadership, governance, and strategic growth.  Tsingos brings more than 30 years [...]

VTT-originated startup Proteins.1 launches to bring PCR-like amplification and simplicity to omics

ESPOO, Finland -- New Finnish deep-tech company aims to make ultra-early disease detection possible through single-molecule protein amplification, enabling the identification of molecular warning signals long before disease becomes clinically visible. The technology has the potential to shift healthcare from reactive treatment to true prevention, extend healthy lifespans, and reduce the global burden of cancer, neurological disorders, and [...]

Takara Bio USA, Inc. Launches Certified Service Provider Program to Advance Research Using NGS and Single-Cell Technologies

New program matches top researchers with expert service providers trained to offer a comprehensive suite of Shasta® single-cell and bulk RNA-seq NGS solutions SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Takara Bio USA, Inc. ("Takara Bio USA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc. ("Takara Bio"), today announced the launch of the Takara Bio Certified Service Provider [...]

Benchling Launches AI Connectors to Power the Data Ecosystem for R&D

Pre-built connectors link scientific and enterprise tools, including SharePoint, Snowflake, and Notion, to bring full R&D context to AI San Francisco, CA — Benchling today launched AI Connectors, a new set of capabilities built on MCP (Model Context Protocol) that connect scientific data to the growing ecosystem of AI tools used in R&D. The number [...]

Revvity Showcases Integrated Cancer Research Solutions at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

Advancing discovery from lab to life through AI-driven insights, imaging, and end-to-end workflows WALTHAM, Mass. — Revvity, Inc. is showcasing its latest innovations in cancer research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, to be held in San Diego, April 17-22. The Company’s comprehensive suite of research use only (RUO) oncology solutions are designed to elevate preclinical and translational [...]

Bio-Techne Introduces Streamlined Brand Architecture to Help Customers Navigate Solutions Faster and With Greater Clarity

Bio-Techne introduces a streamlined brand architecture that organizes its technologies into three focused portfolio brands: R&D Systems™, Bio-Techne Spatial™, and Bio-Techne Diagnostics™. The new brand structure reflects the scientific journey, connecting early discoveries to translational insight to clinical decision-making. The portfolio brands will debut at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 and AAI's IMMUNOLOGY 2026™. MINNEAPOLIS -- [...]

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