Eurobio scientific signs definitive agreement to acquire CareDx’s transplant Lab Product division
April 16, 2026
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 [...]
April 16, 2026
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 [...]
April 16, 2026
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, [...]
April 16, 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
April 16, 2026
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
April 16, 2026
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 [...]
April 16, 2026
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
April 16, 2026
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
April 16, 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 [...]
April 16, 2026
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 -- [...]

