Roche and Hitachi High-Tech extend their long-standing partnership

Tokyo – Today, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") announced that Roche and Hitachi High-Tech have extended their partnership, committing to at least 10 years of additional collaboration. Bringing together the companies’ expertise and track record in diagnostics innovation, engineering and manufacturing, the renewed contract further strengthens the two companies’ long-standing partnership. Roche and Hitachi High-Tech [...]

Seqera Launches Seqera Containers to Enable Bioinformatics Reproducibility and Innovation

Free, publicly available container solution supported by and built on AWS allows users to create custom on-demand container images to support scientific collaboration and discoveries NEW YORK—Seqera, the leading software provider for complex data analysis in the life sciences space, today announced the launch of Seqera Containers, a no-cost, streamlined bioinformatics container solution, during their [...]

Proprietary AI Algorithm Reduces Data Processing Time by 75 % and Supports Implementing Work Style Reform in Research Workplaces: Release of New Liquid Chromatograph Software “Peakintelligence for LC”

Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of Peakintelligence for LC, software incorporating a proprietary for a liquid chromatography(LC)with algorithm developed using AI technology. The algorithm was developed based on AI-learning using LC data from Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (“Ajinomoto Co.”). The algorithm can chromatography process data with the same skill level as experienced analysts automatically (about a [...]

RNAConnect, Inc. Formally Launches Today to Drive RNA Analysis with Innovative Research Tools

Branford, Connecticut, United States – RNAConnect, a pioneering life science reagent company, officially launches today, promising groundbreaking solutions for exploring the real-world diversity of RNA sequence and structure. RNAConnect was founded by innovators in the RNA community, for innovators in the RNA community.  It is anchored by the belief that better enzymatic tools for visualizing [...]

SPT Labtech’s firefly® liquid handler chosen by Colossal Biosciences to accelerate NGS capabilities in fight against species extinction and biodiversity loss

Cambridge, UK – SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces that its firefly liquid handling platform has been selected by Colossal Biosciences to enhance its Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) capabilities. firefly will be installed in the headquarters in Dallas, Texas, to automate NGS library preparation, [...]

Sphere Fluidics appoints Curtis Nicholson as Director of Sales, EMEA, to support accelerated growth in key markets

Cambridge, UK: Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative microfluidics-based solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation, today announced the appointment of Curtis Nicholson as Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Curtis’ appointment will strengthen the Company’s market position in these regions as it progresses ambitious plans for future growth and commercial [...]

Agilent Unveils the 8850 Gas Chromatograph: A Leap Forward in Analytical Excellence

New instrument delivers the full power and capability of Agilent GCs in a compact design SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc., (NYSE: A) proudly announces the 8850 Gas Chromatograph (GC) System, a small single-channel GC that combines the legacy of the 6850 GC with the capability and system intelligence of the 8890 GC. With a [...]

ZEISS “Photonics & Optics” to be established 2024/25

ZEISS will launch a new strategic business unit, ZEISS Photonics & Optics, effective 1 October 2024. This new unit will consolidate smaller, specialized units within the ZEISS Group that offer fascinating technologies for photonics and optics to customers worldwide. The seven businesses will operate as independent units, benefiting from an environment that promotes their growth. [...]

Complete Genomics opens U.S. supply chain to genomic sequencing customers through a new manufacturing facility at its San Jose, Calif. headquarters

SAN JOSE – Complete Genomics, a pioneering genomic sequencing company, recently welcomed vendors, suppliers, customers and employees to a May 17 grand opening celebration of its 10,115 square foot manufacturing facility at its headquarters in San Jose, California. The facility represents the company’s inaugural U.S. supply chain, translating into faster delivery times for the company’s [...]

Gamma Biosciences Announces Sale Of Mirus Bio To Merck For $600 Million

MENLO PARK, Calif. and MADISON, Wis. –  Gamma Biosciences, a life sciences platform established by KKR to address the advanced therapy bioprocessing market, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Merck (XTRA:MRK), a leading science and technology company, whereby Merck will acquire Gamma operating company Mirus Bio for $600 million in cash. [...]

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