Enhanced usability to support PCR applications in basic and translational research, process development, and quality control  HERCULES, Calif. — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of its PTC Tempo 96 and PTC Tempo Deepwell Thermal Cyclers, designed to optimize PCR [...]

SAN DIEGO -- Bionano Laboratories today announced the expansion of its clinical testing menu with the launch of two new laboratory developed tests (LDTs) based on optical genome mapping (OGM), OGM-DxTM Postnatal Whole Genome SV and OGM-DxTM Prenatal Whole Genome SV. These LDTs offer a genome-wide assessment of structural variants (SVs) and provide comprehensive testing for most [...]

An AAV chromatography platform plus optimized custom buffer formulations yields a state-of-the-art offering for increased AAV recovery HOLLISTER, Calif. -- Alpha Teknova, Inc. (“Teknova”) (Nasdaq: TKNO), and Sartorius BIA Separations, which is part of the international life science group Sartorius, today announced that the companies have entered into a collaboration arrangement that will help gene [...]

MINNEAPOLIS -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today announced it has completed its participation in the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Process Analytical Technology (Catapult PAT) consortium, a multi-year collaboration involving 24 partner companies, technology providers, therapy developers, and charities. The Catapult PAT consortium is the first initiative of this scale and functional expertise with member companies [...]

Experienced Life Science Operating Leader Joins Board as Company Enters New Phase SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Standard BioTools Inc. (Nasdaq:LAB), driven by a bold purpose – Unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health – today announced the appointment of Fenel Eloi to its Board of Directors (“Board”). Eloi will also serve on the Board’s Audit Committee. [...]

Early customer data reinforces accuracy and flexibility of novel long-read technology, unlocking access to challenging, low DNA input samples SAN DIEGO -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order. The [...]

Paraphase Enables Researchers to Analyze Genes That are Critically Relevant but Hard to Genotype MENLO PARK, Calif. -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced a new informatics method that genotypes gene paralogs and pseudogenes with high accuracy. The new computational tool, named "Paraphase," enables variant calling, copy number analysis and phasing [...]

ATLANTA -- Axion BioSystems vigorously refutes a recent filing by Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) claiming patent infringement and false advertising. As a recognized biotechnology innovator and owner of numerous patents over 14 years, Axion BioSystems expects its competitors to respect its intellectual property rights, just as Axion respects the intellectual property rights of its [...]

Collaboration provides a solution for a more in-depth analysis of cancer biomarkers BOSTON and LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a cloud-native software company in the healthcare space and the leader in data-driven medicine, is partnering with Agilent to offer a comprehensive solution for cancer analysis. Through the partnership, the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform will be integrated [...]

Proprietary Medium Provides Longer Culture Times and Stronger Contractile Force SEATTLE — Curi Bio, a leading developer of human stem cell-based platforms for drug discovery, today announced the commercial launch of their MantaReady™ Skeletal Muscle Media optimized for human 3D engineered muscle tissue experiments. The proprietary media advances translational in vitro studies by producing tissues with stronger contractile forces, [...]