Illumina and SPT Labtech unveil fireflyGO, enabling faster, simpler targeted oncology research

Automating library prep reduces hands-on time for customers using Pillar Biosciences oncoReveal® targeted oncology research panels SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) and SPT Labtech today introduced the fireflyGO automation platform, a new benchtop liquid handling and library preparation solution that brings automation, speed, and simplicity to targeted oncology research. Integrated with the MiSeq™ i100 [...]

Illumina introduces the first distributed whole-genome sequencing solution for highly sensitive MRD research

An advanced research workflow for fast, flexible detection of molecular residual disease during and following treatment Solution is the first in a new WGS oncology portfolio, building on Illumina's history of leadership as foundation for MRD market SAN DIEGO -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced a new complete solution for molecular residual disease (MRD) research [...]

New Benchling Automation Closes the Loop Between Lab Instruments and AI

Launching with HighRes, Automata, Ginkgo Bioworks, Celltrio, Opentrons, and Hamilton, Benchling Automation brings an open ecosystem approach to lab-in-the-loop SAN FRANCISCO -- Benchling today launched Benchling Automation, a hardware-agnostic system that connects lab instruments, automation systems, and scientific records into a single, continuously updated loop. Until now, that connection has required bespoke integrations for each instrument, custom code [...]

Syncell Launches High-Precision Proteomics Discovery Service Powered by Microscoop® Mint Platform

Global program expands access to unbiased nanoscopic proteomic technology to accelerate biomarker identification and drug target discovery LIVERMORE, Calif., & TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Syncell Inc., a leader in next-generation proteomics analysis, today announced the commercial launch of Syncell Discovery Services, a global sample-to-discovery program that provides biopharma, translational research organizations, and academic institutions with direct [...]

Strengthening Our Presence in the Baltic States with Vildoma

Avantes is pleased to announce the expansion of our partnership with Vildoma, who will now represent Avantes across all Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Vildoma has been an official Avantes distributor since 2011 and has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, customer support, and market knowledge within the spectroscopy and photonics industries. With this [...]

Introducing Solira: Our New Microscope for Time-Resolved Photoluminescence and Advanced Materials Research

Solira combines flexible measurement configurations with high-sensitivity detection We are launching Solira, our new microscope for time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL) measurements and advanced materials characterization, introduced to the public for the first time at the E-MRS Spring Meeting 2026 in Strasbourg, France (May 25–29, 2026). Combining methods such as TRPL, TRPL imaging, carrier diffusion mapping, and correlation [...]

QIAGEN supports infectious disease research and surveillance efforts for Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak

Two custom-designed research-use-only (RUO) QIAcuity digital PCR assays now available to target Bundibugyo ebolavirus sequences associated with the current outbreak Assays designed for integration into existing QIAcuity to support research, wastewater surveillance and analytical evaluation by qualified laboratories QIAGEN’s broader Sample to Insight portfolio includes kits for sample preparation and next-generation sequencing to support outbreak [...]

KPM Analytics Introduces New Baking Lab for its Rheology Center of Excellence

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – For generations of millers and bakers, baking tests have been the gold standard for evaluating flour, dough behavior, ingredient interaction, and finished product performance. However, baking tests can be highly subjective, time-consuming, dependent on operator technique, and can require large quantities of ingredients to produce test samples. Additionally, baking tests can only show [...]

Stellar Scientific Advances Laboratory Standardization with High-Performance 2 mL Microcentrifuge Tube Systems

"2 ml microcentrifuge tubes screw cap"Maximizing Sample Integrity: The Role of Premium Microcentrifuge Units in Modern Research Stellar Scientific - a leading supplier of specialized research products and laboratory essentials, is proud to announce the formal integration of its precision-engineered 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes and screw cap systems into its core product portfolio. This initiative [...]

Metabolon Expands Global Access to Metabolomics with the Metabolon Verus™ Metabolomics Profiling Kit

Democratizing metabolomics for researchers worldwide, the new kit brings Metabolon's analytically rigorous, scalable metabolomics into workflows designed for integrated biological insights MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- Metabolon, Inc., the global leader in providing metabolomics solutions advancing a wide variety of life science research, diagnostic, therapeutic development, and precision medicine applications, today announced the Metabolon Verus™ Metabolomics Profiling Kit, Metabolon's first [...]

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