April 28, 2026
SAN DIEGO -- Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. today announced the appointment of John Stark as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition comes as Singular builds on the launch of its market-leading spatial platform and enters its next phase, focused on expanding adoption, deepening strategic partnerships, and increasing the impact of multimodal spatial data across translational research, drug development, and future [...]
April 27, 2026
Supports a wide range of spectral data, including XPS, FT-IR, and NMR. From automatic determination of peak count and peak shape to background and noise estimation, AutoStatSpectra enables analysis with less dependence on individual analyst experience. TAIPEI and SINGAPORE -- a.s.ist Inc. ("a.s.ist") leverages research expertise cultivated at The University of Tokyo to drive digital transformation [...]
New iPSC Differentiation kits for neuroscience research
April 27, 2026
Amsbio has expanded its range of iPSC Differentiation Kits that provide fast and flexible generation of specific cell types without sacrificing cell purity. New to market - Quick-Glia™ product line consist of human induced pluripotent stem cell derived glial cells designed for rapid, reliable, and reproducible research in neurobiology, drug discovery, and neurodegeneration. Offering a reproducible, and scalable solution, these [...]
Astorg to Acquire Global Microbiology Business from Thermo Fisher Scientific
April 27, 2026
Luxembourg/New York/Paris – Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the microbiology business from Thermo Fisher Scientific (or “the Company”). Through the transaction, Thermo Fisher’s microbiology business will become an independent, privately owned platform, backed by Astorg. Building on its deep healthcare sector expertise and [...]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Sell its Microbiology Business to Astorg
April 27, 2026
WALTHAM, Mass. -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, for consideration of approximately $1.075 billion, consisting of cash and a $50 million seller note. The microbiology business provides [...]
Ferrotec Introduces Ferrobeads® DNA/RNA Isolation Kits for High-Efficiency Nucleic Acid Extraction
April 27, 2026
New Ferrobeads offer Superior Binding Efficiency, Reliable Extraction and Open- Platform Flexibility LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Ferrotec (USA) Corporation, the US subsidiary of Ferrotec Corporation, a global supplier of materials, components, and precision system solutions and the leading manufacturer of magnetic liquids, today announced Ferrobeads® Quick Nucleic Acid (DNA/RNA) Isolation Kit™. For research laboratory professionals, Ferrotec's Ferrobeads offer [...]
April 27, 2026
Shimadzu Corporation has acquired a 75% stake of the outstanding shares of German startup Plasmion GmbH (headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria) on March 23, making the company a subsidiary. This acquisition aims to obtain Plasmion’s mass spectrometer (MS) ion source technology SICRIT(Soft Ionization by Chemical Reaction In Transfer)※ and related technologies to strengthen Shimadzu’s MS business. SICRIT [...]
ArgusEye Secures €3.3M Funding Round Round to Real-Time Bioprocess Monitoring Platform
April 24, 2026
ArgusEye, a provider of advanced sensor solutions for real-time monitoring and control of bioprocesses, today announced the closing of a €3.3M funding round. The round includes continued support from existing investors, Voima Ventures and Eir Ventures, along with new investor Impilo Partners Invest. The funding will accelerate the continued development of ArgusEye’s Auga™ platform, a [...]
April 24, 2026
We are happy to announce OmicsBox Web, a new browser-based companion to BioBam’s OmicsBox platform. OmicsBox Web is available at https://omicsbox.biobam.com and uses the same OmicsBox account credentials, so analysis jobs launched via OmicsBox, input data and results as well as account settings are now reachable from any device with a web browser. OmicsBox Web is designed to complement the [...]
New Trace Metal Certification launched for AnalytiChem’s DigiTUBE digestion tubes
April 23, 2026
Now with industry-leading certification for both volume and trace metals, DigiTUBE™ disposable digestion tubes deliver quality, save time and cut costs in sample preparation workflows for ICP analyses AnalytiChem’s DigiTUBE™ disposable digestion tubes are certified for volume and trace metals for quality, efficient sample preparation workflows for highly sensitive ICP analyses. For a high-resolution picture, [...]

