Next-generation technologies will help increase the agility and efficiency of genetic sequencing to tackle several diseases SAO PAULO — MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, has just expanded its partnership with the Diagnostic Support Unit (UNADIG), a non-profit laboratory of the […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Akadeum Life Sciences, a pioneer in buoyancy-based cell separation technology, today announced the successful close of a $20 million+ financing round. The round was led by Michigan Capital Network, with strong participation from Arboretum Ventures, NYBC Ventures, and other investors. This capital infusion comes at a pivotal moment for Akadeum, following the recent […]

ThinkCyte, a life science company pioneering advanced AI-powered cell analysis and sorting technologies, today announced the pre-commercial launch of MorphoScan Cloud, its new cloud-based platform designed for flexible data access, faster processing, and advanced AI–driven analysis. The launch coincides with the 38th Annual Congress of the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry (CYTO 2025), […]

Japan — Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony), SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. (SCREEN), and VitroVo Inc. (VitroVo) today announced that they have jointly developed and will offer on a trial basis a microelectrode array (MEA) system powered by high-density CMOS-MEA*1 equipped with approximately 237,000 electrodes. Combining Sony’s advanced sensing devices, SCREEN Group’s cellular electrical activity measurement technology, […]

HOLLISTON, Mass. — Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of John Duke to its board of directors, effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Duke will also serve on the audit and nominating and governance committees. The Company also announced that Katherine Eade has been named Lead Independent Director of the Company’s […]

Vancouver, British Columbia and Cambridge, United Kingdom – STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cellular Highways Ltd from TTP Group Ltd. Cellular Highways is a biotechnology company based near Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in advanced cell sorting technologies with applications in cell and gene therapy, drug discovery, and […]

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific becomes FUJIFILM Biosciences, providing a full spectrum of life sciences solutions built from a 55-year history as a cell culture pioneer. FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will be known as FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, serving global partners seeking CDMO services from preclinical to commercialization across a range of scales for biologics, advanced therapies and vaccines. Enhanced […]

CAMBRIDGE, UK – Lightcast, a pioneering life science tools company, today announced the appointment of Philip Binns as chairman of its board of directors, effective May 1, 2025. With this appointment, the Lightcast board includes one investor director each from Arch Ventures, Illumina Ventures, M-Ventures, and Longwall Ventures; two independent directors, Kevin Knopp, CEO of 908 […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Vizgen, Inc., a life sciences company advancing spatial multi-omics, today announced a strategic partnership with Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., a global leader in optical imaging technology. This collaboration integrates Hamamatsu’s MoxiePlex™ multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) imaging system with Vizgen’s pathology-grade reagent and assay portfolio, delivering a seamless end-to-end solution designed to bring multiplexed biomarker detection […]

Improved Sample Throughput, Automation Capabilities and Updated Hardware Design FREMONT, Calif. — In a move that underscores its dedication to shaping the future of cell analysis, Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB) today announced the launch of the Cytek Aurora™ Evo system, a new full spectrum flow cytometer that improves on its flagship Cytek Aurora system. First […]