Combining IDT’s high-quality NGS products with Swift’s broad portfolio of library preparation and enrichment products will be transformative for enabling scientists to conduct research more efficiently CORALVILLE, Iowa – Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a leading comprehensive genomics solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of Swift Biosciences, a pioneer in the development of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation […]

London, UK – PCR Biosystems, the UK-based specialists in DNA and RNA analysis, have launched a range of IsoFast™ Bst Polymerase reagents for rapid, robust and sensitive DNA and RNA amplification. Through its nucleic acid strand displacement capabilities, Bst polymerase eliminates the need for the high temperature denaturation step associated with traditional Taq enzymes. This enables […]

Environmental managers, researchers and citizen scientists gain access to innovative environmental DNA sampling equipment with announcement of EnviroDNA and Smith-Root partnership. EnviroDNA provides leading solutions for innovative DNA-based wildlife surveys and biodiversity monitoring. The team of scientists detect wildlife by finding traces of their DNA left behind in environmental samples such as water from rivers and wetlands. […]

Nobel prize winning CRISPR technology to be applied in development of genetically engineered cell and animal models DUBLIN, Ireland & Tokushima, Japan: ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, and Setsuro Tech, a biotechnology start-up using genome-editing techniques to develop and supply […]

– Paul Marr appointed as chief commercial officer – John J. Sperzel joins Board of Directors Ontera, Inc., the leader in silicon-based nanopore sensing and diagnostics, today announced the appointments of Paul Marr, experienced diagnostics sales executive, as Chief Commercial Officer and John J. Sperzel, President and Chief Executive Officer at T2 Biosystems, to the […]

New synthetic genomes of the UK and South Africa variants will accelerate discovery and development for vaccines and therapeutics San Diego — Codex DNA, Inc., today announced the release of the world’s first full-length synthetic genomes for two emerging variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The new genomes include the B.1.1.7 variant that initially emerged in […]

SEATTLE — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTG), a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research, today announced the appointment of two new board members, Dr. Dana Rollison and Janet George, effective March 8, 2021. “I’m thrilled to welcome Dana and Janet to the team. Our new board members bring valuable expertise, […]

City to Change Street Name to ‘Genomics Place’ PLEASANTON, Calif. — 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG) today announced expansion plans to support the company’s continued growth in Pleasanton across two properties. Along with the leasing of a second building in the same complex as its current headquarters, 10x has acquired the site of the former […]

AG Scientific, Inc. is thrilled to announce their recent acquisition by RPI. Effective immediately AG Scientific, Inc. will continue operations as AG Scientific Holdings, LLC — a subsidiary of RPI. AG Scientific has agreed to be acquired for an undisclosed amount. SAN DIEGO — AG Scientific, Inc. is thrilled to announce their recent acquisition by RPI. For over […]

LOS ANGELES — Calibre Scientific is pleased to announce the acquisition of HUBERLAB, a premier supplier of diversified products to laboratories in Switzerland. HUBERLAB establishes an important distribution hub for Calibre Scientific, joining BIOZOL and Dianova to expand Calibre Scientific’s representation in the DACH region. HUBERLAB, headquartered in Aesch, Switzerland, is a leading supplier of […]