SAN DIEGO —  Illumina, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ILMN) NextSeq™ 550Dx platform and associated reagent kits received medical device registration in Russia, as have reagents for the MiSeq™Dx which was approved previously as a medical device. Both of these in vitro diagnostic (IVD)-ready solutions are available to customers and third-party developers to create diagnostic solutions using the technology. […]

Swift Biosciences, pioneers in the development of DNA and RNA library preparation kits for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and SPT Labtech, providers of liquid handling solutions announce a collaboration to leverage Swift’s efficient NGS library preparation kits on SPT Labtech’s highly efficient mosquito® genomics and dragonfly® discovery. The partnership will expand the portfolio of library prep […]

Proof of concept for automated Fire Monkey High Molecular Weight (HMW) DNA extraction/size selection process in multi-well filter plate format validated by sequencing Hands-free automated protocol on a bespoke Tecan Fluent 780 robotic liquid handler integrated with a Rotanda 460 robotic centrifuge Extraction produces library-ready homogenous, long-length DNA (average 106kb) for short- and long-read DNA […]

Scaling up R&D, manufacturing and commercial capabilities in Shanghai and Hangzhou Investing in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support research, diagnostic and clinical applications Cambridge, UK – Today Abcam (AIM:ABC; NASDAQ:ABCM), a global innovator in life science reagents and tools, announced the expansion of its footprint in China with the opening of new custom-built facilities in Hangzhou and […]

MINNEAPOLIS and AUSTIN, Texas — Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH), a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Asuragen, Inc. for initial consideration of $215 million in cash plus contingent consideration of up to $105 million upon […]

License to Nobel prize winning CRISPR technology supports internal research and development DUBLIN, Ireland, 03 March 2021: ERS Genomics Limited, which was formed to provide broad access to foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property today announced the signing of a license agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Otsuka). The license grants Otsuka access to CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology […]

Dr. David Ledbetter, Dr. Neil Martin and Chris Mattmann bring deep experience in healthcare and artificial intelligence to help Seven Bridges use biomedical data to improve health outcomes BOSTON – Seven Bridges, the industry-leading bioinformatics ecosystem provider, today announced the formation of its strategic advisory board tasked with advising Seven Bridges leadership team in its mission […]

An experienced leader in corporate development and operations steps into new role at growing start-up SAN DIEGO- November 20, 2020- Omniome, Inc., developer of an innovative DNA sequencing platform capable of delivering unsurpassed sequencing accuracy, announces the promotion of Kelly Perez to Chief Operating Officer. Kelly, who has been Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations […]

Strategic collaboration combines germline genetic testing, next-generation tumor sequencing and world-class testing capabilities to elevate global precision oncology care SALT LAKE CITY — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced a new strategic precision oncology collaboration with Intermountain Precision Genomics, a service of Intermountain Healthcare. This collaboration […]

Mobile platform intended to produce >1,000s of ready-to-use doses at the site of need in under 3 days Project leverages GE’s expertise regarding synthetic method for producing industrial amounts of DNA GE’s DNA-based approach could be compatible with new, recently approved RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines NISKAYUNA, NY – March 2, 2021 – Aiming to enable vaccine production […]