New BMC Genomics publication validates novel TruDrop approach developed in collaboration with scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and RootPath Genomics WATERTOWN, Mass. – 1CellBio, Inc., announced today a new dual indexed library design capability that improves costs, throughput and data quality for its inDrop™ single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) System. The TruDrop capability was developed in collaboration […]

Reduces genomic data storage and transfer costs associated with the data deluge In 2019, the volume of genomic data generated by Illumina’s global installed base of more than 15,000 sequencing systems increased more than 50 percent year-over-year, to 150 petabases. That is the equivalent of 500 years of continuous video recordings in high definition. This […]

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Thermo Fisher Scientific and First Genetics JCS, a manufacturer of diagnostic equipment and IVD kits intended to advance molecular genetic technologies into clinical practice, today announced a strategic partnership focused on commercializing next-generation sequencing (NGS)–based diagnostics in Russia. The agreement enables First Genetics to market its F-Genetics NGS System and IVD assays to Russian labs for […]

Maennedorf, Switzerland – Tecan is excited to announce an agreement with Thomas Scientific, a distributor of laboratory solutions and equipment, to support the sales of Tecan’s detection instruments and consumables portfolio in the US. This collaboration will allow Tecan to expand its presence for these product lines and reach a wider customer base across the […]

Bionano’s new Bionano Prep™ SP Tissue and Tumor Kit enables routine analysis of cancer biopsies and animal tissue expanding its addressable market to include solid tumors and model genomes commonly studied in pharmaceutical research and development SAN DIEGO — Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO), today announced that it has launched the new Bionano PrepTM SP […]

— Multiplexed Target Enrichment Panel Sequences the Entire Viral Genome for High Coverage of Target Regions, Better Accuracy and Mutation Tracking — CleanPlex® Technology Produces High Quality Sequence-Ready Libraries with Excellent Sensitivity in Just 5.5 Hours Using an Efficient Workflow and Reducing Sequencing Costs by 99% — Paragon Genomics Is Developing New Barcoding Method Enabling […]

Whole-genome sequencing offers the ability to reduce pediatric diagnostic odysseys which cost at least $14 billion annually in the U.S. SAN DIEGO — Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) is bringing turn-key data analysis solutions to accelerate and facilitate the adoption of whole-genome sequencing with the launch of the TruSight™ Software Suite. TruSight Software delivers ready-made infrastructure to realize […]

Agreement aims to expedite local biomarker testing of NSCLC patients eligible for entrectinib in Japan CARLSBAD, Calif. — Thermo Fisher Scientific has signed a companion diagnostic (CDx) agreement with Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a member of the Roche Group, and has applied to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to expand the use of the Oncomine Dx […]

UPPER HEYFORD, England and BURLINGAME, California — 2BScientific, Ltd, leading distributor of reagents to the European research market, and Vector Laboratories, Inc., a Maravai LifeSciences company and pioneer in the development and manufacture of reagents for immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, glycobiology and bioconjugation, announced today that they have established an innovative model for the supply of Vector Laboratories products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. […]

The research use only kit can be used as a simple alternative to RT-qPCR for SARS-CoV-2 analysis IPSWICH, MA: New England Biolabs® (NEB®) today announced the launch of the SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Colorimetric LAMP Assay Kit, a Research Use Only (RUO) product that can be used for the detection of novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The kit serves as […]