ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Swift Biosciences, Inc., a leader in commercialization of DNA and RNA library preparation kits for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), announced the release of its Swift Amplicon SARS-CoV-2 Research Panel. Targeting the full viral genome in a single reaction with a rapid 2-hour workflow, Swift’s assay meets research and surveillance needs for standard samples […]
London, UK – The UK genomic tools developer, RevoluGen Ltd., has appointed Sir John Chisholm as non-executive Chairman. Sir John was most recently Executive Chairman of Genomics England in which role he oversaw the world leading 100,000 Genome Project, which led to the UK being the first country to introduce Genomic Medicine into its health system. […]
SAN DIEGO — Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced the appointment of Alex Aravanis as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Aravanis will be responsible for leading Illumina’s research and technology development functions and the innovation engine for next-generation sequencing platforms and applications, accelerating technology breakthroughs and translation to the clinic. Dr. Aravanis will join Illumina in early […]
Collaboration focuses on developing multiplexed gene editing approaches using single-cell nano-manipulation technology that maintains cell viability and fitness. Boston & Zurich Today, the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Cytosurge AG, a company manufacturing unique high-precision nanotechnology instruments, announced that they will collaboratively investigate CRISPR-based approaches to more effectively introduce multiple edits into the […]
NORCROSS, Ga.,– Omega Bio-tek announces collaboration with Ipsum Diagnostics in the fight against COVID-19. Omega Bio-tek will supply its Mag-Bind Viral DNA/RNA 96 Kit as a vital element in Ipsum Diagnostics’ approved RT-PCR-based SARS-CoV-2 assay. The US Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Ipsum Diagnostics for RT-PCR-based SARS-CoV-2 testing on April […]
Automated Workflow Optimized for Quality, Quantity, Speed, Simplicity, and Protection Reno, Nevada – Hamilton Company and Zymo Research Corporation today announced that the MagEx STARlet assay ready workstation is now available pre-scripted with the Quick-DNA/RNA™ Viral MagBead Kit protocol to extract pure DNA/RNA from the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. The jointly developed automated solution offers significant advantages compared to […]
Vienna, Austria – Lexogen GmbH, a Vienna based Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and transcriptomics company, receives funding from the Austria Research Promotion Agency (FFG) for the development of a novel SARS-CoV-2 test method for mass screening. The company has already developed and commercialized multiple methods for high throughput RNA analysis and will base the test on its QuantSeq-Flex Targeted […]
SAN DIEGO– Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) is pleased to announce that the African Union Commission, on behalf of the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is receiving a $1.4 million donation of our sequencing systems and related consumables intended to expand SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capabilities and capacity in ten African countries, including the Democratic […]
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA & ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. Illumina, Inc. has donated sequencing systems and related consumables to the African Union Commission through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capabilities and capacity in 10 African countries. The cargo arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last week and the equipment is being […]
IPSWICH, Mass. — New England Biolabs (NEB®) today announced a transition to a 100% recyclable alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS) for shipment of most of its products. The new packaging was developed by TemperPack, a U.S. company that focuses on providing sustainable solutions for cold chain shipping. While fully recyclable, this new packaging maintains the proper shipping […]
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