Recognizing innovation and excellence in the life science industry SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced today that it has received two Life Science Industry Awards (LSIA) for ‘Most Innovative New Products in 2019’ from BioInformatics Inc. Since 2002, the LSIA have recognized manufacturers of the ‘tools of science’ that help advance biological research and […]

KKR, a leading global investment firm, announces today it has agreed to sell LGC, a global leader in the Life Science Tools sector, to a consortium led by Cinven and Astorg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. LGC provides a comprehensive range of measurement tools, proficiency testing schemes, supply chain assurance standards and […]

A consortium jointly led by Astorg and Cinven today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire LGC, a global leader in the Life Sciences Tools sector. LGC provides a comprehensive range of measurement tools, proficiency testing schemes, supply chain assurance standards and specialty genomics reagents underpinned by leading analytical and measurement science capabilities. […]

– Delphine Gény-Stephann, former French Secretary of State, joins Eagle Genomics’ board of directors – A champion of industry and innovation, Delphine is appointed as a non-executive director – Bringing a wealth of experience, she will contribute to Eagle’s strategic decision-making with a focus on expansion into new geographies CAMBRIDGE, England — Eagle Genomics is excited to […]

The new facility will house TriLink BioTechnologies, a Maravai LifeSciences company, and a state-of-the-art biotech manufacturing facility SAN DIEGO — mRNA Day is being celebrated in the City of San Diego following a proclamation in honor of Maravai LifeSciences and the grand opening of its new headquarters in the City. A leader in providing reagents to researchers, biotherapeutics manufacturers […]

Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer for Human Identification brings trusted technology and validated workflow to forensic DNA laboratories SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Forensic scientists now have access to the Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer for Human Identification, an affordable and easy-to-use capillary electrophoresis (CE) platform that is able obtain gold-standard quality STR-based DNA profiles without compromising […]

The GenapSys Sequencer is exceptionally accurate and 100x smaller and more affordable than current high-throughput sequencers and will significantly expand access to genetic health insights Redwood City, CA — GenapSys Inc. announced today that it has completed a $90 million funding round, led by Foresite Capital to commercialize the smallest and most affordable highly accurate […]

WHITEFISH, Mont. — xD Bio Inc., a privately held, Montana-based company announced today that the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded the company $149,959 over 6 months for the first phase of a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. The award supports researchers at xD Bio and collaborators at […]

The technology allows for mammalian transfection-ready DNA constructs to be synthesized, assembled into custom vectors, and amplified in a single day on the BioXp™ Gene Builder, eliminating the need to clone and copy DNA in E. coli. SAN DIEGO–SGI-DNA announces the launch of Gibson Assembly® RapidAMP™ technology—a novel approach that allows for cell-free synthesis and amplification of […]

HTG EdgeSeq Reveal software version 2.0.0 streamlines data analysis process and enhances user experience TUCSON, Ariz. — HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTGM) (HTG), a life science company whose mission is to advance precision medicine, yesterday announced the release of its HTG EdgeSeq Reveal data analysis software, version 2.0.0. HTG EdgeSeq Reveal is a powerful software […]