USPTO issues fifth U.S. CRISPR-Cas9-related patent to University of California, for new methods of modulating DNA transcription BERKELEY, Calif. — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to University of California (UC), University of Vienna, and Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier covering methods of modulating DNA transcription using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. U.S. Patent No. 10,301,651 covers techniques that enable […]

Loop Genomics deploys new sequencing technology and protocols to provide unparalleled insight into microbiome research San Jose, CA – Loop Genomics, the single molecule long-read sequencing company with a hardware free solution, has expanded its kit and services capabilities to provide researchers with new ultra-high resolution Microbiome sequencing solutions using long-reads on Illumina sequencers. The […]

NEWARK, Calif., & QUEBEC CITY–ATUM, a Newark, California-based leader in the development of protein expression technologies, announced today the exclusive licensing of gene-coding algorithm GeneGPS® to optimize protein expression in Nicotiana benthamiana to Medicago, a global leader in the development and production of plant-derived vaccines and therapeutic proteins. The gene design technology was developed using ATUM’s patented gene […]

SAN FRANCISCO–Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced it appointed Nelson C. Chan, former CEO of Magellan, as a Class I director to its board of directors. Mr. Chan brings more than 35 years of experience as both […]

Student-led experiment edits yeast genes to study DNA repair in space  Cambridge, MA – For the first time, astronauts have used CRISPR/Cas9 technology to edit DNA in space. The gene editing technique was deployed on the International Space Station (ISS) to induce targeted breaks in the yeast genome. Molecular changes left behind as yeast repair these breaks […]

SEATTLE & SAN FRANCISCO–Arzeda, the Protein Design Company™, Twist Bioscience Corporation (Nasdaq: TWST), TeselaGen Biotechnology Inc. and Labcyte Inc. have partnered to showcase a state-of-the-art DNA assembly platform, inviting fellow researchers to learn from their experience. The companies plan to host an event at Arzeda’s headquarters in Seattle on Thursday, May 30th where they will […]

BEVERLY, Mass. — Sage Science, a developer of products for improving sample preparation processes in life science applications, today announced the award of $1.8M from the National Human Genome Research Institute. The grant funds a two-year program to develop and commercialize a fully automated platform for its HLS-CATCH targeted DNA sample preparation process. The HLS-CATCH […]

We’d like to announce our attendance at the 67th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry & Allied Topics, from June 2 – 6, 2019. We are particularly excited about launching the 13th generation of our DIA software, Spectronaut, during our breakfast seminar on Tuesday morning. Register now so you don’t miss out on the interesting presentations by Oliver […]

TOKYO – MGI, a subsidiary of global genomics leader BGI Group, announced it will begin marketing a total solution for single cell RNA Sequencing as part of the 10x Genomics’ Compatible Product Partner Program on MGI’s MGISEQ and BGISEQ sequencing platform. The total solution includes the new MGIEasy Universal Library Conversion Kit and 10x Genomics Chromium […]

INDICAL to meet increasing demand for fast, reliable molecular detection tools with Biomeme’s latest PCR software, hardware, and consumables. PHILADELPHIA AND LEIPZIG, GERMANY Biomeme, Inc. and INDICAL BIOSCIENCE announced on Wednesday that they have entered into an exclusive global licensing and research agreement in a joint effort to improve animal health globally. Biomeme has been primarily developing advanced […]