New product offers complete genome coverage and high accuracy for Denovo assembling reference level genomes at a much lower cost to accelerate agricultural research NESS ZIONA, Israel & SAN DIEGO–NRGene, a worldwide leader in genomic analysis for research and agricultural breeding, announced today the launch of DeNovoMAX – a new product that aims to empower breeding […]

Experienced Team to Bring Portfolio of Breakthrough RNA Solutions to Agriculture MEDFORD, Mass. — GreenLight Biosciences, Inc., the bio-performance company developing RNA-based solutions for agriculture and pharmaceutical applications, announced several new hires to augment its plant science R&D team: David Culley, head of fungicide innovation; Brian Manley, head of field development; Laurent Mézin, head of regulatory; Ken Narva, head of […]

Madison, WI USA. Oncology researchers and clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of Microsatellite Instability (MSI) have a new resource that gathers a wealth of information in one place, including the importance of MSI as a biomarker and methods of detection. Promega Corporation launched its MSI educational website Promega.com/MSIweb this week ahead of this weekend’s 2019 American […]

Program Extends Ability of CAP CLIA Labs to Develop a Tumor Inflammation Signature Assay to Support Translational Research by Biopharmaceutical Companies SEATTLE — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a leading provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced commercial partnerships with three Contract Research Organizations (CROs), including Covance, NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc., and Navigate BioPharma […]

BGI Americas Opens Mass Spectrometry Center in California Mass spec services for proteomics research and biologic drug characterization complement BGI genomics services   San Jose, Calif. – BGI Americas, a leading genomic services company, announced today at the American Society of Mass Spectrometry conference (ASMS) that it has opened a state-of-the-art Mass Spectrometry Center at […]

Auckland, NZ. New Zealand-based developer Ubiquitome will be exhibiting at the 2019 BIO International Conventionin Philadelphia from 3 – 6 June. This event attracts 16,000+ attendees from over 7,000 businesses worldwide, including the leading biotech and pharma companies. The Convention celebrates globally important innovations in biotech that start with ‘one’: one meeting, one theory, one trial, one breakthrough. […]

IDT’s new CRISPR Cas12a (Cpf1) Ultra enzyme can target new sites within the genome and with greater efficiency  CORALVILLE, IA – As an advocate for the needs of researchers working at the forefronts of genomic research, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) releases its latest CRISPR enzyme Alt-R® Cas12a (Cpf1) Ultra. Cas12a Ultra is a powerful addition to IDT’s Alt-R CRISPR enzyme arsenal – its […]

Forensic Authentication of Cotton in Fiber, Yarn, Fabric and Finished Goods STONY BROOK, N.Y. Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“Applied DNA,” “the Company,” NASDAQ: APDN), today announced that it has closed the loop on traceability for Egyptian Pima using DNA-based genotyping assays for cotton authentication. These assays have been used to verify fiber and will be extended to […]

The first commercially available targeted NGS assay that enables simultaneous detection of somatic variants across 53 solid tumor genes using a highly efficient microfluidic library prep workflow SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM), an innovative biotechnology tools provider with a vision to improve life through comprehensive health insight, today introduced the Advanta™ Solid Tumor NGS […]

Introducing the most comprehensive commercially available NGS assay for detecting gene fusions in cancer using an automated nanoscale library prep workflow SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM), an innovative biotechnology tools provider with a vision to improve life through comprehensive health insight, today introduced the Advanta™ RNA Fusions NGS Library Prep Assay for detection of over 380 […]