Extended validation scope means more streamlined rapid pathogen testing for food-testing laboratories BASINGSTOKE, England — Thermo Scientific SureTect PCR Assays are now validated to run on the Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler and Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Food Safety System, which means a streamlined workflow that requires fewer touchpoints. Laboratories can now work more efficiently and release products […]

A comprehensive solution for cell lysis, RNA removal and purification of intact genomic DNA from a wide variety of biological samples, including, but not limited to, cultured cells, blood and mammalian tissues. Ipswich, MA, USA — New England Biolabs® (NEB®) today announced the release of its Monarch Genomic DNA Purification Kit. The kit offers extremely […]

SAN DIEGO–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that it has filed another patent infringement suit against one of BGI Group’s subsidiaries, BGI Europe A/S. Illumina filed suit in the Maritime & Commercial High Court of Denmark. “As we have previously stated, Illumina will continue to vigorously protect our patented technology and file patent suits where appropriate when our […]

SHENZHEN, China — BGI Genomics and digital health start-up, Pryzm Health (Pryzm), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for collaboration to advance precision public health in Australia. With their complementary expertise and technology, BGI Genomics and Pryzm will develop foundational capabilities to drive equitable access to precision medicine approaches across the health system. This movement, termed precision public health, will […]

Andrew Alliance and Arcis Biotechnology today announce a co-marketing relationship for deploying protocols that automate sample preparation for nucleic acid analysis on Andrew Alliance platforms. Under the terms of the agreement, Andrew Alliance and Arcis will promote the use of Arcis reagents for DNA and RNA preparation in conjunction with Andrew Alliance platforms such as […]

Cold Spring Harbor, NY – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has received a USD $5 million donation from BGI Group, the global genomics leader headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The gift establishes and preserves the BGI Nobel Laureates Archives, comprising all of the current and future personal collections of Nobel laureates. The BGI Nobel Laureates Archives […]

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Unchained Labs, the life sciences company that’s all about getting biologics researchers the right tool for the job, today announced it has closed a $50 million debt facility from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) to further support its working capital growth, along with adding dry powder for future acquisitions. The agreement allows the company to retire its […]

On May 9, 2019, MGI disclosed that its first round of fundraising exceeded US$200 million, the largest amount of capital raised in the genetic field in China in 2018. Investors included well-known institutions such as CITIC, Jinshi Capital, Songhe Capital and Dongzheng Capital. MGI Highlights Rapid Progress in Transforming Industry In recent years, the gene […]

Launch of Custom NGS Adapters and portfolio expansion delivers unprecedented flexibility and ease-of-use CORALVILLE, IA – Demonstrating its advocacy for genomics research, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)announces a significant expansion to its NGS portfolio. The company is excited to launch a unique Custom NGS Adaptersoffering, becoming the only genomics provider to provide an easy and flexible customized adapter […]

Genome Diagnostics B.V. (“GenDx”) announced today that Ampersand Capital Partners has completed a minority, growth equity investment in the company. Wietse Mulder, PhD., remains the majority shareholder and CEO of GenDx. The partnership between Ampersand and GenDx aims to foster sustainable growth, both organically and through M&A activities in the molecular diagnostic products and services […]