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 […]

Osaka, Japan and Utrecht, the Netherlands In a world with COVID-19 travel restrictions, MILabs has remotely completed the installation of a new E-Class VECTor6 system at the Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka, Japan. With the help of a local technician, this top-of-the-line multimodality PET/SPECT/CT system was put into operation by remote control from MILabs’ […]

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 […]

New MaxSignalTM HTS Nitrofurans and Chloramphenicol ELISA Kits combined with automation platform brings streamlined sample prep, faster testing and < 0.1ppb result sensitivity   WHAT:      PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the introduction of its MaxSignalTM HTS Nitrofurans and Chloramphenicol ELISA Kits, Which will help food safety, quality and aquaculture labs simultaneously and […]

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 […]

Merck today unveiled the Bio4C™ Software Suite, creating a first-of-its-kind ecosystem that combines process control, analytics and plant-level automation. Bio4C™ Software Suite, a first-of-its-kind digital ecosystem, combines process control, analytics and plant-level automation  New data visualization and analysis software enables real-time manufacturing intelligence  Saves biopharma manufacturers time and money Merck, a leading science and technology company, […]

Strasbourg, France – ProteoGenix, a global leader in antibody production, is pleased to announce the first Human Immune COVID-19 library for the fast discovery of potent antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. “Highly sensitive and specific antibodies are critical for the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and prophylactics to fight against COVID-19,” says Philippe Funfrock, Co-founder and President of ProteoGenix. “The […]

OncoSpan range expanded to include FFPE and cfDNA formats to mimic solid tumors and liquid biopsy samples, respectively Cell-line derived reference standards offer an unlimited and reproducible resource to help ensure consistency during diagnostic assay workflows Cambridge, UK: Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE: HZD) (“Horizon”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a global leader in the application […]

Today Genovis acquired all shares in the privately held company QED Bioscience Inc. (QED), based in San Diego, California, USA. Genovis is paying about SEK 20 million in cash for the acquisition, including transaction costs. With a broadened product selection and a larger market, the company believes that after the acquisition it will be well-positioned […]