Laboratory network standardizes on common NGS platform to efficiently profile patient samples across multiple cancer centers CARLSBAD, Calif. — At risk cancer patients across Canada may now be able to have their tumors molecularly profiled using next-generation sequencing (NGS) as part of a national effort to expedite enrollments in clinical trials. Led by Exactis Innovation, a non-profit organization […]

Lincoln, Nebraska: LI-COR Biosciences is pleased to announce that Bargal Analytical Instruments is appointed to distribute LI-COR Biotechnology Products in Israel effective May 1, 2018. “Bargal is well known for its dedication to excellent service and support. They share LI-COR’s commitment to helping customers find the right solutions to each unique research challenge,” says Alisa Murray, […]

Expanded Technology Access Program Responds to Interest from Leading Biopharmaceutical Companies and Lab Service Providers  SEATTLE — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced commercial partnerships with five leading Contract Research Organizations (CROs) that expand access to NanoString’s Digital Spatial Profiling (DSP) technology. NanoString has entered […]

AMSBIO has introduced a new range of over 400 Isogenic cell lines that provide a reliable and efficient alternative to traditional human disease models. Isogenic cell lines can be used to model any disease with a genetic foundation. Cancer is one such disease for which isogenic human disease cell line models have been widely used. […]

Researchers are increasingly choosing Quanterix’ ultra-sensitive technology to power advancements in neurology LEXINGTON, Mass.– Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ:QTRX), a company digitizing biomarker analysis with the goal of advancing the science of precision health, today announced it has surpassed an important milestone that its technology has been highlighted in more than 100 third-party, peer-reviewed publications in neurology. Driven by […]

DARMSTADT, GERMANY Highly sensitive optical system based on patented technology unique to Merck’s Amnis® flow cytometers Configurable, 7-laser capacity to meet researchers’ evolving needs Laser upgrades quickly performed in lab with no downtime Merck, a leading science and technology company, today launched its new CellStream™ benchtop flow cytometry system, a compact, customizable flow cytometer that uses […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Bio-Techne, a family of brands providing a unique portfolio of products and services for basic and clinical research, has a leading role supporting autophagy research. Autophagy (or “self-eating”) is an important basic cellular process by which cell components are degraded by lysosomes or vacuoles and recycled. Autophagy plays a crucial role in human […]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, today announced a $45 million joint funding agreement between the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to help the company build a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility. The funding agreement will accelerate the Vancouver company’s rapidly scaling business of providing cutting-edge reagents and tools to support life science […]

PLEASANTON, CA.—10x Genomics, a company focused on accelerating genomic discovery, today announced that it had raised $125 million in funding. The funding included a $50 million Series D financing. It was led by Meritech Capital Partners and included new investor Wells Fargo Strategic Capital along with current investors Paladin Capital, Fidelity and the SoftBank Group. […]

First Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization to Install Carterra’s Next Generation Label-Free Biosensor to Support Antibody Discovery Services Business Salt Lake City, Utah and South San Francisco, California. Carterra™ Inc., a provider of innovative drug discovery technology, and LakePharma a leading biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced today that LakePharma has purchased a Carterra […]