SEATTLE and TOKYO — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, and Riken Genesis, a subsidiary of Sysmex Corporation (TOKYO, 6869), today announced that they have entered into a partnership to  introduce nCounter-based diagnostic assays in Japan. Under this agreement, NanoString and Riken Genesis will collaborate to register, obtain reimbursement and […]

Emeryville, Calif. – Berkeley Lights, Inc. (BLI), a company dedicated to bringing to market transformational platforms for biopharmaceutical processes, announced today that it has entered into a research collaboration and license agreement with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) focused on optimizing BLI’s proprietary BeaconTMOptofluidic platform with the goal of helping to accelerate Pfizer’s monoclonal antibody (mAb) […]

Founded in 1999,and with the vision of using genomics to benefit mankind,BGI has since become the largest genomic organization in the world. With the rapid development of genetic testing, BGI,  the industry pioneer, is willing to work together with innovators around the world to unlock the power of genome,by building an open biological research, transformation and […]

SAN DIEGO — Maravai LifeSciences (“Maravai”), a leader in providing specialty reagents to researchers, biotherapeutics manufacturers and OEM partners worldwide, today announced the acquisition of Sterling, VA based Glen Research Corporation (“Glen Research”). Founded in 1987, Glen Research is a recognized leader in providing a wide range of reagents used in the synthesis of DNA and RNA.  Since its earliest […]

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), the UK’s technology innovation provider for process manufacturing, today announced a collaboration to develop a novel analytical platform to improve the rapid analysis of the glycosylation profiles of biotherapeutics. This is a critical quality attribute which is important for the efficacy and safety of these molecules. The consortium brings […]

Nan Fung Life Sciences and Madryn Asset Management join iCarbonX in investing to accelerate SomaLogic’s unique precision health insights delivery business Boulder, CO – SomaLogic announced today that it has capped its $200 million funding round, anchored by iCarbonX with substantial investments from Nan Fung Life Sciences and Madryn Asset Management. The successful round will accelerate SomaLogic’s […]

Investment led by Foresite Capital with strategic investment by Microsoft will support expansion in translational informatics, clinical trials, and broadened use of biomedical data MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–DNAnexus, Inc., the global leader in biomedical informatics and data management, today announced closing a $58 million financing led by new investor Foresite Capital with strategic investment from Microsoft […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) announced today that it has acquired all of the stock of Atlanta Biologicals, Inc. and its affiliated company, Scientific Ventures, Inc.. The transaction is financed through available cash on hand. Charles R. Kummeth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bio-Techne, commented, “Atlanta Biologicals is a great fit with the Bio-Techne […]

Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its GeneSys software has been upgraded to include QuickQuant, a new feature for rapid band quantification analysis on blots or gels. This software, available to download free of charge to existing users of specified Syngene imaging systems, saves scientists time by […]