Automated Fire Monkey HMW-DNA Extraction Validated on Tecan Robot Supports Rapid Growth in Multiplexed DNA Sequencing

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Proof of concept for automated Fire Monkey High Molecular Weight (HMW) DNA extraction/size selection process in multi-well filter plate format validated by sequencing Hands-free automated protocol on a bespoke Tecan Fluent 780 robotic liquid handler integrated with a Rotanda 460 robotic centrifuge Extraction produces library-ready homogenous, long-length DNA (average 106kb) for short- and long-read DNA […]

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Twist Bioscience and Watchmaker Genomics Announce Partnership to Drive New Applications of High-throughput Genetic Sequencing

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & BOULDER, Colo. — Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, and Watchmaker Genomics today announced a broad partnership to enable innovative research across a wide range of high throughput sequencing applications including oncology and tumor […]

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Purigen Simplifies Simultaneous Extraction and Purification of DNA and RNA from Challenging FFPE Samples

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Company is showcasing advantages of the automated Ionic® Complete FFPE Purification Kit during the virtual AGBT 2021 meeting Pleasanton, Calif. –  Purigen Biosystems, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation technologies for extracting and purifying nucleic acids from biological samples, today announced the launch of the Ionic® FFPE Complete Purification Kit. Scientists are now able to consistently recover […]

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BioSkryb Announces the Winners of Its Grant Program to Aid Research Using Primary Template-directed Amplification Technology

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DURHAM, N.C. — Today, at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) 2021 General Meeting held virtually, BioSkryb, Inc., a developer of genomic amplification technologies, announced the winners of a research grant program sponsored by the company. The grant program was created to accelerate innovation of single-cell genomic studies using the primary template-directed amplification (PTA) […]

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Miroculus Collaboration Pushes Boundaries of PCR-free WGS: Data to be Presented at AGBT 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO — Miroculus, Inc., a developer of revolutionary tools for personal lab automation today announced new research optimizing an automated PCR-free Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) library prep workflow for very low input human samples. The work done in collaboration with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Purigen Biosystems will be presented at […]

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Miroculus Closes Extension to $45M Series B Financing

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Cota Capital and Section 32 join as investors to support the launch of the Miro Canvas, Miroculus’ first commercial platform. Miroculus, Inc., a developer of revolutionary tools for personal lab automation, today announced the completion of a Series B extension, bringing the total capital raised in the series to $45M. “This round of financing will […]

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Porvair Sciences new Krystal™ Glass Bottom microplate with Schott D 263® M technology provides unmatched performance for whole-plate CCD imaging and laser detection applications. Krystal™ Glass Bottom plates combine the advantageous optical properties of glass, low background and low birefringence, with the versatility of a microplate. Constructed in ultra-pure grade borosilicate glass – the new D 263® M, Krystal™ Glass Bottom microplate is precision manufactured for high optical performance in high resolution microscopy applications. These glass bottom plates offer high optical quality, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low autofluorescence to suit a wide range of samples for accurate and reliable light and fluorescence readings. Due to the high clarity bottom of Schott D 263® M glass, exact positioning of the microplate on microscopes and imaging apparatus can be made with ease. The latest Krystal™ microplate is available in different thicknesses: 50 µm, 175 µm and in addition, a high-performance version D 263® M / 1.5H plate with a thickness tolerance of +/- 5 µm is also available for high sensitivity applications. Precisely manufactured to SBS / ANSI microplate dimensions the affordable Krystal™ Glass Bottom design is fully compatible with all commercially available plate readers, robotic sample processors and automated liquid handling systems. The complete Krystal™ range of glass bottom microplates is available tissue culture treated to optimise cell growth or without surface modification. The Porvair Sciences Krystal™ glass bottom plate range demonstrate higher performance than standard polystyrene plates for fluorescence assays, luminescence detection, scintillation counting and high-resolution microscopy using confocal imaging. For further information on Krystal™ Glass Bottom microplates please visit https://www.microplates.com/krystal-clear-bottom-opaque-sides/ or contact Porvair Sciences Ltd on +44 1978 666222 / +1 800 552 3696 / int.sales@porvairsciences.com Established in 1992, Porvair Sciences is one of the largest global manufacturers of ultra-clean microplates, top quality microplate equipment, and sample preparation technologies for analytical sciences. Throughout North America, Porvair Sciences products are available and locally supported from sister company, JG Finneran Associates Inc., which also designs, manufactures, and distributes a complimentary range of specialist laboratory consumables including vials, filters, microplates, and closures. Porvair Sciences and JG Finneran is a wholly owned subsidiary of Porvair plc. * D 263® M is a registered trademark of SCHOTT Technical Glass Solutions GmbH

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New kits improve upon well-established ARTIC protocols for SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing with optimized reagents and improved uniformity of coverage depth for Illumina® and Oxford Nanopore Technologies® next generation sequencing (NGS) platforms IPSWICH, Mass — New England Biolabs (NEB®) today released three kits based on the ARTIC Network protocols for multiplexed amplicon-based sequencing of viral RNA: NEBNext® ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 […]

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Twist Bioscience Launches Industry-Leading NGS Methylation Detection System for Liquid Biopsy Cancer Analysis and Epigenetic Studies

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— Studying Methylation Patterns Provides Unique Insight into Disease Pathology — — System Improves Accuracy of Results, Allows Capture of Customized Genes of Interest, Operational Efficiency — SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today […]

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10x Genomics Showcases Next Wave of Innovations at First Ever Xperience Event

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Acquires Tetramer Shop; Reveals Details on Upcoming Products PLEASANTON, Calif. — 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG) today detailed a slew of new products and announced the acquisition of Copenhagen-based Tetramer Shop at its inaugural Xperience 2021 event, a showcase with three breakout sessions corresponding to 10x’s three product platforms:  Chromium Single Cell, Visium Spatial, and In […]

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Phase Genomics to Develop Commercial Platform for the Discovery of New Viruses with $1.7 Million Grant

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SEATTLE — Phase Genomics, Inc., the biotech leader providing proximity-ligation solutions for the genomics community, announced today the receipt of a $1.7MM grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This funding will fuel the commercialization of a first-in-class solution for the discovery of DNA viruses, employing a novel reagent kit and […]

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