Novel updates designed to yield better scientific outcomes and ease of use WHAT: PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced three new research use only (RUO) library preparation kits: NEXTFLEX® Small RNA-Seq Kit v4, NEXTFLEX® Rapid XP V2 DNA-Seq Kit and PG-Seq™ Rapid Kit v2. HOW: The NEXTFLEX Small RNA-Seq Kit v4 delivers gel-free library […]

Priced as low as $300 per reaction, the T2 and T20 kits enable any researcher to immediately access the power of single-cell transcriptomics with no capital investment WATERTOWN, Mass. — Fluent BioSciences, a biotechnology company focused on making single-cell analysis simple and accessible to every researcher, announced the launch of two new breakthrough products for 3′ single-cell […]

Caption: firefly®, an innovative liquid handling platform for next-generation sequencing library preparation. EQT Private Equity to acquire SPT Labtech, a manufacturer and designer of automated instruments and consumables for life science research with a focus on liquid handling, sample management and Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (“Cryo-EM”) sample preparation technologies SPT Labtech’s products support cutting-edge life sciences research, […]

Deal will fuel continued growth at U.K.-based, sample-management software company, which improves research processes for critical biotech, pharmaceutical and academic organizations BOSTON — Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, announced a significant, majority investment in Titian Software Ltd., a U.K. company that develops innovative sample-management software and related services for life-sciences laboratories. Specific terms […]

Jena – Analytik Jena presents a further development in their APU 28 series for automated AOX sample preparation (AOX – Adsorbable Organic Halides) with the APU 28 connect. The various APU 28 connect models are capable of enriching 28 different samples sequentially or in parallel using the AOX column method, halving preparation time for laboratories. […]

BEVERLY, Mass. – seqWell, a global provider of genomic library workflow solutions including the plexWell™ next-generation sequencing (NGS) multiplexing technology, today announced the appointment of Dr Amy Liao to its Board. Amy joins the current Board of Directors, led by Chairman Paul McEwan. The appointment supports the commercial development of the Company’s existing and future products, following its recent $7M Series […]

SAN DIEGO — Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced Joydeep Goswami, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, will also serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while the company conducts a search for a permanent CFO. Sam Samad will be departing Illumina on July 8, 2022, after serving […]

Automated UHMW DNA extraction can consistently yield ultra-long DNA of outstanding quality and at increased throughput without user intervention SAN DIEGO — Hamilton and Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO) today announced the collaborative development of the Long String VANTAGE for the isolation of Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) DNA for use in optical genome mapping […]

— Twist MRD Rapid 500 Panel Enables Customers to Implement Fully Customizable Panels for $50 per Sample — – Targets up to 500 Genomic Regions, Enables Unmatched Response Time – – MRD Testing Applications Include Cancer Therapy Response Monitoring and Disease Surveillance – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to […]

CORALVILLE, Iowa & INDIANAPOLIS — Leveraging the power of forward-thinking automation technologies to drive genomics research forward, Integrated DNA Technologies entered into an agreement with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences to distribute its Biomek NGeniuS Next Generation Sequencing Library Prep System, a purpose-built liquid handler for next generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation. Leveraging the power of forward-thinking automation […]