Sample Preparation
News on DNA library prep, labeling, extraction, automation, protein purification & enrichment in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Opentrons Labworks, Zymo Research Partner on Microbiome Analysis Tech
The companies aim to automate Zymo's microbiome and metagenome analysis chemistries on Opentrons' newly launched liquid handling platform.
MGI Tech Partners With Sweden's Xpress Genomics on Single-Cell RNA-seq Tech Development
MGI has licensed single-cell RNA-seq techniques that cover the full length of a transcript from Xpress Genomics.
Using Arima's technology, NYU researchers were able to identify a novel rearrangement in the PDL-1 gene in a pediatric brain tumor, which led to treatment with immunotherapy.
Transformative Biotech Acquires Summit Biolabs' Direct-to-PCR Technologies
The technology was used during the COVID-19 pandemic to save an estimated 75 percent on lab expenses compared to extraction-based methods.
10x Genomics Wins Permanent Injunction to Prevent NanoString CosMx Sales in Germany
NanoString said it disagrees with the German court and plans to appeal the decision. Moreover, it is trying to have the patent invalidated by the German Federal Patent Court.