mergers & acquisitions

Of the 28 companies in the index, 18 firms saw their stock prices increase, while 10 firms' share prices decreased. 

By combining with ArcherDX, Invitae will gain tumor profiling and liquid biopsy technologies for predicting and monitoring therapeutic response.

Lexent Bio's monitoring platform is in development and based on low-pass whole-genome sequencing and DNA methylation analysis.

Private equity firms KKR and Ampersand Capital have reportedly proposed acquiring Oxford Immunotec for around $15 per share in cash.

Finland-based Medix Biochemica said the acquisition of US-based EastCoast Bio broadens its antibody and antigen offering in several diagnostic areas.

UrSure is developing and commercializing products that measure adherence to HIV medications, including pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP.

Roche said the acquisition is expected to advance development of its nanopore sequencer by providing access to Stratos' Sequencing by Expansion chemistry.

The two organizations announced a partnership earlier this year to manufacture and process Curative's oral fluid-based SARS-CoV-2 test.