Sample Prep
News on DNA library prep, labeling, extraction, automation, protein purification & enrichment in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Akadeum Life Sciences Raises $17.5M in Series B Round
Akadeum will use the funding to further global commercialization of its microbubble-based separation platform and to develop more business capabilities.
Twist Bioscience, Centogene Partner on NGS-Based Rare Disease Genetic Testing
The partners will design multiple assay kits in an attempt to make genetic testing for rare diseases more accessible to patients.
Mawi DNA Technologies Inks Japanese Distribution Deal With Fujifilm
The deal covers Mawi's line of iSWABÂ biosample collection products including one for SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing.
BiCo to Aquire QInstruments for $71M
QInstruments will join BiCo's bioautomation business, improving workflows for BiCo subsidiaries and customers.
Developed by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the method could reduce the cost of sample prep by a factor of eight.