diagnostic software
With recent response data galvanizing oncologists to expand access to anti-HER2 treatment, digital pathology firm Paige is ramping up efforts to create a companion test.
GenomSys Gets CE Mark for MPEG-G Codec Genomic Data Processing Software Suite
The Swiss bioinformatics startup said that the MPEG-G compression standard can shrink whole-genome files to less than 25 percent the size of legacy formats.
Invitae Acquiring Genosity for $200M; Investment Group Provides Firm $1.15B in Senior Notes
Invitae expects that Genosity's software and data management platform will allow it to quickly advance several oncology tests in development.
Startup Angstrom Bio Plans Saliva-Based COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test on Nanopore Sequencing Platform
Angstrom Bio is developing a rapid, scalable coronavirus test that uses nanopore sequencing to detect barcoded PCR products.
Leica Biosystems, Sectra Collaborate on Digital Pathology Solution
The companies will develop an integrated clinical pathology solution with plans to submit a 510(k) application to the US Food and Drug Administration.