News about genomics analysis tools including next generation sequencing, electrophoresis, PCR, and others
The research use only kit can be used as a simple alternative to RT-qPCR for SARS-CoV-2 analysis IPSWICH, MA (July 6, 2020): New England Biolabs® (NEB®) today announced the launch of the SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Colorimetric LAMP Assay Kit, a Research Use Only (RUO) product that can be used for the detection of novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The... Read more
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) is enhancing its capabilities to analyze and interpret the data produced by its sequencing systems with the acquisition of BlueBee, a cloud-based software company that provides genomics analysis solutions for research and clinical customers. Based in the Netherlands, BlueBee has developed a regulatory compliant, secure cloud platform that simplifies... Read more
Company’s latest FDA EUA solution broadens RT-PCR and serology offerings available in the U.S. WALTHAM, Mass. – June 15, 2020 – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, announced today that EUROIMMUN, a PerkinElmer Company, has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for... Read more
CALIFORNIA COMPANIES WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE NEW EUA COVID-19 TESTS AVAILABLE IRVINE, Calif., (June 11, 2020) — With the support of Zymo Research products, two California-based companies, Fulgent Genetics located in Temple City and Curative Inc. based in Menlo Park, have received Emergency Use Authorizations from the US Food and Drug Administration for their rRT-PCR tests... Read more
Caption: New qPCRBIO Probe 1-Step Virus Detect. Click images to download. London, UK (11 June 2020) – PCR Biosystems, the UK-based PCR experts, today announced the launch of qPCRBIO Probe 1-Step Virus Detect, a high-concentration 4x RT-qPCR kit designed specifically for ultra-sensitive, high-throughput detection of viral RNA sequences, including SARS-CoV-2. The new kit, which marks the latest... Read more
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SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) is paving the way for large-scale, next-generation sequencing-based (NGS) COVID-19 testing. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Illumina COVIDSeq™ Test, a high-throughput, sequencing-based, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) workflow enabling the detection of SARS-CoV-2. The end-to-end workflow extends the options... Read more
MINNEAPOLIS, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH) today announced the release of GMP ProDots™ Proteins to support cell and gene therapy manufacturing workflows. GMP ProDots™ Proteins address a critical need to precisely dose and safely add essential proteins such as growth factors and cytokines to therapeutic cell cultures. GMP ProDots Proteins, produced under GMP-grade conditions... Read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Swift Biosciences and Arbor Biosciences, a division of Chiral Technologies, jointly announced a partnership to offer a complete workflow for RNA-Seq library preparation and targeted enrichment of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. An enabling offering for epidemiological research and public health surveillance, the partnership leverages Swift’s patented Adaptase® technology... Read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Swift Biosciences and Arbor Biosciences, a division of Chiral Technologies, jointly announced a partnership to offer a complete workflow for RNA-Seq library preparation and targeted enrichment of the SARS-CoV-2 genome. An enabling offering for epidemiological research and public health surveillance, the partnership leverages Swift’s patented Adaptase® technology... Read more