New Real-Time PCR Systems Connect Researchers in the Cloud

Accelerate international collaboration and commission a global monitoring framework with a secure computing platform hosted by AWS CARLSBAD, Calif.–New real-time PCR systems that fully integrate with cloud computing technology mark a new era in data sharing and global research collaboration. The Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3 and QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR systems, designed to enable multi-institutional... Read more

Swift Announces the Highest Throughput Single-Cell Methyl-Seq Library Preparation Method

Study published in Science magazine demonstrates how epigenetic markers can identify cell subtypes and regulatory elements that drive cellular diversity (ANN ARBOR, Mich. – August 10, 2017) Swift Biosciences, a leading provider of innovative library prep solutions for next-generation sequencing (NGS), today announced the launch of a new single-cell methylation sequencing method based on its Accel-NGS® Adaptase™ technology,... Read more

PerkinElmer Launches Clinical Whole Genome Sequencing Services

PerkinElmer Genetics Provides Complete Genomic Lab Testing Solution WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the launch of PerkinElmer Genetics’ clinical genomics services. Through its integrated laboratories in the U.S., India and China, PerkinElmer offers a global genomic lab testing platform that performs... Read more

Swift Biosciences Announces New Industry-Leading Indexed Adapters for Sequencing Larger Numbers of Samples in a Single Run

Revolutionary technology will accelerate utility of gene mapping, biomarker discovery, tumor profiling, and liquid biopsy analysis (ANN ARBOR, Mich. – August 3, 2017) Swift Biosciences, a leading provider of innovative library prep solutions for genomic sequencing, today announced the launch of Accel-NGS® 2S Indexed Adapters, a new portfolio of indices that significantly improves multiplexed next-generation sequencing on... Read more

European Patent Office to Grant MilliporeSigma’s Patent Application for CRISPR Technology

Patent application covers integration of an external DNA sequence into the chromosome of eukaryotic cells using CRISPR Related patent application recently awarded in Australia; similar patents pending in other countries, favorable outcomes anticipated Billerica, Massachusetts, August 3, 2017 — MilliporeSigma today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a “Notice of Intention to Grant” for MilliporeSigma’s... Read more

Edico Genome Signs Contracts With NHGRI And NCI For Use Of DRAGEN For Cancer Research

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2017 — Edico Genome today announced it has signed contracts with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the use of its DRAGENTM(Dynamic Read Analysis for Genomics) Bio-IT platform. Continuing their initiatives to advance cancer research, NHGRI and NCI purchased Edico Genome’s DRAGEN Somatic pipeline and DRAGEN Genome pipeline, ensuring accuracy, reducing costs... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Completes CE-IVD Registration of its QuantStudio™ 5 Dx System for In Vitro Diagnostic Use in Europe

SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — AACC — Thermo Fisher Scientific today announced the successful CE-IVD registration of its QuantStudio 5 Dx Real-Time PCR System for sale in European countries. The platform provides European customers with modern and user-friendly instrument that is designed to easily integrate into their existing diagnostic workflow. The product will be on exhibit... Read more