Pathogen identification — next-generation sequencing optimizes diagnostics

Novel method takes inspiration from law enforcement

17-Jun-2024 - Invasive infections such as sepsis require immediate and targeted treatment. Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and group partners have succeeded in establishing a reconceptualized detection principle that can make a crucial contribution to ...

INTEGRA Biosciences acquires start-up Miroculus to accelerate genomics

20-Mar-2023 - INTEGRA Biosciences announced that it has acquired Miroculus, a biotechnology specialist focused on developing hands-off automation solutions for next generation sequencing (NGS) protocols. This will allow INTEGRA to expand its product range for library preparation, offering significant time ...

LGC acquires Rapid Genomics

Bolstering its position in the application of NGS for high-throughput genotyping market in AgBio

04-Apr-2022 - LGC has announced the acquisition of Rapid Genomics, a provider of mid- to high-density Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) kits and services for genotyping in the agrigenomics market. Rapid Genomics is a leading company in genotyping applications via Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Its Flex-Seq® ...

First SARS-CoV-2 genomes in Austria openly available

07-Apr-2020 - The first 21 SARS-CoV-2 genomes in Austria have now been completed and published within the scope of the “Mutational Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2” project recently launched by CeMM in close collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna. The project aims at sequencing 1,000 viral genomes obtained ...

Networks of Gene Activity Control Organ Development

28-Jun-2019 - For the first time, researchers have decoded the genetic programmes that control the development of major organs in humans and other selected mammals – rhesus monkeys, mice, rats, rabbits, and opossums – before and after birth. Using next-generation sequencing technologies, the molecular ...

The secret of brown trout dying uncovered

Searching for clues with next generation technology

30-Nov-2018 - Every summer in Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, tons of brown trout perish. An interdisciplinary team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now discovered the culprit of the mysterious dying afflicting brown trout. It is triggered by a previously unknown virus. The setting ...

Agilent completes acquisition of Lasergen

08-May-2018 - Agilent Technologies Inc.announced that it has completed the acquisition of Lasergen, Inc. (Lasergen), an emerging biotechnology company focused on research and development of innovative technologies for DNA sequencing. In March 2016 Agilent made an initial investment in the Houston, Texas based ...

MedGenome secures series C funding

04-Sep-2017 - MedGenome announced completion of $30 million in Series C financing led by Sequoia India and Sofina s.a., with participation by Zodius Capital; Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder and former CEO of Infosys; and Lakshmi Narayanan, former CEO of Cognizant. The Series C investment will accelerate ...

Agilent Technologies and Agendia Sign Agreement on Molecular Cancer Diagnostics

07-Jun-2017 - Agilent Technologies Inc. and Agendia, Inc. today jointly announced an agreement to expand their relationship to include the development of an RNASeq kit version of Agendia’s currently marketed MammaPrint and BluePrint tests. Agendia’s MammaPrint test provides High-Risk or Low-Risk test results ...

NovogeneAIT Singapore and the Genome Institute of Singapore forge Public-Private Partnership

Establishing whole genome sequencing centre in Singapore

08-Dec-2016 - Novogene, a commercial provider of genomic services and solutions with cutting edge next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics expertise; AITbiotech Pte Ltd, a Singapore biotechnology company; and the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) announced today that NovogeneAIT Genomics Singapore ...