Genetic discovery supports theory that MNDs are caused by abnormal lipid processing June 20, 2022 -- A genetic discovery by a University of Exeter research team supports the theory that degenerative motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are caused by abnormal lipid processing pathways inside braincells, which could help pave the way for new diagnostic approaches and treatments for this group of conditions.Read More
Artiva opens new U.S. headquarters, lab June 17, 2022 -- Artiva Biotherapeutics has officially opened its previously announced U.S. corporate headquarters and laboratory facility in San Diego.Read More
Gencove, Element Biosciences join forces to offer cost-effective, low-pass WGS and analysis June 13, 2022 -- A joint marketing agreement between Gencove and Element Biosciences is meant to further reduce the cost and complexity of obtaining genomic information. Gencove offers low-pass whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and analysis software, while Element Biosciences is the developer of the Element Aviti System, a new and disruptive DNA sequencing platform.Read More
Sciex debuts Zeno Swath DIA, OS software June 10, 2022 -- Sciex has unveiled Zeno Swath data-independent acquisition (DIA), a digital record of a sample that can enable researchers to discover more potential biomarkers to be used in the development of clinical tests and in the discovery of new therapies. The firm also debuted its Sciex operating system (OS) software v3.0, a software that powers mass spectrometers across the Sciex portfolio.Read More
Illumina highlights new product, presentations at AGBT meeting June 10, 2022 -- Illumina is debuting a new product and sharing presentations at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting taking place June 6-9 in Orlando, FL. The new product release, the 600-cycle kit on NextSeq 1000/2000, is slated for launch later this year and supports customers looking to scale from the MiSeq system.Read More
DNA Script’s new kits for Syntax System enable same-day turnaround for q/dPCR assays June 9, 2022 -- DNA Script has launched what the company contends is the industry’s first solution to enable same-day turnaround for custom quantitative/digital polymerase chain reaction (q/dPCR) assays with a new generation of kits for the Syntax System to print both primers and probes in hours.Read More
Vizgen expands product roadmap, releases FFPE Human Immuno-oncology data June 8, 2022 -- Vizgen has announced the expansion of its product roadmap and the availability of the Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Human Immuno-oncology data release, as the company seeks to provide the research community with the power of spatial genomics.Read More