Oxford Nanopore Technologies to Sue BGI Group Affiliates for Contract Breach
Oxford Nanopore said it believes BGI's nanopore sequencing technology infringes or misappropriates its "substantial portfolio of proprietary rights."
Study Points to Microbial Pioneers Behind Infant Gut Microbiome Assembly
Researchers identified three early gut microbiome community states and corresponding pioneer microbes with metagenomic data from the UK Baby Biome Study.
House Passes Biosecure Act With Bipartisan Support
The torch to sanction certain targeted Chinese biotech firms is now passed to the Senate, which does not yet have a clear timeline for the vote.
Bionano Genomics Lays off Nearly Half of Workforce, Lowers Full-Year 2024 Guidance
After the fourth round of layoffs, the optical genome mapping company will focus on its existing customers while placing less emphasis on new instrument sales.
Illumina Prices $500M Notes Offering
The firm said it plans to use the proceeds to repay a portion of the $750 million credit agreement it used to help fund its divestment of Grail in June.