Orchid Cellmark to Open Forensic Testing Facility

Apr 21, 2008

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – DNA testing services company Orchid Cellmark plans to open a new forensic testing facility in the Northwest of England to support a number of new police forces, the company said today.

The company said it is opening the center later this year after having received a “major award” from nine new police forces in the area, but it did not disclose the amount of the award.

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