News on genetics and genomics applications in the Ag-Bio, Veterinary, Forensics, Food Safety, and Environmental Testing markets.
As part of the collaboration, Texas A&M veterinarians will send canine urine samples to LexaGene for testing on its LX6 pathogen detection instrument.
Formerly known as NetBio, the firm is now the first to gain approval under the new standards of the Rapid DNA Act of 2017.
The Virginia-based firm's genetic genealogy service for forensics played a central role in a recent arrest in a 30-year-old double homicide case.
Pilot participants have access to a version of Clear Labs' sequencing and analysis platform that is designed for high-volume food safety and quality testing.
Critics worry that without appropriate safeguards, DNA phenotyping will lead to discrimination while supporters see it as a tool to help investigate crimes.
