Sample Prep
News on DNA library prep, labeling, extraction, automation, protein purification & enrichment in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Qiagen Acquires Majority Stake in Enzyme Provider Blirt
Gdansk, Poland-based Blirt develops, makes, and commercializes standardized and customized enzymes, other proteins, and molecular biology reagents.
Interpace Biosciences, Miroculus, Twist Bioscience Partner to Automate NGS Library Prep in Cancer Dx
The three companies join forces to automate sample preparation for genetic testing of endocrine and GI cancers using digital microfluidics technology.
The companies aim to harness SeqWell's knowledge in high-throughput NGS library prep with Codexis' enzyme engineering expertise to enhance NGS workflows.
10x Genomics Sues NanoString, Vizgen Over Spatial Gene Expression Analysis Technologies
The firm has filed patent infringement lawsuits against NanoString in Germany and Vizgen in the US, according to a document filed last week with SEC.
Sequentify Raises $7M, Exits Stealth Mode
The Israeli genomic sequencing startup claimed its proprietary technology can condense NGS sample preparation time to 3.5 hours from DNA to sequencing.