Tools & Technology
The latest news on life science tools and technology in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Atrandi Biosciences Raises $4.8M to Advance Commercialization of Single-Cell Microfluidics Tech
The company, formerly called Droplet Genomics, will apply the funds to establish a US customer support team and to advance commercialization of its droplet-based platforms.
Todos Medical Subsidiary Inks US Commercialization Deal for Acumen Diagnostics Sepsis PCR Test
Todos Medical acquired the subsidiary, Provista Diagnostics, in early 2021 from Ascenda Biosciences for $7.5 million in cash and stock.
Factorial Biotechnologies, Watchmaker Genomics Partner for In-Cell Library Prep Technology
San Carlos, California-based Factorial said its approach enables the preparation of complete whole-genome and RNA sequencing libraries within single intact cells.
OraSure Technologies, nRichDX Collaborate on Urine Collection Device for Cell-Free DNA
The companies will validate and co-promote a solution aimed at collecting cell-free DNA from first-void urine samples.
Neuroblastoma Outcomes Linked to Tumor Evolution Features, Timeframe
With deep genome sequencing and molecular clock analyses of 186 neuroblastomas, researchers saw ties between longer tumor evolution and more aggressive disease.