Tools & Technology
The latest news on life science tools and technology in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
ERS Genomics Licenses CRISPR Patents to GenScript Biotech
GenScript said it will use the license to improve its own synthetic sgRNA, gRNA plasmid, gRNA library, and cell line engineering services.
Biodesix Q1 Revenues Soar on COVID-19 Testing
For the three months ended March 31, the firm reported revenues of $28.9 million, compared to $5.1 million in the same period a year ago.
The clinical whole-genome sequencing and analysis firm is planning to add Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing to all samples by the end of the year.
Ancient Oral Microbiomes Reveal Similarities Between Neanderthals, Modern Humans
The researchers found a Homo-specific acquisition of starch digestion capability in oral streptococci, suggesting microbes co-adapted with the host's diet.
Sciex, Waters Partner to Provide Interoperable LC-MS Systems
The vendors inked an agreement under which Sciex will offer mass spec instruments that are fully configured and interoperable with Waters UPLC instruments.