diagnostic software
GenomSys Gets CE Mark for MPEG-G Codec Genomic Data Processing Software Suite
The Swiss bioinformatics startup said that the MPEG-G compression standard can shrink whole-genome files to less than 25 percent the size of legacy formats.
Invitae Acquiring Genosity for $200M; Investment Group Provides Firm $1.15B in Senior Notes
Invitae expects that Genosity's software and data management platform will allow it to quickly advance several oncology tests in development.
UK Startup Gabriel Precision Oncology Leans on Congenica to Broaden NGS Use in Cancer Testing
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Spun out of the Glasgow Precision Oncology Laboratory, Gabriel wants targeted sequencing to become the norm for all somatic cancer patients.
Illumina, Emedgene Partner on Automated Genomic Data Interpretation
Under the non-exclusive partnership, Emedgene will integrate its genome interpretation application into Illumina's TruSight software suite.
Startup Angstrom Bio Plans Saliva-Based COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test on Nanopore Sequencing Platform
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Angstrom Bio is developing a rapid, scalable coronavirus test that uses nanopore sequencing to detect barcoded PCR products.