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Novogene Europe expands single-cell sequencing capability at Cambridge Omics Centre

Novogene Europe, a multiomics research services partner, today announced that it has expanded its single-cell RNA sequencing capability at its Cambridge Omics Centre.

From Novogene Europe 27 Jul 2026

Automated workflow speeds bacterial sample preparation for genetic sequencing

Biomedical engineers at Brown University have developed a fully automated workflow that simplifies and accelerates the preparation of bacterial samples for genetic sequencing.

21 Jul 2026

ddPCR and NGS for viral surveillance in antiviral drug development

hVIVO explains how ddPCR and NGS support viral surveillance in antiviral trials, from detection and quantification to resistance sequencing.

From hVIVO 20 Jul 2026

n6 appoints Broad Institute Principal Investigator Aziz Al'Khafaji as Scientific Advisor, advancing AutoNorm™ as the new standard in NGS library preparation

n6 Tec, Inc. (n6), the developer of icon96™, the first and only intelligent thermocycler platform with real-time, per-well adaptive amplification (iconPCR™ with AutoNorm), today announced the appointment of Dr. Aziz Al'Khafaji as Scientific Advisor.

From n6 7 Jul 2026

n6 launches icon16™, expanding AutoNorm™ adaptive amplification to lower-throughput NGS workflows

In 2024, n6 introduced icon96™, redefining expectations for PCR amplification in NGS library preparation.

From n6 7 Jul 2026

MGI Tech showcases next-generation laboratory automation and multi-omics solutions at SLAS 2026

MGI Tech showcases cutting-edge laboratory automation solutions at SLAS 2026, enhancing research efficiency and simplifying complex workflows in life sciences.

From MGI 6 Jul 2026

MGI Tech showcases expanding genomics ecosystem at ESHG 2026 with new IVD partnering program and OEM collaborations

At ESHG 2026, MGI Tech presents cutting-edge genomics solutions, emphasizing automation and partnerships to enhance clinical workflows and precision medicine.

From MGI 6 Jul 2026

Enhancing reproducibility in genomics workflows with magnetic bead-based extraction

In this interview, Dr Dagmara Lewandowska talks about innovations in magnetic bead-based extraction and genomics automation.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 1 Jun 2026

SPT Labtech and EMBL GeneCore collaborate to advance fully walkaway automation in genomics workflows

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's Genomics Core Facility (EMBL GeneCore), today announced a collaboration to advance fully walkaway automated genomics workflows.

From SPT Labtech 15 Apr 2026

MGI Tech and Predica Diagnostics accelerate cervical cancer screening on DNBSEQ platforms

Achieving a major milestone, MGI and Predica Diagnostics enhance cervical cancer diagnostics with rapid, scalable HPV testing on advanced sequencing platforms.

From MGI 17 Mar 2026

How DNA and life experiences leave distinct marks on the human immune system

Using single-cell epigenomic profiling of immune cells from 110 individuals, researchers show that genetic variation and environmental exposures shape the human immune system through distinct DNA methylation mechanisms. Genetic effects concentrate within gene bodies of memory cells, while environmental exposures primarily remodel regulatory regions in naive immune cells.

28 Jan 2026

Aptamer Group and Alphazyme execute licensing agreement for synthetic aptamer-based enzyme modulation in hot-start PCR

Aptamer Group plc, a developer of synthetic oligonucleotide-based binding reagents for life sciences applications, and Alphazyme LLC (Alphazyme), a Maravai LifeSciences company specializing in enzymes for molecular biology, have executed a licensing agreement for a proprietary Optimer® binder developed for hot-start polymerase chain reaction (PCR) applications.

From Aptamer Group 24 Dec 2025

RNAConnect launches the UltraMarathonRT Direct RNA‑Seq Kit to advance nanopore-based native RNA sequencing

RNAConnect, a life science company providing next generation tools to the RNA community, today announced the commercial availability of the UltraMarathonRT® Direct RNA‑Seq (uMRT DRS) Kit, a native‑RNA library preparation solution for Oxford Nanopore Technologies® direct RNA sequencing (SQK-RNA004).

From RNAConnect 17 Dec 2025

SPT Labtech and Alithea Genomics collaborate to automate ultra sensitive single-cell transcriptomic workflows

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and Alithea Genomics, a pioneer in the field of large-scale RNA sequencing and transcriptomics, today announced a collaboration to provide an automated solution for single-cell transcriptomics.

5 Nov 2025

BD and Opentrons collaborate to accelerate single-cell multiomics discoveries with robotic automation

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, and Opentrons Labworks, Inc., recognized worldwide for accessible lab automation with more than 10,000 robotic systems deployed, today announced a multi-year collaboration.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 9 Oct 2025

Tagomics publishes a new approach to genome-wide epigenomic profiling

Tagomics Ltd., a pioneering biomarker discovery and diagnostics company, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Cell Reports Methods, underpinning its epigenomic profiling technology, Active-Seq, the basis of Tagomics' Activace™ platform.

30 Sep 2025

INTEGRA Biosciences Group acquires shares in CleanNA to strengthen their strategic partnership and drive global growth in molecular biology

INTEGRA Biosciences, a leading provider of laboratory tools for liquid handling and media preparation based in Switzerland, has acquired shares in CleanNA, an established reagents manufacturer based in the Netherlands.

24 Sep 2025

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and HSE•AG partner to revolutionize nucleic acid quantification and purification through liquid handling

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher company and global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, is redefining nucleic acid quantification through a strategic collaboration with Hombrechtikon Systems Engineering•AG (HSE•AG), a Swiss provider of customized automation and engineering solutions for the life sciences and diagnostics sectors.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 4 Sep 2025

iconPCR™: Powering the next wave of metagenomics and microbiome discovery

The landscape of metagenomics and microbiome research is evolving at breakneck speed. As sequencing technologies improve and the demand for high-resolution, bias-free microbial data grows, the bottleneck is shifting from sequencing itself to the quality of upstream sample preparation.

From n6 23 Aug 2025

Research uncovers role of whole-genome doubling in ovarian cancer evolution

Research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is shedding new light on how ovarian cancer evolves - insights that could help researchers develop more effective treatment strategies.

17 Jul 2025