DNASTAR® and Scarab Genomics, sister companies founded by genomics pioneer Fred Blattner, announce the launch of a next-generation DNA and RNA sequencing services business. Using their combined expertise, the companies will be offering a full range of sequencing services including library preparation, coordinating the most appropriate sequencing technology and platform, assembly, analysis, annotation, and visualization of end results.
“Nobody knows our sequence assembly and analysis software better than we do. Using software we commercialize in addition to some tools we've developed specifically to support our services business, we have the ability to deliver results very effectively and efficiently.”
Tom Schwei, Vice President and General Manager of DNASTAR, stated, "Nobody knows our sequence assembly and analysis software better than we do. Using software we commercialize in addition to some tools we've developed specifically to support our services business, we have the ability to deliver results very effectively and efficiently."
Schwei also said, "In recent years, we've specifically added to DNASTAR and Scarab Genomics a group of life scientists with expertise in DNA and RNA sequence assembly and finishing to support the launch of this aspect of our business. It is natural for DNASTAR and Scarab to join together to provide these services for others who prefer to tap into our expertise."
Tony Pharo, Director of Business Development and Operations for Scarab Genomics, added, "While DNASTAR brings strong informatics capabilities, Scarab's wet-lab expertise adds a necessary complementary part of the comprehensive offering. We are pleased to find a way to work together in this new venture."
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