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HemostOD secures CHF 4.3 million to advance donor-free platelet manufacturing

HemostOD, a Swiss preclinical-stage company developing ex vivo manufactured universal human blood platelets, has closed a CHF 4.3 million seed extension financing round to advance pre-IND development and establish commercial-scale production capabilities. The funding round was co-led by Polytech Ventures and Orenok Holdings, with participation from the Lichtsteiner Foundation and private investors.

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Replicate Bioscience secures major partnership with Novo Nordisk for self-replicating RNA therapeutics

San Diego biotech company Replicate Bioscience has entered into a multi-year research collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to develop self-replicating RNA (srRNA) therapeutics targeting obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other cardiometabolic conditions. The partnership combines Replicate’s proprietary srRNA platform technology with Novo Nordisk’s expertise in metabolic disease to create a new class of therapeutic […]

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Integrated DNA Technologies partners with Hamilton to automate next-generation sequencing workflows

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has announced a strategic partnership with Hamilton Company to develop automated comprehensive genomic profiling workflows for cancer research and other genomic applications. The collaboration will integrate IDT’s customisable NGS research components with Hamilton’s precision liquid handling platforms.

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Revvity launches type 1 diabetes early detection programme with Sanofi support

Revvity has announced a comprehensive initiative to expand early detection capabilities for type 1 diabetes, combining in vitro diagnostic assay development with laboratory testing services in collaboration with Sanofi. The programme centres on advancing the company’s existing research-use autoantibody testing platform towards regulatory approval and broader clinical implementation.

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Bio-Rad expands European oncology diagnostics through strategic Gencurix partnership

Bio-Rad Laboratories has secured exclusive European distribution rights for Gencurix’s CE-IVD Droplex digital PCR oncology testing kits, marking a significant expansion of the companies’ existing collaboration in molecular diagnostics.

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SPT Labtech and Agilent launch automated target enrichment protocols for clinical genomics

SPT Labtech and Agilent Technologies have announced the release of automated target enrichment protocols for the firefly®+ platform, designed to streamline genomic sequencing workflows in clinical research, oncology, and precision medicine applications. The protocols, which integrate Agilent’s SureSelect Max DNA Library Prep Kit with SPT Labtech’s liquid handling automation, are now available to all firefly+ […]

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PromoCell launches GMP cell culture media services for clinical therapy applications

PromoCell GmbH, the Heidelberg-based manufacturer of primary human cells and specialised cell culture media, has announced its entry into the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) arena with a new service portfolio designed for cell-based therapy and regenerative medicine applications. The company debuted its Custom GMP Cell Culture Media Services at the 32nd European Society of Gene […]

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BioMed X establishes women’s health research accelerator in Heidelberg

BioMed X has launched XFem Labs, a dedicated women’s health research and development accelerator at its Heidelberg facility, marking a strategic expansion of the institute’s translational research portfolio. The initiative, backed by a $2 million grant from the Gates Foundation, will focus on addressing critical gaps in women’s healthcare, with particular emphasis on accessible contraceptive […]

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Extended Chromsystems Assay for Newborn Screening now Available

Chromsystems, experts in the development and manufacture of high-quality diagnostic products based on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), announces the release of the MassScreen® Amino Acids, Acylcarnitines EXTENDED from Dried Blood non-derivatised.

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Retinol-Binding Protein (RBP) assays, for serum and urine, for Optilite®, IMMAGE® and other Clinical Chemistry analyzers

TRIMERO Diagnostics offers IVD CE marked Retinol Binding Protein (RBP, RBP4) assays, for serum and urine samples.