Indica Labs HALO

Indica Labs releases AI-powered digital pathology software update

Indica Labs, a global leader in AI-powered digital pathology solutions, has announced a significant update to its life sciences software suite. The 4.0 versions of HALO®, HALO AI, and HALO Link offer enhanced capabilities for researchers and pathologists, with a focus on leveraging advanced AI-powered image analysis in an open digital pathology ecosystem.

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Novel array promises comprehensive blood typing for clinical research

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced a groundbreaking solution for more precise blood genotyping in clinical research. The Applied Biosystems™ Axiom™ BloodGenomiX™ Array and Software offers a single, high-throughput assay capable of detecting most extended and rare blood groups, as well as tissue (HLA) and platelet (HPA) types.

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DiaSorin’s new yeast blood culture assay receives FDA clearance

DiaSorin has announced that its LIAISON PLEX® Yeast Blood Culture (BCY) Assay has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This marks the second molecular multiplexing panel to be cleared for the company’s LIAISON PLEX® system, following the clearance of the Respiratory Flex Assay in March 2024.

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Siemens Healthineers secures CE mark for novel MS blood test

Siemens Healthineers has announced the CE marking of its Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) assay for multiple sclerosis (MS) management. Developed in collaboration with Novartis Pharma AG, this blood test is designed for use on the Atellica IM Analyzer and the ADVIA Centaur XP/XPT Systems.

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New quality controls for Group B Streptococcus molecular testing

Bio-Rad Laboratories has expanded its portfolio of molecular quality controls with the introduction of Exact Diagnostics GBS Positive and Negative Run Controls. These new products complement the previously launched Exact Diagnostics GBS Verification & Validation Panel, offering clinical laboratories a comprehensive solution for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) molecular assay quality management.

UNIQO 160

UNIQO 160 | AI-powered automation revolutionises IFA testing

The UNIQO 160, an advanced automation system for indirect immunofluorescence assays (IFA), now incorporates AI-based evaluation of results. This innovation enables complete walkaway automation from primary sample to result proposal, significantly enhancing efficiency and standardisation in IFA analysis.

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Gentronix receives King’s Award for Enterprise following significant international growth

UK-based toxicology specialist Contract Research Organisation (CRO) Gentronix has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for 2024 in recognition of its remarkable international trade performance. The Alderley Park-based firm has demonstrated exceptional growth in overseas earnings, with a 239% increase over the past three years.

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Nuclera secures £1.14M in Innovate UK grants for eProtein Discovery platform

UK-based biotechnology firm Nuclera has been awarded two Innovate UK grants totalling £1.14 million to further develop its eProtein Discovery system. The funding comprises a £790,000 flexible, agile, scalable, and sustainable technologies (FASST) grant and a £350,000 Engineering Biology grant.

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Swiss CDMO expands biologics development capabilities

The Celonic Group, a Swiss-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in quality biologics, has inaugurated its “Next Generation” Biologics Development Center and Pilot Plant in Basel, Switzerland. This expansion aims to support pharmaceutical companies in developing and optimising processes using advanced bioprocessing technologies.

SGS

SGS expands biopharmaceutical stability testing services in Switzerland

SGS, a leading provider of biopharmaceutical testing services, has announced the expansion of its laboratory in Birsfelden, Switzerland, to include stability studies. This addition to the facility’s service portfolio aims to meet the growing demand for comprehensive and reliable stability testing in the bio­pharmaceutical industry.