Roche has rapidly developed additional testing options to differentiate mutations in the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant

Roche subsidiary TIB Molbiol rapidly developed additional testing options to differentiate mutations in the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, as they continue to offer new and accurate detection solutions Three new testing kits are among the first to specify the mutations of the recently discovered Omicron variant, and can help manage the evolving COVID-19 pandemic Use of... Read more

Bruker Expects its FluoroType® SARS-CoV-2 varID Q PCR Assay to Reliably Detect and Tentatively Differentiate Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant

Includes robust dual-target SARS-CoV-2 detection and identification of 4 S-gene mutations Reliable detection and even tentative differentiation of Omicron variant expected Validated with the GenoXtract® and GenoXtract ® fleXT extraction system Validated with Bruker’s novel FluoroCycler® XT real-time PCR thermocycler NEHREN, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced that its established CE-IVD marked FluoroType®... Read more

Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) Announces Completion of Corporate Name and Stock Ticker Symbol Change From Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS)

Effective at the open of market trading today, the Company will begin trading as Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) CHELMSFORD, Mass., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) (“Azenta” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced corporate name change from “Brooks Automation, Inc.” to “Azenta, Inc.” In conjunction with the corporate name... Read more

PerkinElmer Confirms That Omicron Variant Does Not Impact SARS-CoV-2 Detection Capability of its RT-PCR Assays

Diagnostic accuracy of PerkinElmer’s COVID-19 PCR tests remains unaffected WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 29, 2021– PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced that the performance of its SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR assays are not impacted by the emergence of Omicron (B.1.1.529), a variant of concern that was recently identified... Read more

PerkinElmer Launches Cloud Based Solution to Enable Remote Lab Management

The PKeye Workflow Monitor offers 24/7 monitoring capabilities to ensure high productivity and throughput WALTHAM, Mass. – November 22, 2021 – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the launch of its PKeye™ Workflow Monitor, a cloud-based platform enabling laboratory personnel to remotely manage and monitor their PerkinElmer... Read more

Brooks Automation Announces Planned Name and Stock Ticker Symbol Change – Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) Set to Begin Trading Effective December 1st

Brooks Automation Announces Planned Name and Stock Ticker Symbol Change – Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) Set to Begin Trading Effective December 1st CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) announced at its investor day earlier today that it is changing its name to Azenta, Inc. and will begin trading on Nasdaq... Read more

PacBio Launches HiFiViral SARS-CoV-2 Kit and Microbial Whole Genome Sequencing Enhancements to Combat Infectious Disease and Strengthen Public Health Response to Pathogen Threats

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PacBio (Nasdaq: PACB), a leading provider of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing platforms, today announced the launch of the HiFiViral SARS-CoV-2 Kit – a fully kitted end-to-end solution for COVID-19 surveillance, which public health laboratories can use to identify new SARS-CoV-2 variants and detect all variants circulating... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Advances Proteomics Through Select Collaborations and New Analytical Instrument Solutions

Thermo Fisher Scientific Advances Proteomics Through Select Collaborations and New Analytical Instrument Solutions The company will showcase their new chromatography and mass spectrometry solutions and collaborations at HUPO 2021 SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HUPO — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced innovative proteomics solutions and... Read more

Brooks Automation Reports Results of Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2021, Ended September 30, 2021, and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Brooks Automation Reports Results of Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2021, Ended September 30, 2021, and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Strong Double-Digit Growth Quarter Underscores Robust Demand Environment in Life Sciences CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) today reported financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021. Summary of... Read more

Brooks Automation Announces New Agreement With QTC Management, Inc. To Support The Military Reserve Health Readiness Program

Brooks Automation Announces New Agreement With QTC Management, Inc. To Support The Military Reserve Health Readiness Program CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) today announced that its newly branded Azenta Life Sciences business has been contracted by QTC Management, Inc., a Leidos company (NYSE: LDOS), to provide the storage and... Read more