MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh

Biomeme | August 20, 2020

Biomeme, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Biomeme’s SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use in any lab CLIA-certified to perform high complexity testing. It is intended for use by qualified and trained clinical laboratory personnel specifically instructed and trained in the techniques of real-time PCR and in vitro diagnostic procedures. The Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test is designed to detect the virus&r...

LuminUltra | September 14, 2020

Canada-based biotechnology front-runner LuminUltra announced today that it has submitted its GeneCount® COVID-19 RT-qPCR Assay Kit (COVID-19 Assay) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and to Health Canada for an Interim Order (IO). With authorization to use this key testing component, LuminUltra, a leader in field-based molecular diagnostic testing for over 20 years, will provide a complete clinical COVID-19 testing solution that can be custom...

INDUSTRIAL IMPACT

Blue Water Ventures International | January 20, 2022

Psycheceutical, Inc. a biotechnology company dedicated to the development and commercialization of psychedelic medicines, announced the company has been fully acquired by Blue Water Ventures International, Inc. “We are thrilled that this deal has closed and that Psycheceutical is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of a publicly-listed company and has secured important near-term capital to pursue our growth plans. We will immediately begin the next steps of o...

MEDICAL

Pharmactive | June 08, 2022

Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U., announces a new strategic partnership with Singapore-based Nutraconnect Pte, Ltd. to bring innovative, scientifically backed nutraceutical ingredients to the Asia-Pacific marketplace (not including Australia and New Zealand). The partnership will combine the strengths of both companies into a greater whole. Pharmactive will provide its well-supported, clean-label botanical extract ingredients, while Nutraconnect will function as a growth engin...