Eurofins Genomics and Agrigenetix are pleased to announce the signature of a commercial agreement covering Asia Pacific. Kristian Ridley, former Eurofins Genomics livestock strategy manager stat-up his own company to propose Eurofins Genomics services in APAC and unlock difficult local access to service providers. He already own a strong local network developed before joining Eurofins Genomics when he used to work during a decade for Thermo FisherScientic in the Agrigenomics field. With this agreement Eurofins Genomics wants to develop its commercial operation in a new geogra ..read more

Eurofins Genomics Agrigenomics and Diagen are pleased to announce their commercial agreement to serve the livestock industry in Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. With this agreement Eurofins Genomics through a trusted and respected local partner can penetrate this growing and dynamic livestock market. Area clients will now get access to start of the art genotyping platforms on microarrays and/or NGS but also genomic evaluation including online platform and app. On its side, Diagen will be now able to offer genomic selection to its existing clients and to increase it expansion ..read more

Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important for disease diagnostics and treatment. Even though genetic biomarkers are of special significance in disease diagnostics and treatment (diseases and disorders are mainly caused by genetic alterations), protein biomarkers move further towards the centre of attention. After all, almost every clinical treatment of a disease or disorder targets a protein. Key takeaways: Protein biomarkers are proteins, often circulating in the blood stream, that are used to detect diseases and monitor disease progression/treatment response. Prote ..read more

Population genetics studies how specific genetic traits are passed on from generation to generation. They are applied in fields such as breeding research. Here, population genetics studies aim to identify genes that could be utilised as genetic markers for selection and calculate effective population sizes, but also to understand the evolution of pathogens and pests in order to establish control measures (Waples et al., 2016). In humans, population genetics is often used to investigate the genetic basis of disease susceptibility, and further progress into the direction of personalised ..read more

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Bacterial plasmids are peculiar genetic data carriers. They do not contain genes that are crucial to the bacteria’s survival per se. They rather contain genes that contribute to the bacteria`s thriving in specific environments, their pathogenicity and ability to utilise nutrients, but also contain antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance genes in plasmids are of particular interest in biology and medicine. In order to understand the steadily evolving mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, resistance genes have to be identified, analysed and their propagation in bacterial populations mon ..read more

In the dynamic landscape of molecular biology, plasmids—small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules—play a pivotal role. They are the workhorses of genetic engineering, serving as vectors for introducing new genes into cells. To ensure the accuracy of these genetic manipulations, a powerful tool is employed—whole plasmid sequencing. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of whole plasmid sequencing, its potential beneficiaries, and take a brief look at our offerings here at Eurofins Genomics. The Power of Whole Plasmid Sequencing Whole plasmid sequencing is a cornerstone in the fie ..read more

DNA Day The 25th April is a special date full of events and celebrations. Worldwide, many commemorations are tied to the 25th of April. Going back to the late 18th century, a highwayman called Nicolas J. Pelletier was the first man executed by guillotine on this date. In Georgia and Italy, the 25th of April represents Liberation Day, while in Portugal it’s Freedom Day, in the Faroe Islands it’s Flag Day, and in Germany it’s Arbor Day, on which people are encouraged to plant trees. But this date has, especially for biologists, another significance: it’s DNA Day. For DNA Day this year, her ..read more