Agilent Acquires Powerful Next Generation Sequencing IP Portfolio

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) ("Agilent") today announced that it has acquired the molecular and sample barcoding patent portfolios of Population Genetics Technologies ("Population Genetics"). Founded in 2005, Population Genetics was formed to commercialize the intellectual property portfolio of Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner focused on high sensitivity and high specificity Next Generation Sequencing ("NGS") detection. In 2015, Population Genetics became an IP holding entity with over 30 patents. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Click here for more.

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