Welcome to the BiosearchTech Blog
Be the first to hear about our new technologies, discover how our customers are using our products and enhance your research - all in our latest blog posts.

Choosing the best qPCR probe chemistry for your assay
There are many different chemistries available for qPCR probes offering scientists a wealth of options during assay development. However, the unique chemistry of each probe type means that you’ll get the best assay performance when you match the probe type to the application.
Read on to find out more about the chemistries in our industry-leading probe portfolio and what makes each of them shine.
Read moreThe BiosearchTech Blog
Increasing resistance to aquaculture disease
Posted on Tue, Apr 19, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics
Selective breeding in aquaculture: advancing breeding programmes through genomics
Posted on Wed, Jun 09, 2021 @ 11:15 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics
Genomic surveillance: 3 techniques to detect and characterise SARS-CoV-2 variants
Posted on Wed, May 19, 2021 @ 11:34 AM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Best practices for implementing targeted genotyping by sequencing
Posted on Wed, Dec 02, 2020 @ 10:53 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, NGS-based genotyping
Building resilience into SARS-CoV-2 testing workflows: considerations for choosing an RNA isolation method
Posted on Wed, Oct 21, 2020 @ 11:00 AM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
How high-throughput genotyping automation and KASP marker libraries connect research labs with commercial breeders to accelerate crop improvement
Posted on Wed, Oct 07, 2020 @ 11:31 AM
Topics: Genomics, PCR-based genotyping
Employee spotlight: Meet Darshna "Dusty" Vyas
Posted on Mon, Sep 14, 2020 @ 10:15 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, PCR-based genotyping
Pressing COVID-19 testing issues of today and the near future
Posted on Wed, Aug 26, 2020 @ 09:57 AM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Sensitivity and accuracy in COVID-19 testing
Posted on Wed, Aug 19, 2020 @ 09:56 AM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Scaling up COVID-19 viral testing
Posted on Wed, Aug 12, 2020 @ 09:47 AM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Enabling a rapid response to COVID-19 by Honeywell and LGC, Biosearch Technologies
Posted on Wed, Jul 29, 2020 @ 02:40 PM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, qPCR, SARS-CoV-2
Establishment of KASP marker library for genetic diversity analysis in Brassica rapa crops
Posted on Tue, Jul 14, 2020 @ 10:17 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, PCR-based genotyping
Robust supply chains and open testing systems: How our AgBio roots meet the FDA's EUA process to enable solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on Tue, May 19, 2020 @ 10:18 AM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, qPCR, SARS-CoV-2
Behind the scenes: How our oligo synthesis team contributes to the reliability of your assays
Posted on Thu, Apr 30, 2020 @ 04:13 PM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Oligo synthesis and modifications, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Expanded SeqSNP support with new NGS lab in Middleton, WI
Posted on Tue, Apr 14, 2020 @ 11:15 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, NGS-based genotyping
New NGS service lab now open in Middleton, WI for expanded global support
Posted on Wed, Apr 01, 2020 @ 11:27 AM
Topics: Genomics, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), NGS-based genotyping
Addressing COVID-19 together: LGC, Biosearch Technologies and Shanghai Liferiver Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Posted on Tue, Mar 31, 2020 @ 12:13 PM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Oligo synthesis and modifications, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
What diagnostic test makers and CLIA labs in the US need to know about Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
Posted on Tue, Mar 24, 2020 @ 01:58 PM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Coronavirus outbreak: Collaboration to meet the challenge
Posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2020 @ 02:30 PM
Topics: Molecular Diagnostics, Genomics, SARS-CoV-2
Back to basics - the crucial step of sample collection
Posted on Wed, Jan 15, 2020 @ 11:37 AM
Topics: Genomics, PCR-based genotyping, NGS-based genotyping
Genomic selection: can it accelerate livestock breeding?
Posted on Wed, May 01, 2019 @ 10:44 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), NGS-based genotyping
The women of LGC, Biosearch Technologies
Posted on Fri, Mar 29, 2019 @ 11:24 AM
Topics: Genomics
Agrigenomics: how can NGS contribute to global food security?
Posted on Wed, Mar 06, 2019 @ 10:33 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, PCR-based genotyping, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), NGS-based genotyping
A way to prevent type 1 diabetes?
Posted on Wed, Feb 13, 2019 @ 10:08 AM
Topics: Genomics, PCR-based genotyping, Disease detection
How targeted GBS-driven genomic selection can help you get to market faster
Posted on Wed, Jan 16, 2019 @ 01:22 PM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), NGS-based genotyping
Genomic selection: methods in crop and animal breeding
Posted on Wed, Jan 09, 2019 @ 10:48 AM
Topics: Genomics, NGS-based genotyping
Revolutionising cancer treatment one Array at a time
Posted on Tue, Jul 10, 2018 @ 11:05 AM
Topics: Genomics
Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin: A look at the future of DNA data storage
Posted on Thu, Jun 28, 2018 @ 11:13 AM
Topics: Genomics, Nucleic acid extraction
Warning! Pitfalls ahead: How to avoid the most common Stellaris RNA FISH mistakes
Posted on Tue, May 29, 2018 @ 10:32 AM
Shining a light on gene expression and regulation one cell at a time
Posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2018 @ 12:51 PM
The Women of LGC
Posted on Thu, Mar 29, 2018 @ 10:45 AM
Topics: Genomics
In case you missed it: Stellaris RNA FISH lunch-and-learn
Posted on Tue, Jan 16, 2018 @ 10:35 AM
Tackling food crisis through cost effective, target enriched sequencing
Posted on Wed, Dec 13, 2017 @ 10:07 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, NGS-based genotyping
New SNPs identified in the hunt for new genetic weapons targeting leaf rust in wheat
Posted on Tue, Nov 21, 2017 @ 11:25 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, PCR-based genotyping
Super-crops helping to feed Africa
Posted on Fri, Nov 03, 2017 @ 11:08 AM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, PCR-based genotyping
How genotyping is aiding in the fight against malaria
Posted on Wed, Sep 20, 2017 @ 10:11 AM
Topics: Genomics, PCR-based genotyping, Disease detection
Lunch & Learn: Stellaris RNA FISH
Posted on Thu, Jul 06, 2017 @ 10:07 AM
It’s official! Personal Health becomes first China demonstration laboratory site for LGC’s Nexar System
Posted on Wed, May 03, 2017 @ 09:05 AM
Overcoming drought-intolerance in maize to feed the growing Asian population
Posted on Wed, Feb 15, 2017 @ 09:53 AM
Topics: Genomics, PCR-based genotyping
Automate to Accelerate and Scale-up SNP-based Genotyping Workflows!
Posted on Thu, Feb 02, 2017 @ 09:14 AM
Topics: Genomics
Multiple Misunderstandings: Learning from Genetic Determinism
Posted on Mon, Jan 23, 2017 @ 10:12 AM
Topics: Genomics
Helping to Feed the World with Genotyping by Sequencing
Posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2017 @ 09:42 PM
Topics: Agrigenomics, Genomics, PCR-based genotyping, NGS-based genotyping
Multiplex your qPCR and Walk-away
Posted on Thu, Dec 15, 2016 @ 10:17 AM
A Stellar-is Year in the Making
Posted on Wed, Dec 07, 2016 @ 10:05 AM
Molded for our Purpose
Posted on Mon, Dec 05, 2016 @ 09:30 AM
Topics: Genomics
Buddy Up: The Double Helix
Posted on Mon, Nov 28, 2016 @ 09:15 AM
Topics: Genomics
Genes, Proteins & DNA: Our Hereditary Software
Posted on Mon, Nov 21, 2016 @ 09:17 AM
Topics: Genomics
"X" Marks the Spot: A Closer Look at Chromosomes
Posted on Mon, Nov 14, 2016 @ 09:28 AM
Topics: Genomics
Excel Autocorrect Fails the Genomics Community - Are your Results Excellent or Excel-not?
Posted on Thu, Sep 08, 2016 @ 11:30 AM
Topics: Genomics