Illumina and LGC Biosearch Technologies join forces to drive genomic innovation in agriculture

Amid rising agricultural complexity and the push for sustainability, genomics is at the forefront of innovation in breeding practices.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) a global leader in genomics, and LGC Biosearch Technologiesâ„¢, a pioneer in agricultural genomics, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of genomics in agricultural applications. By combining Biosearch Technologies' targeted genotyping-by-sequencing library preparation methodology (Amp-Seq) with Illumina's proven and highly scalable sequencing technology, the partnership aims to deliver innovative solutions to researchers and breeders in the Asia Pacific (excluding China) and Latin America region.

Illumina has a long history of driving advancements in genomics, providing the tools and technologies that have revolutionized many applications, including agriculture. Biosearch Technologies, part of LGC Group's Diagnostics and Genomics business, is a recognized leader in agricultural genomics, offering a comprehensive range of services and solutions to support plant and animal breeding programs.

"This partnership represents a significant milestone in our mission to empower agricultural researchers and breeders and provide them with the tools they need to improve crop yields and address global food security challenges," said Dr. Evgeny Glazov, Senior Market Development Manager at Illumina. "By leveraging Biosearch Technologies' expertise in sequencing-based genotyping and Illumina's industry-leading sequencing platforms, we can deliver more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective solutions to the agricultural genomics community."

"We are excited about the opportunities our strategic partnership with Illumina is bringing to agricultural biotechnology. The collaboration will make it easier for both LGC and Illumina customers to access the powerful combination of Biosearch Technologies' industrial scale targeted genotyping by sequencing technologies like Amp-Seq with both medium and high-capacity Illumina sequencing platforms." Joris Parmentier, Associate Portfolio Director from Biosearch Technologies said, "Together we are accelerating breeding programs by increasing the throughput and multiplexing capabilities up to tens of thousands of samples per day and enabling industry leading same-day-sequencing protocols driving an increased rate of genetic gain and a faster route to getting new traits to the market.

The partnership will focus on commercializing innovative genomics-based solutions for various agricultural research and breeding applications in crops and livestock sectors, including:

By combining their strengths, Illumina and Biosearch Technologies aim to make genomics more accessible and affordable for agricultural researchers and breeders worldwide, driving innovation and sustainable food production.

About LGC Biosearch Technologies

Biosearch Technologies is the comprehensive genomics portfolio from LGC, providing products and services for genomic analysis that support mission critical applications for global customers in agrigenomics. Our integrated tools and technologies enable our customers' achievements whether through extraction (sbeadexâ„¢), oligonucleotides and reagents (KASPâ„¢, BHQplusâ„¢ probes, BHQâ„¢ Probe Master Mix), and instrumentation (oKtopureâ„¢, SNPline, Nexarâ„¢, and IntelliQubeâ„¢). We also offer lab services for extraction, genotyping, targeted genotyping by sequencing (GBS), SSR conversion, Sanger sequencing, and NGS. To learn more, visit: www.biosearchtech.com

About Illumina

Illumina is helping sustain the planet by unlocking the power of the genome. In 2023, we celebrate 25 years of innovation, which has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect on X(Twitter),  Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Illumina and LGC Biosearch Technologies join forces to drive genomic innovation in agriculture

Continuously expanding webmaster signups, especially in multiple regions, along with new highs in webmaster payouts, has ensured the smooth operation and continuous development of the project.

TOKYO, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraBox ("TeraBox" or "the Company"), a globally trusted cloud storage service headquartered in Tokyo, recently celebrated the second anniversary of its hugely popular Referral Program, a testament to the smooth operation and continuous development of the project. The number of webmaster signups, including in multiple new regions, continued to increase steadily with webmaster payouts reaching new highs.

TeraBox reveals some of its impressive Referral Program data.

The network of webmasters spans across the globe, including countries such as India, Indonesia, the United States, Latin America, Middle East, and South Korea. Moreover, as TeraBox's influence continues to grow, the platform is excited to welcome many new webmasters from an expanding range of countries and regions.

TeraBox has achieved significant milestones, demonstrating its sustainable growth and increasing user impact. The journey started with the Webmaster Center launch in August 2022. Following this, several optimizations were implemented, including a self-withdrawal feature that simplified earnings management for webmasters and increased their engagement. Additionally, the Growth Analysis tool provided webmasters with valuable insights into their operational performance, enabling more effective decision-making.

As a result of these enhancements, both the number of participating webmasters and their earnings have seen remarkable increases. Looking ahead, the upcoming launch of the Webmaster App in September 2024 is set to further elevate user engagement and convenience, solidifying TeraBox's position as an industry leader.

About TeraBox

TeraBox, developed by Flextech Inc. in Japan, is a leading global cloud storage solution. Headquartered in Tokyo, TeraBox proudly serves over 320 million users globally, providing an easy yet powerful way to store and manage data. With its generous 1TB of free storage, TeraBox ensures that your files are safe, secure, and accessible from anywhere. As a secure, reliable, and convenient service, TeraBox is certified with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018, offering individual users around the world the opportunity to register for 1TB (1024GB) of free storage.

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TeraBox Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Its Massively Popular Referral Program