Nanopore: The Oxford story
Last month Oxford University spinout firm Oxford Nanopore revealed that it is to produce a new DNA sequencing machine the size of a USB stick.
We publish news of technology innovations, investment opportunities, together with updates from spinout & startup companies and licensees
Last month Oxford University spinout firm Oxford Nanopore revealed that it is to produce a new DNA sequencing machine the size of a USB stick.
Isis spin-out Yasa Motors has been named UK’s Best Enterprise in the Lloyds TSB/Telegraph Enterprise Awards.
Oxford University Innovation is pleased to announce that the Oxford Invention Fund has accepted funding support from the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT). This is the first industry support for the Oxford Invention Fund.
Isis spin-out Oxford Multi Spectral Ltd has launched its flatbed A4 multispectral scanner at an event at the Ashmolean museum.
Isis spin-out Oxford Nanopore has announced its novel nanopore DNA ‘strand sequencing’ method on its GridION platform for the first time and has also presented ‘MinION’ – a sequencer that is the size of a USB memory stick that is expected to retail at less than $900.
Oxford-developed software which builds on a deep understanding of linguistics to assess accurately what people mean from what they say online will provide a “sentiment analysis” tool for businesses, particularly finance companies. The new company, TheySay, has been set up by the University’s technology transfer company, Oxford University Innovation and today announced it had received first-round investment of up to £500,000 from IP Group plc.
Treating only patients who are likely to benefit from anti-cancer drugs and identifying quickly which treatment is best for each person, is the aim behind a new spin-out from the University of Oxford, Oxford Cancer Biomarkers Limited (OCB).
A demonstration all-electric car showcased at Thursday's MIA Low Carbon Racing Conference in Birmingham was powered by four YASA Motor engines. With over 850 horsepower, the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV is as fast as a Formula 1 racer.
In a major speech on January 4th David Willetts, Universities and Science Minister, addressed the UK Government’s strategy for long-term growth, particularly in high technology fields.
An analysis of UK patenting has found that the University of Oxford is ranked first amongst UK institutions in terms of the number of mature patents it has filed over recent years.