Blogs about Genomics

Featuring the latest trends in research, innovative techniques and new technology.

Meet our American Lab Heroes: Day Zero Diagnostics

We were delighted to sit down with Ian Herriott and Ally Brookhart from Day Zero Diagnostics, the winners of an apricot S3 automated pipettor as part of our American Lab Heroes competition. 

Almost a year on from the competition, we caught up with...

Liquid Handling - Empowering scientists in the genomic revolution

The field of genomics has witnessed a revolutionary transformation, leading to a better understanding of health and disease, as well the emergence of personalized medicine to improve therapeutic outcomes. One of the key technologies driving this...

Interview - Joby Jenkins, Vice President for Business Development

Whilst Joby Jenkins, our Vice President for Business Development was in China as part of the firefly launch - our team interviewed him to find out more about the advances in SPT Labtech and the launch of firefly into the genomics market.

Experiencing the Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2023

On January 25th I had the pleasure of attending the Festival of Genomics and Biodata that returned as an in-person event after being held virtually for two years. It truly returned with a bang, bigger and busier than ever, with eight streams of...

SPT Labtech exhibiting at SLAS San Diego 2023

SPT Labtech: Leading the world with innovative automation - SLAS 2023

SLAS San Diego 2023 has come and gone, and SPT Labtech were thrilled to be exhibiting at this premier event for life sciences and laboratory automation. This year's conference was bigger and better than ever, bringing together leading experts,...

Spot-on genomics: top tech to watch in 2023

We sat down with Paul Lomax, Head of Genomics at SPT Labtech, to find out how exciting new technological developments have opened up opportunities for widespread innovation. In this interview, Paul touches on the history and current state of play of...

From manual to automated workflows for RT-qPCR and NGS protocols

"For the last couple of years, we've been Covid testing and have been very successful with the SPT Labtech liquid handlers."Farruk Kabir | NGS Lab Manager | Aperture NextGen Laboratories

Aperture NextGen Laboratories is an FDA approved CLIA lab for...

Moving Towards a More Sustainable Lab

Environmental sustainability is high on the agenda for governments worldwide, with private companies, public bodies and academic centers all playing a part in reducing the burden on the world around us. Unfortunately, laboratory research is...

Could multi-purpose technologies help tackle the laboratory space conundrum?

The scale of next-generation sequencing is expanding, and the efficiency of the sequence generation process has improved significantly over time. However, library and sample preparation bottlenecks remain troublesome inhibitors of productivity and...

4 ways automation helps deliver better value in genomics research

In the dynamic, fast-paced landscape of genomics research, laboratory heads are constantly challenged to do more with less and deliver greater value from their investment. With the cost of next-generation sequencing reducing year on year, there...

In the modern genomics lab, automation is accessible for all

In his book, 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', Stephen Covey tells the story of a woodcutter attempting to chop down a tree with a blunt saw. Despite the frustration of working with this ineffective tool, the woodcutter carried on, saying...

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