BBI Solutions OEM Limited (BBI), the premier independent manufacturer of immunodiagnostic reagents globally, has announced the successful closing of the acquisition of IBEX Technologies Inc. (IBEX), a leading developer and manufacturer of high-precision enzymes and diagnostic solutions located in Montreal, Quebec. This acquisition strategically enhances BBI’s capabilities to support In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers with the growing global demand for IVD haemostasis testing, driven by an ageing population, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and an increased reliance on point-of-care tests in surgery and trauma settings. By incorporating IBEX’s innovative enzyme technologies into its extensive portfolio of recombinant proteins, BBI is also responding to the notable industry shift towards recombinantly produced reagents for IVD tests, reflecting a growing preference for more standardized and reliable testing methodologies.

Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, and OPKO Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPK), a multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company, announced today that they have entered into an agreement for Labcorp to acquire select assets of BioReference Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of OPKO Health.

Illumina may avoid an approximately 432 million euro fine related to its Grail takeover after an adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) ruled in its favor Thursday.

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), a Boston, MA-based company which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the acquisition of Proof Diagnostics, a life sciences tools, diagnostics and computational discovery company.

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the "Company") today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. All results in this release reflect only continuing operations unless otherwise noted.

Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings in the rapidly evolving field of In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) in China.

Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced it has completed the sale of certain reproductive health assets, which include carrier screening and non-invasive prenatal screening, to Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA).

Myriad Genetics said Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select assets from Intermountain Precision Genomics' laboratory business, including the Precise Tumor Test, the Precise Liquid Test, and IPG’s CLIA-certified laboratory in St. George, Utah.

US-based Calibre Scientific has acquired German MoBiTech for an undisclosed amount to bolster its portfolio of diagnostic services.

US-based Veracyte has agreed to acquire minimal residual disease (MRD) test developer C2i genomics in a deal worth up to $95m, strengthening its range of cancer diagnostic products.