bioMerieux has announced the launch of GENE-UP®, its new polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based molecular diagnostic system for the detection of microorganisms (bacteria and viruses). This platform enables the microbiological control of food, raw materials and the production environment for customers in the agri-food sector. It is currently available for laboratories in the United States and plans are underway to introduce it in Europe, Latin America and Asia during the first half of 2016.
bioMerieux developed GENE-UP® jointly with BioFire Defense--a U.S. company recognized for its expertise in PCR-based molecular biology systems and acquired by bioMerieux--in January 2014. This innovative solution considerably simplifies lab workflow, improving productivity while limiting the risk of inter-sample contamination.