What's Happening?
SPT Labtech and 10x Genomics have announced a partnership to automate workflows for single cell research. This collaboration will enable scientists to scale experiments using 10x's Chromium Single Cell platform, with future plans to expand to the Visium
Spatial platform. The partnership involves providing plug-and-play protocols on SPT Labtech's firefly® liquid handling platform, which aims to streamline single cell assay workflows and improve reproducibility, efficiency, and scalability. The partnership was highlighted at the ASHG conference in Boston, showcasing data from customer labs that demonstrate the benefits of automated liquid handling in single-cell library prep workflows.
Why It's Important?
The partnership between SPT Labtech and 10x Genomics is crucial for advancing single cell research by automating complex workflows. This collaboration is expected to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of single cell experiments, facilitating breakthroughs in genomic research and human health. By reducing barriers to adoption of advanced workflows, the partnership could accelerate scientific discoveries and innovations, benefiting researchers and potentially leading to new insights into biological processes and disease mechanisms.
