12 years ago

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Secures £40 Million in Funding

  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a UK-based company specializing in nanopore-based electronic molecular analysis systems, has raised £40 million in funding

  • The company plans to use the funds to develop its commercial and manufacturing infrastructure, continue research and development in nanopore sensing, and for various corporate objectives including building and defending its intellectual property portfolio.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Scientists are limited in their ability to analyse DNA, RNA and proteins, making it difficult to discover new drugs, diagnose diseases early, and improve food production."

      Solution

      "Oxford Nanopore Technologies is building a new generation of electronic systems that can analyse single molecules using nanopore technology. This allows scientists to quickly and efficiently analyse DNA, RNA, and proteins, leading to faster and more accurate results."

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