By Jason Derry --
Affymetrix Inc. has announced today that it will acquire USB Corporation for approximately $75 million. USB develops and sells molecular biology products, biochemical reagents, and DNA sequencing reagents, including enzymes and kits for molecular biology research applications. Affymetrix is a leader in the field of microarray technology for genetic analysis. The
products and technology acquired by Affymetrix will enable it to accelerate development of new genetic analysis products, and add value to its available product portfolio.
Jason Derry, Ph.D., who graduated with honors from DePaul University College of Law, is a molecular biologist and founding author of Patent Docs.
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