454 Life Sciences
Founded Year
2000Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$52.5MValuation
$0000About 454 Life Sciences
454 Life Sciences develops and commercializes novel instrumentation for high-throughput DNA sequencing. Specific applications include whole-genome sequencing, RNA analysis and ultra-deep sequencing of target genes. The hallmarks of 454 Sequencing are its simple, unbiased sample preparation and massively parallel sequencing, which makes large-scale scientific projects feasible and more affordable. In 2005, 454 Sequencing and the Genome Sequencer 20 System won The Wall Street Journal's top Innovation Award for 2005, and received an R&D 100 Editor's Choice Award as one of the most technologically significant products in 2006.
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454 Life Sciences Patents
454 Life Sciences has filed 31 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Biotechnology
- DNA
- Genetics

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1/16/2019 | 4/20/2021 | Molecular biology, Biotechnology, DNA, Genetics, Molecular biology techniques | Grant |
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Grant Date | 4/20/2021 |
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Related Topics | Molecular biology, Biotechnology, DNA, Genetics, Molecular biology techniques |
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Latest 454 Life Sciences News
Mar 14, 2016
Global Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market Worth USD 10,371.1 Million by 2021 - Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts Report 2016-2021 - Key Vendors: 454 Life Sciences, Agilent Technologies, Illumina - Research and Markets March 14, 2016 10:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time DUBLIN--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6c73qm/nextgeneration ) has announced the addition of the "Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market by Platforms (HiSeq, MiSeq, HiSeq X Ten/X Five, Nextseq500, Ion Proton, PGM, IonS5, PacBio & Sequel), Services (Targeted Sequencing, De novo),Application (Diagnostic, Drug Discovery) - Global Forecasts to 2021" report to their offering. The next generation sequencing market is expected to reach USD 10,371.1 Million by 2021 from USD 4,031.7 Million in 2016, at a CAGR of 20.8% between 2016 and 2021. The drivers for the NGS market include technological advancements in NGS products, increasing applications of NGS, entry of new market players, and increasing partnerships & collaborations among market players plus growing incidences of cancer, inherited rare disorders, and pre- and neo-natal disorders. This report segments the global NGS market into products & services, technology, application, and end user. The NGS market, by products & services is segmented into pre-sequencing products & services, NGS platforms, consumables, sequencing services, data analysis/bioinformatics. The pre-sequencing products & services segment if further categorized into DNA fragmentation. End repair, A-tailing, & size selection; library preparation & target enrichment; and quality control. Companies Mentioned: 454 Life Sciences Corporation (Roche Holding AG) Agilent Technologies, Inc.
454 Life Sciences Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was 454 Life Sciences founded?
454 Life Sciences was founded in 2000.
Where is 454 Life Sciences's headquarters?
454 Life Sciences's headquarters is located at 20 Commercial Street, Branford.
What is 454 Life Sciences's latest funding round?
454 Life Sciences's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did 454 Life Sciences raise?
454 Life Sciences raised a total of $52.5M.
Who are the investors of 454 Life Sciences?
Investors of 454 Life Sciences include Roche Holding, TowerBrook Capital Partners, Cooper Hill Partners and CuraGen.
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