Asuragen, a Bio-Techne brand Email Format
Biotechnology ResearchTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Asuragen, a Bio-Techne Diagnostics brand, operates in the biotechnology research sector with a focus on genetic testing and diagnostic solutions. Based in Austin, Texas, the company serves clinical laboratories and research teams pursuing carrier screening and genetic variant analysis, including tests for cystic fibrosis-related variants. The organization has pursued approaches that blend established PCR technology with long-read sequencing capabilities to streamline the identification of carrier genes within a single workflow. Now part of Bio-Techne Diagnostics, Asuragen continues to broaden its collaborations and product development. In March 2025, it announced a partnership with Oxford Nanopore Technologies to launch AmplideX Nanopore Carrier Plus Kit, a genetic panel and accompanying analysis software for carrier screening research.