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Takara Bio Acquired Curio Bioscience to Expands Single-Cell Genomics

Press Release/Jan 16, 2025 — Takara Bio USA Holdings, Inc. (TBUSH) has acquired Curio Bioscience, a leader in spatial genomics, to enhance its single-cell omics portfolio. This strategic move brings together Curio’s advanced spatial biology technologies with Takara Bio’s cutting-edge NGS and single-cell genomics tools, offering groundbreaking solutions for researchers worldwide.

“With the addition of Curio Bioscience, we continue our legacy of innovation by integrating truly single-cell spatial technology to empower researchers.”

Key Highlights:

  • Strategic Acquisition: Takara Bio’s purchase of Curio Bioscience combines expertise in spatial genomics with its established single-cell and NGS solutions.
  • New Technologies Added:
    • Trekker: First single-cell spatial technology enabling spatially resolved molecular insights.
    • Seeker: Innovative tool for mapping the entire transcriptome with high sensitivity and resolution.
  • Research Impact:
    • Provides spatially resolved maps of cellular organization within tissues.
    • Advances research in cancer biology, neuroscience, developmental biology, and immunology.
  • Strengthened Portfolio: Curio’s tools integrate seamlessly with Takara Bio’s existing products, supporting transformative research in the life sciences.
  • Advisory Teams: Houlihan Lokey and Cooley LLP advised Takara Bio, while Aquilo Partners, L.P., and Dorsey & Whitney LLP supported Curio Bioscience.

About Takara Bio:
Takara Bio Inc., a global leader in biotechnology, offers solutions in NGS, gene therapy, and stem cell research, committed to advancing health and quality of life through innovation.

About Curio Bioscience:
Based in Palo Alto, California, Curio Bioscience pioneers high-resolution spatial biology tools to map the transcriptome with existing sequencing workflows.

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