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Follow on Google News | NewLeaf Symbiotics acquires Intuitive GenomicsCombination of biologicals and big data creates opportunities for investors
By: BRDG Park The acquisition of Intuitive Genomics’ elite computational and bioinformatics capabilities compliments NewLeaf’s R&D and product pipeline and positions the rapidly growing company as a top player in the burgeoning biologicals category. NewLeaf Symbiotics is researching and commercializing naturally beneficial plant bacteria for crop health and protection. The use of natural biologicals to control plant disease and increase crop yield is one of the most promising opportunities to address the rapidly expanding global agricultural productivity gap. “This is a major step forward for NewLeaf. A deep genomics and bioinformatics capability will be key to unlocking the full potential of our Prescriptive Biologics™ platform, R&D breakthroughs and the positive field results we are demonstrating,” Both companies are located at the BioResearch and Development Growth (BRDG) Park (http://www.brdg- “This is exactly the sort of collaboration the Danforth Plant Science Center seeks to foster. Here you have two locally incubated companies, each of which is a leader in its field, working in close proximity and recognizing the value in joining forces,” Carrington remarked. “We have been pushing the envelope in bioinformatics for the past several years and have concluded that there is tremendous potential in biologicals. This is clear when you consider the recent acquisitions by ag industry giants in this area, and the recent high impact studies on both human and plant microbiomes,” About NewLeaf Symbiotics: NewLeaf is a venture-backed agricultural biotech company that is researching and commercializing naturally beneficial plant bacteria for crop health and protection. NewLeaf, which is based in St. Louis, Missouri, was founded by a group of entrepreneurs and former Monsanto scientists and executives. Investors in NewLeaf include Rockport Capital, Open Prairie Ventures, and Pangaea Ventures. www.newleafsym.com About Intuitive Genomics: Intuitive Genomics was founded in 2010. The company writes and implements proprietary algorithms that analyze and interpret genome-scale datasets, providing actionable bioinformatics solutions for customers. www.intuitivegenomics.com End
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