Lab Automation and Bioinformatics

Intelligent automation is continuously developing. Many industries are able to streamline their processes and become more efficient by utilising the power of AI and robotics. Laboratory automation is supported by a system comprised of computer hardware and software, conveyor systems, machinery and robotics and can be beneficial for processes such as recording data, high throughput screening and testing.

Bioinformatics is the use of technology to obtain, store and analyse biological data on a large scale. Through a combination of biology, computer science, maths and physics, complex biological information can be interpreted to give us a deeper understanding of human health.

This page serves as a hub for the latest news and research on lab automation and bioinformatics. Here, you will find information on bioinformatics tools, genomic sequencing, ways of using automated equipment in the lab and many other topics.

What is Intelligent Automation?

Intelligent automation is changing many industries. By leveraging AI and robotics, intelligent automation is streamlining processes and intelligently saving time.

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Latest Lab Automation and Bioinformatics News and Research

MafB Identified as Master Regulator of Macrophage Maturation

Researchers at the University of Liège have identified a key genetic regulator that enables macrophages to reach full maturity and preserve the health of our organs.

27 Feb 2026

High-Speed Algorithm Transforms Telomere to Telomere Genome Sequencing

Haoyu Cheng, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical informatics and data science at Yale School of Medicine, has developed a new algorithm capable of building complete human genomes using standard laboratory technology.

27 Feb 2026

Single-Cell Atlas Reveals Coordinated Aging Across Multiple Organs

As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

27 Feb 2026

Promega Unveils Cellular Target Engagement Technology Aimed at Expanding the Druggable Proteome at SLAS 2026

Promega Corporation is launching a new live-cell target engagement platform that could close a long-standing gap between biochemical and cellular assays for understudied or difficult-to-interrogate proteins.

27 Feb 2026

ARES Scientific Announces Acquisition of Animal Care Systems, Marking First Strategic Roll-Up in Growth Platform

ARES Scientific, a rapidly growing provider of innovative laboratory and research solutions, today announced the acquisition of Animal Care Systems (ACS), a respected leader in laboratory animal care equipment and solutions.

27 Feb 2026

Select Small Non-Coding RNAs May Predict Survival in Older Adults

Research in Aging Cell indicates that blood levels of particular small non-coding RNAs, which regulate gene expression, may influence how long a person lives.

26 Feb 2026

Study Uncovers Regulated Nuclear DNA Extraction in Dying Cells

Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the nucleus, which houses the genetic material and is separated from the cytoplasm by a robust nuclear envelope.

26 Feb 2026

Large-Scale Study Maps DNA Variants Shaping Human Disease Risk

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health traits.

26 Feb 2026

5,000-Year-Old Cave Bacterium Resists Antibiotics and Kills Pathogens

Psychrobacter SC65A.3, preserved in cave ice, harbors multidrug resistance genes and exhibits antimicrobial activity, offering insights into ancient resistomes.

26 Feb 2026

Microplastics Reshape Soil Microbial Genes and Ecosystem Functions

Microplastics are now widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but a growing body of research suggests they may pose equally serious risks on land.

24 Feb 2026

Hutton Scientists Develop New Test for Fecal Contamination Which Cuts Time for Results From 24 Hours to Four

Scientists at The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources, have developed a new test that reduces the time required to analyze water samples for indicators of fecal contamination from 24 hours to four.

24 Feb 2026

DS Smith Engage Bees to Montor Natural Habitats at Thirteen Packaging Facilities in France

DS Smith, an International Paper company, and a leading global supplier of fiber-based and sustainable packaging solutions, announces the first results of its partnership with Apilab, a world leader in bee biomonitoring.

24 Feb 2026

New Multicolor Electron Microscopy Reveals Cell Structure and Proteins in Vivid Detail

Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that uses a novel contrast mechanism in bioimaging to merge the strengths of two powerful microscopy methods, allowing researchers to see both the intricate architecture of cells and the specific locations of proteins-all in vivid color and at nanometer resolution.

23 Feb 2026

Scientists Create Charge-Free Polymer to Improve Gene Therapy Delivery

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new molecule which carries DNA into biological cells, to treat or vaccinate against illnesses.

23 Feb 2026

Scientists Discover Unique Chromosome Reorganization in Developing Germ Cells

Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have shown for the first time that, before they can start developing into egg and sperm cells, the embryonic precursors of these cells uniquely reshape the 3D organization of their genetic material.

23 Feb 2026

Research Reveals Genetic Roots of Aesthetic Chills

Why do some people feel chills when listening to music, reading poetry, or viewing a powerful work of art, while others do not?

23 Feb 2026

Unlocking the Fear Circuitry of the Brain

Consider a star-shaped cell in the brain, extending its spindly arms to cradle the neurons surrounding it. That is an astrocyte, and for a long time, scientists assumed its role was to care for the brain, gluing neurons together and preserving neural circuits.

23 Feb 2026

Small RNAs in the Sperm Guide the Earliest Stages of Embryonic Development

Mounting evidence from research on nematodes to mice indicate that a father's environment, such as what he eats or if he is exposed to stress or toxicants, can lead to metabolic and behavioral disorders in his offspring.

20 Feb 2026

Brain's Hypothalamus Neurons Crucial for Endurance Gains After Exercise

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have discovered that what happens in your brain after a run may determine whether you gain endurance over time.

20 Feb 2026

Lab-Grown Brain Tissue Masters a Classic Computing Benchmark

Imagine balancing a ruler upright in the palm of the hand: There is a need to continually pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make several little changes to ensure it does not topple over.

20 Feb 2026