454 Life Sciences

454 Life Sciences
IndustryBiotechnology
Founded2000
FateAcquired by Roche in 2007 and shut down by Roche in 2013 (production ceased mid-2016)
Headquarters,
USA
ProductsGenome sequencers, reagents
ServicesSequencing of genetic samples

454 Life Sciences was a biotechnology company based in Branford, Connecticut that specialized in high-throughput DNA sequencing. It was acquired by Roche in 2007 and shut down by Roche in 2013 when its technology became noncompetitive, although production continued until mid-2016.[1]

  1. ^ Hollmer, Mark (October 17, 2013). "Roche to close 454 Life Sciences as it reduces gene sequencing focus". Fierce Biotech.