Tepnel makes acquisitions to expand clinical genotyping

Tepnel Life Sciences, a UK-based international molecular diagnostics and research products and services group, has announced the acquisition of laboratory service providers Wildlife DNA Services and Food DNA Services, both located in Wales, UK. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Food DNA Services provides high-quality genetic information for identifying food composition and origins, and will be integrated into Tepnel's existing food safety business.

Wildlife DNA Services is an established provider of genotyping services, specifically in the area of wildlife crime investigation and wildlife conservation. The acquisition will accelerate Tepnel's entry into the clinical genotyping market, broadening its service offering to the pharmaceutical industry.