Gene Logic, an Ocimum Biosolutions company, the leading integrated genomics service provider, has expanded its range of service offerings with the purchase of an Illumina iScan system. The system will be used with the recently released high density Infinium HD assays, Illumina's most advanced assays, as well as their whole genome expression and methylation technologies. This technology provides clients with another option for Genome Wide Association Studies and determination of chromosomal Copy Number Variation in DNA samples. Combined with Gene Logic's platforms for fine mapping and individual SNP detection, the Illumina iScan system further extends Gene Logic's industry-leading genotyping and gene expression profiling capabilities.

"Gene Logic is focused on providing high quality, validated and industry leading services to our clients. With the addition of the Illumina system, our clients can now get Illumina-based genomic and gene expression data generated with the quality, attention to detail and integrated offerings that make us the industry leaders. The Illumina system not only provides our clients with more choice but the system is integrated with our other genotyping and expression offerings. From Genome Wide Association Studies, follow-up studies and then individual SNP analysis, Gene Logic serves all these needs. As our clients' application needs evolve we will continue develop industry leading services to meet those needs. " says Anu Acharya, CEO, Gene Logic.

Gene Logic is a leading integrated genomics company providing comprehensive genomic reference databases, life science lab information management solutions, GLP-compliant microarray services and essential research consumables.