Genomics and multi-omics companies develop technologies, services and analytical platforms that help researchers and clinicians understand biological systems at the DNA, RNA, protein and cellular level. The field underpins advances in precision medicine, drug discovery, diagnostics, agriculture and biotechnology.
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Browse 190 UK genomics and multi-omics companies below.
Genomics platform developing RNA therapies for chronic liver disease
Ochre Bio is a biotechnology company developing RNA therapeutics for chronic liver disease using a platform built on large-scale human liver datasets. The platform integrates gene perturbation atlases, single-cell genomics from perfused donor livers, and machine learning to identify and validate disease-modifying drug…
Robotic colony picking and high-throughput microbial screening instruments
Singer Instruments designs and manufactures laboratory automation robots and mechatronic workstations for microbial research. Flagship products include a high-throughput array pinning robot, and a precision AI-guided colony picker, used for genome-wide screens, colony picking, and high-throughput phenotyping of yeast,…
Version-controlled graph database for biomedical knowledge modelling
TuringDB is a scientific software company developing a version-controlled graph database for complex biomedical and other connected datasets. Originating from Turing Biosystems, its platform supports multi-hop analysis of genes, proteins, disease pathways, compounds and clinical cohorts, with reproducible graph…
Molecular assay platform for genomic profiling in cancer diagnostics
Biofidelity is a Cambridge-based genomic technology company developing molecular assays for cancer biomarker detection in tissue and liquid biopsy samples. Its proprietary platform enables ultra-sensitive detection of somatic mutations at low variant allele fractions using a simplified four-step qPCR workflow, without…
Multi-organism toxicology research and alternative chemical safety testing
PrecisionTox is a University of Birmingham-led international research consortium developing alternative approaches to chemical safety assessment. Its scientists compare molecular toxicity responses across diverse experimental organisms and human cell systems, integrating genomics, metabolomics and computational…
DNA testing and genetic analysis for bees and other pollinators
Beebytes is a Scottish social enterprise providing genetic testing and DNA analysis for honeybees and other pollinators. Its services examine honeybee ancestry and genetic admixture, while environmental DNA analysis helps identify floral forage used by bees and other pollinating insects. The resulting evidence…
Connecting UK bioinformatics data services, standards and training
ELIXIR-UK is the United Kingdom's national node of ELIXIR, a distributed European infrastructure supporting biological data research. Coordinated from the Earlham Institute, it connects universities and research organisations that develop and maintain bioinformatics tools, datasets, standards and training. The network…
DNA, drug, and alcohol testing laboratory for legal and workplace clients
AlphaBiolabs is a UKAS-accredited laboratory providing DNA relationship and paternity testing, drug and alcohol testing, and health screening services. The company serves the legal profession, businesses, social services, and the general public, with results accepted by the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and UK…
Sample management, cold-chain storage and genomic services for life sciences
Azenta Life Sciences is a provider of sample management, storage and genomic services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and healthcare organisations. It supplies automated cold storage systems and laboratory consumables, operates biorepositories for temperature-controlled storage and logistics of biological…
GMP-grade cell-free synthetic DNA for genetic medicines
4basebio is a biotechnology manufacturing company producing GMP-grade synthetic DNA for use in cell and gene therapies, mRNA vaccines and genome editing applications. Using an enzymatic, cell-free synthesis process, the company manufactures application-specific linear DNA constructs that overcome the purity and…
Metagenomic microbiome analysis for aquaculture health monitoring
Esox Biologics is a biotechnology company providing metagenomic analysis for aquaculture health monitoring. Its Detect service sequences microbial DNA in water and animal swab samples, profiling pathogens and beneficial microorganisms without predefined target panels. The company also researches bacteriophage-based…
Single-cell omics analysis platform for precision neuroscience research
CellClar is a UK-based Community Interest Company developing an AI-assisted software platform for single-cell omics data analysis in precision medicine. Its flagship product is designed to transform complex single-cell sequencing datasets into actionable insights for researchers working on neurodegenerative diseases,…
Human ovarian cell models and multi-omics drug discovery
OvartiX is a Cambridge biotechnology company developing drug-discovery tools and therapeutic programmes for ovarian and reproductive health. Its platform combines human multi-omics datasets, machine learning and engineered two- and three-dimensional ovarian cell models to identify and validate disease targets. Founded…
Single-cell somatic mutation analysis for measuring biological ageing
AgeCurve is a geroscience company developing diagnostics that measure biological ageing at the level of individual cells. Its approach analyses the burden and lineage structure of somatic mutations in single cells, combining genotype with cellular phenotype data through machine learning to estimate how far ageing has…
University research institute advancing stem cell biology and therapeutics
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is a University of Cambridge research institute investigating stem cell biology, tissue maintenance and disease. Its research groups study stem cell states, disease mechanisms and therapeutic applications using cell culture, genomics, imaging and experimental models. Based at Cambridge…
Global diabetes and cardiometabolic medicines leader
Novo Nordisk Limited is the UK commercial and medical affiliate of Novo Nordisk A/S, the Danish pharmaceutical company focused on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. The UK operation covers commercialisation, medical affairs, and clinical trial activities. Separately, Novo Nordisk Research Centre Oxford…
Non-invasive mitochondrial DNA damage testing for skin health research
Skin Life Analytics is a biotechnology company providing PCR-based testing services that quantify mitochondrial DNA damage in skin using non-invasive swab sampling. The technology detects molecular markers of skin ageing, UV damage, and environmental stress before visible signs appear. Services include direct testing…
Rejuvenation biology company decoding the genomics of cellular ageing reversal
clock.health is a biotechnology company developing therapies to reverse cellular ageing and extend healthspan by decoding the biological programmes that govern cell rejuvenation. Using a proprietary model in which human induced pluripotent stem cells are artificially aged then permitted to self-rejuvenate, the company…
DNA methylation blood tests for ovarian and pancreatic cancers
GenoME Diagnostics is a biotechnology company developing molecular blood tests for cancer detection and monitoring. Its liquid biopsy platform identifies DNA methylation and fragmentomic biomarkers, combining them into multiplexed droplet digital PCR assays. Its lead test targets ovarian cancer recurrence and…
Automated sampling instruments for molecular environmental monitoring
Biota Trace develops automated sampling technology for environmental monitoring in air and water. Its instruments connect molecular sample collection with sensors and digital data, allowing samples to be gathered in response to environmental events rather than only at fixed intervals. The approach is intended to…