Molecular biology tools companies develop technologies, reagents and instruments that enable the study and manipulation of DNA, RNA and proteins. These tools underpin research, diagnostics, drug discovery and biotechnology development across the life sciences sector.
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Browse 119 UK molecular biology tools companies below.
Genotyping reagents and assay solutions
3CR Bioscience is a UK-based life science company developing PCR-based genotyping reagents, assay kits and related instrumentation for molecular biology and genomics applications. The company provides SNP and indel genotyping chemistries, DNA extraction products and custom assay development services supporting…
Sequencing kits for genome-wide off-target analysis of gene editing
Broken String Biosciences is a genomics company that develops tools for measuring the safety of genome editing. Its platform uses next-generation sequencing to map DNA breaks and editing intermediates across the genome, allowing developers to detect and quantify on-target and off-target edits made by nucleases and…
Custom peptide synthesis, antibodies, and protein analysis services
Alta Bioscience is a manufacturer and accredited analytical laboratory specialising in custom biochemical synthesis and protein analysis services. The company produces custom peptides, peptide libraries, DNA oligonucleotides, and polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for academic, pharmaceutical, and food industry…
Custom recombinant antibody and protein development services
Scotia Biologics is a contract research organisation specialising in custom antibody and recombinant protein development for biomedical researchers and diagnostic developers. Services span antigen design, polyclonal and monoclonal antibody generation via hybridoma and phage display, antibody engineering including…
UK distributor of scientific instruments and consumables for life science research
Labtech is a UK-based distributor and service provider of scientific instruments and consumables for academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and NHS laboratories. Its portfolio spans molecular biology, cell biology, light microscopy, and electron microscopy, with a particular focus on 3D cell culture and…
AI-driven antibody reagents and diagnostics for research and clinical use
Vertebrate Antibodies is a contract research organisation developing custom monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven diagnostic products for research and clinical applications. Its AI-driven epitope prediction and antigen display platforms enable highly specific antibody generation against novel…
Novel gene synthesis technology for faster, lower-cost DNA production
Blue Beagle Bio is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel gene synthesis method aimed at delivering faster turnaround times and lower costs compared to existing commercial services. The company targets researchers in academia, SMEs, and the pharmaceutical industry, where access to accurate synthetic…
Developing cell-free long-DNA manufacturing for precision breeding
Newcleic develops cell-free methods for manufacturing long DNA sequences, drawing on biochemical engineering research at UCL. Its technology aims to make complex DNA production more reliable, accessible and sustainable. Its initial focus is agricultural biotechnology, supporting precision breeding and plant…
Laboratory instruments, electrophoresis systems and life science consumables
Thistle Scientific is a UK supplier and manufacturer of laboratory instruments and consumables for life science research. Its portfolio covers molecular biology, imaging, cell culture and liquid handling. Since acquiring Cleaver Scientific brand rights in 2023, the company also manufactures electrophoresis systems,…
PCR-based diagnostic kits, instruments and consumables manufacturer
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics is a manufacturer of molecular diagnostic instruments, kits, and consumables for clinical and food safety applications. Its CE-IVD certified product portfolio includes real-time qPCR assay kits for infectious diseases, genetic mutations, respiratory pathogens, sexually transmitted…
Solvent-free gold nanoparticles for lateral flow and IVD diagnostics
Grove Nanomaterials is a Welsh nanotechnology company developing a sustainable, solvent-free manufacturing process for gold nanoparticles used in lateral flow assays and in-vitro diagnostics. Based on patented nanoparticle beam deposition technology developed at Swansea University, the process eliminates the chemical…
Global life science tools, reagents, and bioprocessing supplier
Merck Life Science UK Limited is the UK subsidiary of Merck KGaA, a German science and technology company founded in 1668. The UK life science operation supplies research reagents, laboratory chemicals, filtration products, and bioprocessing materials to academic, industrial, and pharmaceutical customers. UK sites…
Recombinant antibodies developed using display technology platforms
Tresars is a developer and manufacturer of synthetic, non-animal-derived recombinant antibodies for life science research. Using phage, yeast, mRNA, and ribosome display technologies, the company selects and affinity-matures antibody clones against customer-specified protein targets without animal immunisation.…
Molecular controls manufacturer for infectious disease diagnostics
Qnostics is a manufacturer of molecular controls for use in molecular diagnostic laboratories and IVD product development. The company develops, manufactures and distributes a portfolio of characterised viral, bacterial and fungal reference materials for infectious disease targets, supporting assay performance…
Citation-based antibody search and scientific reagent market data
CiteAb is a scientific data company providing citation-based search and market intelligence for research reagents. Its online platform indexes antibodies, proteins, biochemicals, kits and other laboratory products, linking supplier information to publications and experimental evidence. Researchers use these data to…
Isothermal molecular diagnostics and assay development services
Simplex Molecular is a biotechnology company developing instrument-free nucleic acid testing technology alongside molecular biology research services. Its proprietary isothermal amplification chemistry operates at room temperature and is being developed into a portable, multiplexed diagnostic platform with…
Programmable synthetic organelle tools for protein expression and purification
Ailurus is a synthetic biology company that develops programmable biological systems and sells them as research tools to life science customers. Its current product uses synthetic membraneless organelles engineered through genetic code to streamline protein expression and purification in bacterial hosts, reducing…
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…
Custom modified oligonucleotides for research and therapeutics
ATDBio is a University of Southampton spin-out specialising in custom DNA and RNA oligonucleotide synthesis for research, diagnostics and therapeutic development. Its Southampton-based operations supply standard and chemically modified oligos, including antisense sequences, siRNA, aptamers and labelled probes, using…
Specialist reagent and custom service supplier
AMSBIO supplies research products and custom services to biological and pharmaceutical research organisations. Its product portfolio covers cell culture systems including three-dimensional culture models, glycobiology reagents, ELISA kits, lentiviral tools, and stem cell research products. The company also provides…