Illumina Company Description
Illumina elucidates the human genome. The firm makes instruments used by life sciences and pharmaceutical researchers to test and analyze genes. With its Oligator technology, Illumina makes short pieces of DNA and with partner Invitrogen markets the products to researchers. Illumina also sells systems (based on its proprietary BeadArray technology) that facilitate large-scale testing of genetic variation and function in groups of people. The tests allow medical researchers to determine what genetic combinations are associated with various diseases, enabling faster diagnosis, better drugs, and individualized treatment. Customers include pharma and biotech companies, research centers, and academic institutions.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Illumina's organization from inception to current status.
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