Invitae Scores M&A Double Whammy In Reproductive Health Dx

Genetic information specialist Invitae is spreading into the reproductive health market with the proposed acquisition of two genetic testing companies that are focused on this area. The addition of Good Start Genetics and Combinatrix will enable Invitae to gain a foothold in the lucrative perinatal. Prenatal and neonatal testing markets. These deals bring the total number of acquisitions made by Invitae to three this year so far.

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Invitae expands genetic testing offerings; moves into reproductive health with M&A deals • Source: Shutterstock

Invitae Corp. is scooping-up two acquisitions to further expand its genetic test offerings, currently focused on inherited adult and pediatric conditions, into the reproductive health arena.

The San Francisco firm has agreed to acquire Good Start Genetics Inc., a privately-held company focused on preimplantation and...

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