Bio-Techne's Lunaphore Collaborates With Wyss Center For Bio And Neuroengineering To Develop Automated Workflow For Simultaneous RNA And Protein Detection In 3D Specimens

Benzinga · 2d ago
  • Collaboration aims to automate RNA and protein detection in 3D tissue specimens, reducing complexity and technical barriers.
     
  • Innovation has the potential to improve preclinical research by reducing reliance on animal testing through New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) such as organoids and predictive modeling, enabling new directions and scale in advanced biomedical studies.
     
  • Partnership underscores Bio-Techne's commitment to drive innovation and accelerate the broad adoption of spatial biology.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ:TECH), a global provider of life science tools, reagents, and diagnostic products, today announced a strategic collaboration between one of its spatial biology brands, Lunaphore, and the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering (Wyss Geneva) to develop an automated workflow for simultaneous RNA and protein detection in 3D specimens. The project will enable high-resolution multiomic analysis within intact 3D samples.

Bio-Techne's current multiomic spatial biology technologies deliver unparalleled insights in 2D, enabling breakthroughs in disease research and therapeutic development. The Wyss initiative aims to extend these capabilities into 3D, unlocking an even deeper understanding of tissue structure and cellular interactions.

The partnership seeks to overcome the limitations of traditional approaches and manual processes, which often restrict the ability to capture the true complexity of biological systems. By automating multiomic analysis in 3D using thicker sections, this innovation has the potential to accelerate drug discovery, enhance diagnostic development, and reduce dependence on animal models by advancing organoid research and broader AI-driven predictive modeling, expanding both scientific progress and ethical research practices.

The partnership expands Bio-Techne's broader strategy to make spatial biology technologies more accessible and foster innovation in life sciences and diagnostics. By lowering technical barriers and increasing analytical depth, the collaboration with Wyss Geneva positions Bio-Techne as a leader in next-generation research tools, enabling scientists to study biology in its actual spatial context.