Instrument-free spatial biology to be showcased at Human Cell Atlas 2026
Trekker kits and spatial content on existing single-cell workflows through a platform-agnostic sequencing strategy.
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Read time
- 3 min read
Instrument-free · Single-cell · Multimodal
What’s changing
01
No new instrument
Spatial tagging happens upstream, in the workflows teams already run.
02
Archival tissue
FFPE support opens spatial studies to existing sample banks.
03
Open analysis
Outputs feed established open-source single-cell analysis tooling.
A broader path to discovery
Takara Bio USA will present data showing how instrument-free spatial mapping adds spatial resolution to established single-cell library preparation workflows without new capital equipment.
The expanded portfolio supports deeper biological insight from multiomics experiments while remaining designed for seamless integration. Researchers can add a new dimension to existing studies without purchasing a separate specialized instrument or abandoning the platforms already used in their laboratories.
Spatial context should be an added dimension to existing studies, not a separate programme.
Technology unlocks new possibilities
Single-cell spatial omics is redefining how scientists study tissue biology by enabling high-resolution maps of gene and protein expression. A straightforward workflow transforms standard single-cell data into spatial insight, and expanded bioinformatics software with dedicated field-application support helps researchers optimize downstream analysis with open-source tools.
Investing in what comes next
Takara Bio USA continues to expand its R&D teams and consolidate manufacturing at its facilities. The investment increases capacity to scale production, respond to global demand, and accelerate development of complementary platforms.
About Takara Bio
Tools for discovery. Support for every step.
Takara Bio USA manufactures and distributes research tools for NGS, PCR, gene delivery, genome editing, stem cell research, nucleic-acid and protein purification, and automated sample preparation.
Why Takara BioMedia contact
Liz Quinn, PhD
VP, Marketing
liz_quinn@takarabio.com
650.919.7400
