Takara Bio
Press release

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.

Andrew Farmer, PhD · Chief Scientific Officer, Takara Bio USA

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 Bio

Media contact

Liz Quinn, PhD

VP, Marketing

liz_quinn@takarabio.com

650.919.7400