> Australian molecular diagnostics outfit Genetic Signatures announced plans for an estimated $15 million IPO to fuel expansion in the European and U.S. markets. Story (reg. req.)
> Molecular diagnostics maker CombiMatrix ($CBMX) launched its preimplantation genetic screening test for women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Release
> Stemina Biomarker Discovery snagged a $2.3 million investment from the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation to fund its clinical study of blood biomarkers in children with autism spectrum disorders. Story (reg. req.)
> Foundation Medicine ($FMI) unveiled new data from its ongoing collaboration with Clovis Oncology ($CLVS) that shows that its companion diagnostic can identify both BRCA-mutant patients and non-BRCA-mutant patients who could benefit from Clovis' rucaparib. Release
> Genetic Technologies completed the sale of its Australian Genetics business to Specialist Diagnostics Services for $2 million in cash, furthering its plans to refocus on its U.S. molecular diagnostics business and beef up commercialization for its breast cancer risk test. More (reg. req.)
> Adarza BioSystems inked a supply and licensing agreement with Horizon Discovery, giving the company the exclusive right to offer research services on its Arrayed Imaging Reflectometry multiplex immunoassay technology. Story (reg. req.)
> Australian proteomics outfit Proteomics International Laboratories is weighing an IPO worth up to $5.2 million to drive growth in its diagnostics, therapeutics and analytical services units. More (reg. req.)