Laboratory services company Poplar Healthcare has announced the acquisition of cytogenetics reference laboratory, Genetics of Memphis Inc.

Both the companies involved in the acquisition are based in the US.

UK-based Novanta Inc has announced the acquisition of ATON GmbH’s subsidiary, W.O.M. World of Medicine GmbH (WOM), for €115m ($129.5m).

ATON is an investment company, while WOM is a minimally invasive medical equipment developer and manufacturer. Both the companies are based in Germany.

"The acquisition will broaden Novanta’s presence in the medical end-user market."

The acquisition will broaden Novanta’s presence in the medical end-user market.

Sysmex has announced the acquisition of UK-based molecular genetics company, OGT.

Based in Japan, Sysmex is an in-vitro diagnostics instruments and reagents developer and seller.

The acquisition will enable Sysmex to enter the cytogenetics market.