Takara Bio USA, Inc.

Takara Bio USA, Inc. is a research tools and reagent supplier providing kits, reagents, instruments, and services for gene discovery, regulation, and function studies. The company operates as part of the Takara Bio Group, a global leader in biotechnology. Core product lines include next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms such as Shasta single-cell systems and spatial omics solutions (Trekker and Seeker); real-time PCR instruments including SmartChip ND high-throughput qPCR systems; nucleic acid purification kits (plasmid, genomic DNA, and RNA); PCR polymerases and master mixes; cDNA and mRNA synthesis reagents; cloning solutions (In-Fusion seamless cloning); stem cell research media and differentiation kits; gene editing and viral transduction products; protein purification systems; and antibodies and ELISA assays. The company also offers custom enzyme OEM services under ISO 13485:2016 certification, automated liquid handling integration partnerships, certified service provider programs for NGS workflows, and gene and cell therapy manufacturing services. Applications span molecular diagnostics, mRNA and protein therapeutics, pathogen detection, immunotherapy research, cancer research, and reproductive health. Products are marketed under the Clontech, TaKaRa, and Cellartis brand portfolios. The company serves academic research institutions, biotech firms, and clinical diagnostic laboratories globally.