Ambion Life Technologies

Ambion, Inc. (often referred to as Ambion Life Technologies) was a leading biotechnology company specializing in the development and supply of RNA-based life science research and molecular biology products. Founded in 1989 by Dr. Matt Winkler, the company became widely known as "The RNA Company," providing a comprehensive portfolio of kits, enzymes, and reagents for RNA isolation, stability, detection, and analysis, including siRNA and microRNA reagents. In 2006, Applied Biosystems acquired Ambion's Research Products Division for $273 million, while its diagnostics division spun out to form Asuragen. Following subsequent mergers and acquisitions, Ambion's product lines became part of Life Technologies and are currently marketed under Thermo Fisher Scientific.