September 16^th 2004

> NextGen Sciences announces the signing of new distribution agreements

NextGen Sciences Ltd (Cambridgeshire, UK and Boston, USA), a leading provider of solutions for molecular biology and protein research, today announced that it has further extended the company’s global business with the signing of distribution agreements for its integrated technology solutions in Asia.

The agreements appoint Cold Spring Biotech Corp (Beijing) and ITS Group Ltd (Singapore) as NextGen Sciences’ distribution partners. Cold Spring Biotech will sell NextGen Sciences’ products to customers in mainland China, and the ITS group to customers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

“We are extremely pleased to begin our partnerships with Cold Spring Biotech Corp and ITS Group Ltd. Both companies are recognised as leading distributors of scientific instrumentation.” Commented Dr Grant Cameron, Commercial Director, NextGen Sciences. “Over the next few months NextGen Sciences will be introducing a suite of new products, and these agreements are part of our strategy to set up a strong network of global distributors prior to product launches.”

About NextGen Sciences

NextGen Sciences Ltd is a leading provider of integrated solutions for molecular biology and protein research. The company’s advanced technologies fully automate established, complex research techniques, improving results and accelerating discovery.

With a team of skilled individuals comprising expert discovery scientists, software and design engineers, NextGen Sciences is uniquely positioned to rapidly progress technology solutions from design concept to market. The company has a strong track record of launching first to market products and has achieved an international reputation for successfully commercialising technology.

Further information can be found at: www.nextgensciences.com

Contact Lorna Watson, Marketing Manager lorna.watson@nextgensciences.com