Industry News: Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire point-of-care molecular diagnostics provider Mesa Biotech The acquisition aims to meet continuing demand for COVID-related testing as well as develop point-of care tests for future infectious diseases 22 Jan 2021 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a world leader in serving science, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mesa Biotech, Inc., a privately held molecular diagnostic company, for approximately $450 million in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, Thermo Fisher will pay up to an additional $100 million...