LabX Media Group
Media and technology company
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LabX Media Group is a media and technology company based in Ontario, Canada, that is focused on the biological research community.[1] Founded in 1995 as an online marketplace for laboratory equipment, it has grown through various acquisitions to now have a presence in publishing and laboratory services.[2]
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| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Ontario, Canada |
| Website | labxmediagroup |
Brands
1DegreeBio, an online marketplace for life sciences products, was founded in 2009 as an independent company, but was acquired by LabX Media Group in 2016.[3]
LabWrench.com, an online forum for discussing laboratory equipment, was started by LabX Media Group in 2010 and is now partially integrated into the LabX marketplace.[4]
Lab Manager Magazine (acquired in 2008) is a trade journal for research lab managers.[4] The Scientist (acquired in 2011) is a professional magazine targeted towards life science researchers, with articles on current biology research.[4]
In 2016, LabX Media Group acquired UK-based Technology Networks, another trade journal targeted towards research scientists.[2] In 2020, LabX Media Group acquired IFLScience,[2] a popular science website founded by Elise Andrew.
In 2024, LabX Media acquired Discover magazine from Kalmbach Media.[5] In 2026, LabX Media acquired Scientific American from Springer Nature.[6]