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Friday, May 27, 2005
 
Genomics One Corporation announces the sale of its BioCan Scientific Inc. subsidiaries to Medicorp Inc
Genomics One Corporation announces the sale of its BioCan Scientific Inc. subsidiaries to Medicorp Inc.

LAVAL, QC, May 27 Genomics One Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange: GNX) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the terms of a Sale Transaction between Genomics One and Medicorp Inc. of Montreal for the sale of the assets of its BioCan Scientific subsidiaries in Canada and in the US. The Asset Sale Agreement contemplates purchase of all of the trade related assets of BioCan Scientific by Medicorp Inc. The Sale Transaction has a total estimated value of $677,330, all payable in cash.

The closing of the Sale Transaction is planned for May 31st, 2005 at which time Medicorp Inc. will pay $500,000, with the balance of $177,330 being held in escrow for 90 days. The escrow amount, with accumulated interest, will be paid to the sellers, after customary trade adjustments, if any, to be agreed between the parties. The Sale Transaction requires the approval of a majority of the Shareholders of Genomics One. Two major shareholders, and co-founders, of Genomics One with total holdings representing 49.18% and 9 other shareholders representing 1.45%, for a total of 50.63% of the outstanding shares of Genomics One, are approving the Sale Transaction.





The market for research reagents and components is a very competitive market and over the past years Genomics One Corporation has been working on new business opportunities. As previously announced, the Corporation has decided to enter into the BioDefense market with innovative Mass Spectrometry Technology. The Corporation will now focus all of its efforts and resources on this significant market opportunity. Successful conclusion of this transaction will enable Genomics One to focus on and execute its new strategic plan in the BioDefense market while at the same time pursuing its related equity financing activities.

Medicorp Inc. is the largest manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic research reagents in Canada, with sales worldwide. Its head office is in Montreal. For more information about Medicorp Inc. you can visit their website at www.medicorp.com .

Founded in 1995, Genomics One Corporation is a Biotechnology Company dedicated to supplying the Life Sciences Market with high quality technology and products. Our goal is to ensure that our core business continues to be the key to the success of our clients; who are scientists, physicians, graduate students and technicians around the world that work in research and diagnostic laboratories. Genomics One sells its products directly in North America through its wholly-owned subsidiaries BioCan Scientific Inc., (Canada) and BioCan Scientific Inc., (USA). For more information about Genomics One Corporation visit www.genomicsone.com .

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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