(Sharecast News) - Genus revealed on Monday that non-executive director Celia Baxter had acquired 2,336 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed biotech firm.

Baxter, who joined the board of Genus in November 2025, purchased the shares on Friday at an average price 2,139.51p each, for a total value of £49,979.

As of 1530 BST, Genus shares were down 0.56% at 2,146p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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