GenoLogics and CLC bio end-to-end next-generation sequencing
06 April, 2010GenoLogics and CLC bio have announced they will provide an end-to-end informatics and analysis solution, optimised for next-generation sequencing research, that addresses both laboratory and data management and data analysis, all within one integrated system.
Quantitative RNA analysis with the FlashGel system for RNA
01 April, 2010Assessment of RNA quality/integrity is key to consistent performance in a variety of uses, including microarrays, RT-PCR, and RTqPCR.
Eppendorf Eporator for transforming microorganisms with DNA/RNA
12 March, 2010The Eporator can be used as a fast, simple and safe way to transform bacteria, yeast and other microorganisms with DNA/RNA. Electroporation is claimed to yield significantly higher transformation efficiency, with highly reproducible results, compared with chemical methods.
Geometry rules RNA shapes
03 February, 2010It seems that the rules that dictate the three-dimensional shapes of RNA molecules are based simply on geometry and not on complex chemical interactions.
The DNA transistor
03 January, 2010In an effort to build a nanoscale DNA sequencer, IBM scientists are drilling nano-sized holes in computer-like chips and passing DNA strands through them in order to read the information contained within their genetic code.
Agilent Technologies SureSelect Target Enrichment System
03 December, 2009 byThe Agilent Technologies SureSelect Target Enrichment System, based on a hybrid selection technique, can be scaled to meet the needs of larger sequencing projects.
RNA isolation within specific cells
02 December, 2009A team of University of Oregon biologists, using fruit flies, has created a way to isolate RNA from specific cells, opening a new window on how gene expression drives normal development and disease-causing breakdowns.
AmpFISTR Identifiler Direct, Identifiler Plus and NGM PCR Amplification Kits
20 November, 2009 byForensic DNA kits with chemistry reagents, the AmpFISTR Identifiler Direct, Identifiler Plus and NGM PCR Amplification Kits provide good performance, efficiency and data quality, enabling fast recovery of more DNA results from a wider range of samples.
Agilent SureSelect Human All Exon kit
20 November, 2009 byThe SureSelect Human All Exon Kit for the Applied Biosystems SOLiD System enables target enrichment prior to next-generation DNA sequencing.
Gel documentation system
05 November, 2009Vilber Lourmat has announced the availability of its latest E-box, the VX-2, designed to occupy minimum bench space.
Microchip electrophoresis system
09 October, 2009Shimadzu’s MultiNA Microchip Electrophoresis System provides for fully automated DNA/RNA size confirmation and quantitation.
Genetic analysers
30 September, 2009 byDesigned with ease of use in mind, the 3500 Series Genetic Analyzers operate on standard power outlets and have no need for heat-ducting infrastructure. With an increased throughput, faster run times, innovative reagents and intuitive software, the 3500 Series is suited to capillary sequencing and fragment analysis.
DNA kits
10 September, 2009The QIAxcel DNA kits by QIAGEN replaces traditional gel analysis of DNA and RNA. Researchers can perform DNA fragment analysis in as little as ten minutes for 12 samples without the need for agarose gel preparation.
Electroporation system cuvette
09 June, 2009 byBio-Rad Laboratories has launched the Gene Pulser MXcell ShockPod cuvette chamber for its Gene Pulser MXcell electroporation system. The ShockPod offers researchers the flexibility to easily transition between electroporation plates and familiar cuvettes on the Gene Pulser MXcell electroporation system.
High-throughput magnetic DNA and RNA purification
09 June, 2009 byThe Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex is a compact magnetic bead processing system for rapid purification of DNA, RNA, proteins or cells. It can process 24 or 96 samples simultaneously and has a processing volume of 20-5000 µL. Additionally, the KingFisher Flex can be used with any brand of magnetic bead kit available as well as in-house developed kits.
