Category: PCR

Lab life, in cartoon motion

HATS off to Life Techologies, for the latest in its excellent series of promotional videos. The tale of PhDiva and the Mystery Band has just been released on YouTube, and has already scored a few thousand views. This clever animation…

Host-cell DNA clearance process now automated

A NEW automated process for the clearance of host-cell DNA promises higher recovery rates and highly sensitive qPCR. In the manufacture of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies, the clearance of host cell DNA is a vital process for product safety.…

Third-generation polymerase boosts plant PCR

BETTER success rates and more efficient amplification in plant PCR is promised by the Kapa3 plant PCR kit, available in the UK exclusively from Anachem. Suitable for work on a variety of plant and tissue types, including seeds, leaf discs,…

PCR, now with added email

FLEXIBILITY and ease of use for busy laboratories are the key factors behind the Mastercycler range of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines from Eppendorf. Promising low noise and low energy consumption with high reliability and highly reproducible results, up to…

PCR plates optimised for cyclers and sequencers

PORVAIR Sciences polypropylene PCR plates, which are compatible with most 96- and 384-well block instruments, are summarised in a handy selection guide available from the company. Both standard and low profile 96-well plates are available with full, half, or no…

Mutagenesis guide is free download

A FREE download of a new guide to in vitro mutagenesis is available in either Epub or PDF version from the Integrated DNA Technolgies website. The company also invites requests for a print copy of the guide. Providing an overview…

Premixed oligonucleotides now available

A WAY to save valuable preparation time and concentrate on more demanding operations is promised by Integrated DNA Technologies with its new ready-to-order RxnReady oligonucleotides. The mixing of oligos to create multiple primers as part of a multiplex polymerase chain…