DNA testing for pet dogs
25 March, 2009DNA testing to establish the breed of pet dogs is now commercially available in Australia.
Nucleic acid extractor
01 January, 2009The Spri-te nucleic acid extractor for the automated purification of DNA and RNA prepares between one and 10 samples in about 30 minutes and requires minimal user training.
Whole transcriptome amplification
01 January, 2009Sigma-Aldrich has launched the TransPlex Whole Transcriptome Amplification (WTA2) technology. TransPlex technology is said to be a fast, sensitive and robust method for amplifying total RNA from a variety of sample tissue sources such as animals, plants and microorganisms.
Genomic DNA: extraction from whole blood
10 November, 2008 by Beckman Coulter AustraliaTo find out how a DNA purification system isolates and purifies genomic DNA (gDNA) from whole blood, serum and FTA cards, download this tech paper.
cDNA synthesis kit
01 July, 2008The SuperScript Vilo cDNA synthesis kit provides reliable and sensitive first strand cDNA synthesis. The kit uses RNAse H reduced SuperScript III Reverse Transcriptase, generating greatly increased yields of cDNA and improving qPCR sensitivity.
MCE-202 microchip electrophoresis system
08 April, 2008The MCE-202 MultiNA quickly and easily performs DNA and RNA nucleic acid size confirmation and quantitation. It uses microchip technology to conduct fully automated high-speed electrophoresis separation, with fluorescence detection for high-sensitivity analysis.
Real-time transilluminator
07 February, 2008With the E-Gel Safe Imager Real-Time Transilluminator, users can watch migration of DNA bands in real time when carrying out electrophoresis using the E-Gel iBase and E-Gel Pre-Cast Agarose gel containing SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain. The transilluminator is designed to fit beneath the E-Gel iBase Power System and is intended for use with E-Gels containing SYBR Safe. Blue light emitted by the instrument is suitable for viewing DNA that is stained with SYBR Safe.
DNA sequencing platform
09 January, 2008The Solid System DNA sequencing platform is claimed to enable new ways of performing genetic analysis applications.
Decoy makes drug effective against super bug
11 December, 2007A DNA-based therapy could speed the development of effective drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant super bugs.
Identifying counterfeit products by their DNA
12 September, 2007DNA-embedded ink used in packaging may become the solution that authorities and companies need to combat counterfeit products.
Discrimination and DNA databases
10 September, 2007 by Janette Woodhouse, EditorLast month, the South Australian government began accessing the national DNA database. In just the first few days the database has linked suspects to more than 20 unsolved crimes, including rape and assault, some dating back to the 1980s
DNA fragment cloning
06 August, 2007MultiSite Gateway Pro Technology enables users to efficiently and conveniently assemble multiple DNA fragments in the desired order and orientation into a Gateway Expression vector.
Who owns your DNA?
06 August, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistThere is no doubt that genetic testing and the mapping of the human genome has changed the face of medicine, but it also raises new debates over ethics and, more importantly, who owns your genetic information?
Introducing Personal Automation
06 July, 2007The Maxwell 16 System offers automated and truly walk-away nucleic acid purification that saves time and labour by eliminating reagent preparation, pipetting and centrifugation steps.
DNA-damage test could aid drug development
28 June, 2007Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Whitehead Institute have developed a cell culture test for assessing a compound’s genetic toxicity that may prove dramatically cheaper than existing animal tests. This assay would allow genetic toxicity to be examined far earlier in the drug development process.
