Two new real-time PCR systems give researchers alternative affordable solutions for low throughput genomic research applications
Applied Biosystems has released two new real-time PCR systems to give researchers alternative affordable solutions for low throughput genomic research applications.
The 7300 and 7500 real-time PCR systems both combine thermal cycling, fluorescence detection and application-specific software for a variety of applications, including gene expression analysis, pathogen quantitation and SNP genotyping.
Compared with manual PCR quantification techniques, real-time PCR offers enormous time savings, greater sensitivity, superior precision and a larger dynamic range.
Both systems make use of the latest generation Peltier-based thermal cycling system, have a supported volume range of 25-100ul and include powerful and flexible software to guide experimental set-up, and automated analysis tools to simplify data processingand visualisation.
The 7300 system employs four-colour detection, where the 7500 system is more versatile and provides enhanced capabilities for five colours and an advanced optical configuration for detecting a broader range of fluorophores.
In addition, customers can purchase ready-to-use probe-based assays through the TaqMan assays-on-demand and TaqMan assays-by-design product lines for use with either system when performing gene expression analysis or SNP genotyping.
