This application note describes how the Thermo Scientific™ high-throughput molecular biology workflow is efficient and effective for automating liquid handling steps in the DNA purification and analysis process. Determination of gender and Rhesus B factor from human blood samples is used as a practical example of this type of evaluation.
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The Thermo Scientific™ Versette is a compact automated liquid handler that offers 96- or 384-channel pipetting heads and user friendly programming options. Its reliable performance and compact size make it a flexible and convenient liquid handling solution for many kinds of laboratories. Versette is designed to perform a variety of liquid handling tasks for a wide range of applications including high-throughput immunoaffinity sample preparation with Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay (MSIA*) pipette tips. It also supports 96/384 plate replication, plate stamping and serial dilution procedures.Key Features: 96-and 384-channel pipetting heads Handle a total volume range of 0.5-300 µl All pipetting heads include RFID tags for self-identify, and utilize Thermo Scientific D.A.R.T.s tips Compact Size The six position stage uses a unique dual-level design to minimise space requirements Fits on standard benches and biological hoods User-friendly programming options: Simple pipetting procedures can be created using visual on-board graphical display For more complex protocols and advanced editing Thermo Scientific ControlMate software is available
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor offers great flexibility for high-throughput purification of DNA/RNA, proteins and cells from virtually any source.Using patented magnetic particle separation technology, the KingFisher Flex provides a fast and easy way to get high yields of purified samples with excellent reproducibility and quality.Key Features: High-throughput system processes up to 96 samples in 30 minutes Flexible, open system lets you customize your own purification process Patented magnetic particle processing technology lets you set your protocols and walk away Application Areas: Genetic testing Microbial identification Plant genetics Evolutionary studies / Phylogenetics Protein identification Immunology
The Thermo Scientific Multiskan GO UV/Vis microplate spectrophotometer offers free wavelength selection for both 96- and 384-well plates and various types of cuvettes. It features a broad wavelength range with UV area and pathlength correction, as well as fast spectral scanning; making it ideal for virtually any photometric research application, including DNA, RNA and protein analysis. The Multiskan GO can be controlled as a stand-alone with straight-forward internal software for quick and simple measurements. And even the most demanding applications can easily be set up using the intuitive Thermo Scientific SkanIt software for PC control. Both the internal and PC software are available in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.Key Features: Performs endpoint, kinetic and spectral scanning assays for 96- and 384-well plates, and cuvettes Compatible with Thermo ScientificTM μDropTM Plate – a quick and easy tool for DNA and RNA assays using sample volumes down to 2 μL Fast plate measurements - full spectrum of a sample in less than 10 seconds High quality data guaranteed by extensive self-diagnostics Automation compatible Application Areas: DNA and RNA quantification and purity Protein assays Immunoassays (ELISA) Cell proliferation and cytotoxicity assays Enzyme assays Reporter gene assays
