What are Biobanks?
In the era of precision medicine, biobanking has emerged as a crucial component in the realm of healthcare. A biobank is a specialized facility or repository that systematically collects, processes, stores, and manages biological samples and associated data
A Guide to Magnetic Bead-Based Nucleic Acid Extraction
Among the myriad techniques for nucleic acid extraction, magnetic beads stand out as an efficient and reliable tool to implement when automating extraction workflows. Magnetic bead-based extraction relies on the use of paramagnetic particles with coatings capable of
The Challenges of cfDNA Purification
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has emerged as a revolutionary tool in the realm of molecular diagnostics, offering a non-invasive window into the genetic information of various bodily tissues. As discussed in a previous post, the development of cfDNA technology
Webinar December 14th
Omega Bio-tek invites you to join us for a live event on December 14th at 10:00 a.m. ET where we will introduce the new standard for high-volume, cost-effective nucleic acid purification. In this event, you will hear from
The future of high-volume, cost effective nucleic acid purification…
The future of Nucleic Acid Purification will be revealed… December 14, 2023 Introducing the MagBinder® Fit24 – the New Standard for High-Volume, Cost-Effective DNA/RNA Extraction Omega Bio-tek, an innovator of nucleic acid purification applications for 25 years, announces
DNA Sequencing Could Help Restore Genomic Diversity to at-risk Populations of Pumas in California
Introduction The consequences of the expansion of human development have been especially felt in California where human activity has eradicated several apex predators, like the California Grizzly and gray wolf. Unlike these predators, the puma, also called the mountain
What is PCR?
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a molecular biology technique used to amplify and replicate specific segments of DNA. Over time, PCR technology has evolved, giving rise to various methodologies, each tailored to specific needs. In this blog post,
What is NGS?
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a cutting-edge technology used to sequence nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule. Unlike Sanger Sequencing, which can sequence only one DNA fragment at a time, NGS allows researchers to sequence multiple DNA fragments
Webinar – Thursday Oct 12
Omega Bio-tek invites you to join us for a webinar on October 12th at 2:00 p.m. ET with Omega Bio-tek’s Jeff Roeder and Hamilton’s Michael Vuke. “Streamline your RNA/DNA Purification with Hamilton & Omega Bio-tek” where Jeff and
MagXtract® 3200 Application Showcase: Automated extraction of bacterial DNA from stool samples using Omega Bio-Tek’s Mag-Bind® Universal Pathogen 96 Kit
Victor Chen1, Kiranmai Durvasula2 1. Chroma ATE, Inc, Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan 333001 2. Omega Bio-tek, Inc, Norcross GA 30071 Introduction Stool sample analysis offers a simple, non-invasive methodology for detection of multiple disease-causing microbes, biomarker detection
High-Throughput, Fully Automated Cell-Free DNA Extraction from up to 10 mL Serum Samples
Authors: Chris Lee1, Jonatan Lysen1, Jeff Roeder1, Julie Baggs1, Kiranmai Durvasula1, Travis Butts1 Omega Bio-tek, Norcorss, GA 30071 Overview Purpose Development of a fully automated solution to extract cfDNA from up to 10 mL samples in 2.75 hours
Liquid vs. Solid Biopsy
Revolutionary advancements in medical technologies have armed physicians with state-of-the-art methods for detecting and monitoring cancer. Two of these methods are liquid and solid biopsies which provide physicians and researchers with integral information about a patient’s condition. What is a Solid Biopsy? Solid biopsies are the traditional method