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What is cell-free DNA (cfDNA)?
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) refers to small DNA fragments found in the bloodstream and other bodily fluids, such as spinal fluid and urine. These fragments are derived from various sources, including the breakdown of cells, the release of DNA
Mag-Bind® FFPE DNA Kit: The Ultimate Solution for Genomic DNA Purification from Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissue Samples
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples are commonly used for preserving and storing biological samples, such as cancer tumor samples, for future analysis. However, the formalin fixation and paraffin embedding process can significantly impact the quality and yield of
Omega Bio-tek Named Honoree of the 2022 Georgia Fast 40 – Second Consecutive Year
On May 18, 2022, Omega Bio-tek, Inc. was announced as one of the 40 honorees of the 2022 Georgia Fast 40 class. This will be the second year in a row Omega Bio-tek has received this honor. Omega
How Omega Bio-tek’s Mollusc Kit Helped Expose Errors in Our Understanding of Land Snail Taxonomy: Implications for Ecological Research, Biodiversity Conservation, and Climate Modeling
A Customer Success Story Correctly Identifying Land Snail Species Using Omega Bio-tek’s E.Z.N.A.® Mollusc DNA Kit Dr. Jeff Nekola and his land snail biodiversity research group work out of Masaryk University in the Czech Republic. Dr. Nekola, classically
Omega Bio-tek Announces Earning ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Omega Bio-tek Earns ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management Systems Certification From NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) NORCROSS, GA. JANUARY 26, 2022 Omega Bio-tek, a leading nucleic acid purification kit manufacturer, announced today that the company received ISO
Is It Harder to Extract DNA From Plants or Animals?
The challenges of plant DNA extraction, why it is important, and how to do it successfully The concept of extracting DNA from animals is not a foreign one. When it comes to DNA extraction, most people tend to
High-throughput, 384-well Plate-based Solution for Plant DNA Isolation
Up to 768 fresh, frozen, or dried plant tissue samples can be processed in approximately 1.5 hours. NORCROSS, GA. JANUARY 06, 2022 Omega Bio-tek, a leading nucleic acid purification kit manufacturer, announces its new plant genomic DNA
SARS-CoV-2 Viral RNA Extraction in 15 Minutes for Magnetic Processors
Omega Bio-tek’s New Fast Protocol for the Mag-Bind® Viral RNA Xpress Kit Aims to Help Laboratories Extract Viral RNA Faster Norcross, GA September 14, 2021 – Omega Bio-tek, a leading nucleic acid purification kit manufacturer, announces a 15-minute
Omega Bio-tek’s New Automation-Ready, Prefilled 96-Well Plates Kit Aims to Increase Convenience of DNA Purification
NORCROSS, GA., AUGUST 05, 2021 – Omega Bio-tek, a leading nucleic acid purification kit manufacturer, releases an automation-ready, prefilled DNA extraction kit for magnetic processors to purify DNA faster and easier than before. The convenient Mag-Bind® Blood &
Collaborators from Cornell Medical College, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the New York Genome Center Achieves Superior circulating, cell-free DNA Extraction Using Omega Bio-tek’s Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit
Research publication review and discussion: “Genome-wide cell-free DNA mutational integration enables ultra-sensitive cancer monitoring”, Nature Medicine. Circulating, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) holds great clinical significance for non-invasive disease detection, diagnosis, and monitoring for tumor, cancer, or fetal DNA studies.
Expand the Capabilities of Your Magnetic Processor Post COVID-19: DNA & RNA Purification Solutions from Omega Bio-tek
Register to Watch This Recording On-Demand High-throughput platforms played an essential role in assisting researchers in maximizing response capacity and meeting exceptional testing demand throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. One such platform, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s KingFisher®,
Omega Bio-tek Assists Ipsum Diagnostics by Providing Viral Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Extraction Kits as Part of an Automated, High-Throughput Solution for COVID-19 Testing
A Customer Success Story An Atlanta-based laboratory Ipsum Diagnostics raced to develop and implement a COVID-19 test on a massive scale. However, the wait for supplies was two to three weeks, and time was critical. By reaching out