Downstream Applications

Overcoming the Challenges of Extraction Nucleic Acids from FFPE Samples

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Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples are invaluable resources for molecular pathology and biomedical research, preserving tissue architecture and enabling long-term storage. However, the very fixation process that protects these samples often complicates the extraction of high-quality nucleic acids, especially when over-fixation occurs. FFPE tissues present unique challenges, such as cross-linking, nucleic acid fragmentation, and the limited […]

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Using ddPCR to Detect Rare Variant Alleles in cfDNA Samples on the MagBinder® Fit24 Platform

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Carisa Townsend1, Kiranmai Durvasula1, Julie Baggs1, and Travis Butts1 Omega Bio-tek, Inc, Norcross, GA 30071 Introduction Recent advancements and studies have demonstrated the potential of cfDNA as a universal, non-invasive biomarker in cancer prognosis, diagnosis, and prenatal testing. cfDNA are found in low abundance and in a background of contaminating genomic DNA making it a

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Automated DNA Purification Solution from 2 mL Whole Blood Using Omega Bio-tek’s Reagents on the MagBinder® Fit24 Platform

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Carisa Townsend1, Kiranmai Durvasula1, and Travis Butts1 Omega Bio-tek, Inc, Norcross, GA 30071 Introduction With advances in genomics research, personalized medicine, and sequencing-based technologies, there is a necessity for purification of high-quality genomic DNA from large volumes of blood. The rapidly growing landscape of biorepositories that store large amounts of DNA from an enormous number

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RNA Depletion in Plasmid DNA Extractions with Mag-Bind® TotalPure NGS

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Introduction Traditionally, plasmid DNA purification hinges on alkaline lysis. In this method, bacteria, typically E. coli, containing the targeted plasmid DNA are harvested from overnight culture and resuspended in solution. A highly alkaline solution containing a detergent lyses the bacteria cells and denatures both the plasmid and genomic DNA. The addition of a highly acidic

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DNA from Saliva Performs Well Downstream, Despite Poor A260/A230 Ratios

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The non-invasive nature of sample collection makes saliva an appealing sample type for patients and researchers alike. However, one hindrance to using saliva for genomic analysis is the appearance of low purity in eluates when quantified using absorbance ratios. Here, we discuss the nature of absorbance ratios and contextualize their meaning when analyzing extractions from

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