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
Mag-Bind® Environmental DNA 96 Kit: High Quality Extractions from Inhibitor-rich Samples
The characterization of the metagenomics of an ecosystem is an integral part of environmental research and understanding the role microorganisms play within their ecosystem. However, isolating high-quality DNA to allow for this characterization can be a challenge when
June 16-18, 2023 American Society for Microbiology
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge science at ASM Microbe’s 2023 conference in Houston, June 16-18. This is the largest gathering of microbiologists in the world; and the only meeting in the field that explores the full scope of microbiology
June 14-16, 2023 International Society for Stem Cell Research
Discoveries, collaboration, advocacy, innovation, and more await you this Spring!! Meet us in Boston for ISSCR, June 10-12 for a gathering of the brightest minds in stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Stop by Omega Bio-tek booth #306
June 10-12, 2023 European Society of Human Genetics
We are heading to Glasgow, Scotland, June 10-13 for the 2023 European Society of Human Genetics conference. Find out about the latest developments in human genetics and meet with professionals from all parts of human genetics. Visit the
April 15-18, 2023 European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
The 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases will be in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 15-18 and so will we! This is the world’s premier meeting in the fields of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. https://www.eccmid.org Over 100
Why Purify Cancer DNA and RNA?
With advancements in purification protocols, laboratory equipment, and chemistry, it has become possible to isolate, quantify, and sequence cancer cell DNA and RNA efficiently. This is crucial for accurate diagnosis and helps support patient care-plan development, as it
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 at Booth D3 in SLAS Europe 5/24-5/27, 2022 Conference and Exhibition
We look forward to seeing our friends and colleagues in Dublin for the SLAS Europe 2022 Conference and Exhibition. Please come by our booth to see the newest additions to our nucleic acid purification portfolio and learn about
