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 Michael will showcase how Omega Bio-tek and Hamilton can optimize your purification workflows! In this webinar, Jeff […]
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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 of cancers of the digestive tract to analysis of gut microbiome and their impact on physiological health
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 when integrated on Hamilton’s Microlab® STAR™ platform. Methods cfDNA extracted using automated protocol with Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit
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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 of analyzing tumors; this typically involves extracting samples of tissue from the tumor using a needle or
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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 it is being extracted from samples rich in inhibitors, such as humic and fulvic acid. The Mag-Bind®
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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 allows for a deeper understanding of the genetic make-up of the cancer cells and provides a roadmap
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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 from damaged or dying cells, and the shedding of DNA by normal cells. The presence of cfDNA
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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 extracted DNA, making it challenging for downstream applications such as PCR and NGS. Omega Bio-tek developed the Mag-Bind® FFPE
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 Bio-tek is an industry-leading manufacturer of nucleic acid purification kits, and the company has experienced a significant
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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 trained in plant community ecology, felt early on in his career that he was only seeing a
