Molecular Dynamics Announces New Products for Genetic Analysis; FluorImager 595 Reads Two-Color PCR Gels; Vistra Green Enables Quantitation, Analysis of DNA at Low Concentrations.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 1996--Molecular Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MDYN) today announced the introduction of two new products for genetic analysis. Molecular Dynamics' new FluorImager(TM) 595 system enables researchers to perform multiple-color fluorescent DNA analysis DNA analysis Any technique used to analyze genes and DNA. See Chromosome walking, DNA fingerprinting, Footprinting, In situ hybridization, Jeffries' probe, Jumping libraries, PCR, RFLP analysis, Southern blot hybridization. on PCR PCR polymerase chain reaction. PCR abbr. polymerase chain reaction Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (polymerase chain reaction polymerase chain reaction (pŏl`ĭmərās') (PCR), laboratory process in which a particular DNA segment from a mixture of DNA chains is rapidly replicated, producing a large, readily analyzed sample of a piece of DNA; the process is ) gel samples prepared using conventional sample preparation equipment. The new system's two-color capability allows researchers to run mixtures of PCR products and internal standards together in the same electrophoresis gel lanes to achieve higher levels of throughput and accuracy. The system is compatible with a variety of prevalent chemistries for PCR product labeling, including multiple color fluorescent reagent preparations used in automated DNA sequencing DNA sequencing The determination of the sequence of nucleotides in a sample of DNA. . Principal applications for the new system include DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. mutation detection, genetic linkage analysis and human identification. Unlike previous multiple-color DNA analysis systems, the FluorImager 595 system's detection and analysis capabilities can also be used for quantitative analysis Quantitative Analysis A security analysis that uses financial information derived from company annual reports and income statements to evaluate an investment decision. Notes: of additional sample types, including microplates, protein analysis membranes and fluorescent protein gels. And because the system analyzes gel samples following, rather than during electrophoresis, researchers can recover individual DNA bands from the gels for subsequent analysis. Commenting on the FluorImager 595 introduction, Jay Flatley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Molecular Dynamics, said: "We're encouraged by the rapid adoption of fluorescence-based analysis methods, and with the continuing strength of our FluorImager SI sales, particularly in Japan. With its specific capabilities in the area of PCR product analysis, we expect the new FluorImager 595 system to make multi-color fluorescence quantitation routine in pharmaceutical and biotech research labs." The FluorImager 595 will be marketed as the company's premium fluorescence imaging system for PCR product analysis, complementing the FluorImager SI, which will continue to be offered for general-purpose fluorescence imaging of gels, blots, and microplates. Customer shipments of the FluorImager 595 system are expected to begin in September. Vistra(TM) Green is a new DNA detection reagent for use with Molecular Dynamics' FluorImager SI, FluorImager 595, and Storm(TM) systems. Vistra Green provides 10 times the sensitivity of conventional DNA detection methods and makes sample preparation faster and simpler. Time consuming destaining steps, required with conventional DNA detection methods, are not necessary with Vistra Green. Vistra Green is available now from Amersham Life Science as part of the company's alliance with Molecular Dynamics. CONTACT: Molecular Dynamics, Sunnyvale Jay Flatley, 408/737-3000 Lynne Wagoner, 408/737-3002 |
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