ORANGE County, Calif., and OTTAWA, Ont. (July 6, 2024)
– Beckman Coulter Genomics today announced the development of
a new version of the DNAdvance System for use with DNA
Genotek’s Oragene®•DNA samples.
DNAdvance SP, from Beckman Coulter Genomics, is an extraction kit
for the isolation and purification of DNA from saliva samples
collected with DNA Genotek’s Oragene•DNA Self Collection
Kits. The high throughput genomic DNA (gDNA) isolation reagent
system enables the purification of high-quality DNA from saliva
samples, making it ideal for genotyping applications (SNP, fragment
analysis), sequencing and qPCR. The system provides researchers and
laboratories with an optimized and robust solution for DNA
extraction and purification from saliva collected with
Oragene•DNA Self Collection Kits.
Oragene•DNA is an all-in-one system for the collection,
stabilization, transportation and purification of DNA from saliva
that enables easy, reliable and cost effective collection of
samples from large numbers of individuals while providing
high-quality DNA.
"We chose to develop DNAdvance SP for Oragene•DNA samples
because more and more of our customers are using this proven,
non-invasive collection method," said Bassam El-Fahmawi, product
manager at Beckman Coulter Genomics. "Customers will see the
benefits of the collaboration in the consistent, high quality
results delivered by the system."
"The development of the DNAdvance SP System is a clear sign of the
growing interest in non-invasive DNA sample collection in the
scientific community," said Cindy MacCullough, vice president of
marketing, DNA Genotek. "There’s an increasing demand
for automated extractions from our customer base and the DNAdvance
SP System provides a streamlined extraction process that delivers
predictable, quality yields for Oragene•DNA."
About Beckman Coulter Genomics
Beckman Coulter Genomics, headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts,
is a leading provider of genomic services and nucleic acid
purification products, serving life-science researchers and the
pharmaceutical industry throughout the world. The company, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Beckman Coulter, was created by
combining Beckman Coulter’s Agencourt Bioscience with the
newly acquired Cogenics. By providing technical expertise,
combined with personalized service, Beckman Coulter Genomics
delivers the highest quality data, robust analyses and innovative
thinking. For more information, visit www.beckmangenomics.com.
About Beckman Coulter
Beckman Coulter, Inc., based in Orange County, California,
develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate
and innovate complex biomedical tests. More than 200,000 Beckman
Coulter systems operate in laboratories around the world, supplying
critical information for improving patient health and reducing the
cost of care. Recurring revenue, consisting of consumable supplies
(including reagent test kits), service and operating-type lease
payments, represent about 80 percent of the company's 2009 revenue
of $3.3 billion. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com.
About DNA Genotek
DNA Genotek focuses on providing high-quality biological sample
collection products. The company’s Oragene family of products
present the best way to collect and preserve large amounts of DNA
from saliva. The company also offers a family of products for
collecting DNA from animals and livestock. The reliability and
ease-of-use of the company’s products have resulted in rapid
adoption at top-tier health research institutions globally,
including Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and Johns Hopkins. DNA
Genotek markets its products worldwide and has established a global
customer base in over 85 countries. For more information about DNA
Genotek, visit www.dnagenotek.com
Oragene is a registered trademark of DNA Genotek, Inc.
DNAdvance, Beckman Coulter and the stylized logo are registered
trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc
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