what’s new
Kits for CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
Rotary evaporators
CRISPR/Cas9 technology offers an
of rotary evaporators. The powerful glass-covered touch-
Heidolph has released of the Hei-VAP Industrial series
efficient, simple system for targeted
screen controller design allows for easy and efficient
genome editing. Guide-it products are
control of standard and complex distillation processes.
said to improve the CRISPR/Cas9 work-
Features include bumping protection as well as fully
flow by providing a streamlined method.
automated product boiling-point detection and tracking.
The Guide-it sgRNA In Vitro Tran-
In combination with Distimatic systems, the evaporators
scription Kit can produce high yields of
can perform automatic distillation in both batch and
sgRNA in vitro - over 4 µg of sgRNA
continuous processes, enabling processing of virtually
can be transcribed per in vitro reac-
unlimited batch sizes.
tion. The Guide-it sgRNA Screening Kit
Focusing on operator safety, the series is equipped
provides an optimised in vitro assay to estimate sgRNA-directed Cas9 cleavage efficiency. The Guide-it Mutation Detection Kit contains all the reagents needed to quickly and easily confirm insertions or deletions generated using
with illuminated on/off switches for heating functions to prevent accidental activation. Further safety features include two independent overheat protection circuits; an emergency cutoff switch which completely shuts down all evaporator functions; automatic vacuum-leak safety cutoffs; implosionprotection housings; and IP67 compliant electrical connections. The easy-clip-flask connection system allows for ergonomic single-operator flask
CRISPR/Cas9.
changes, providing user safety and reducing operator cost. A self-filling and level-
Scientifix Pty Ltd
maintaining bath eliminates the need for users to manually top up water before,
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during and after evaporation runs. The evaporators have a life expectancy of over 10 years, with minimal consumable cost. Scitek Australia Pty Ltd
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The fully integrated panel mount pump • Eliminates costly motor/gearbox and drive development • Easy to fit, set up and control via 0-10V or 4-20mA • Precise, whisper quiet brushless DC motor control • Designed for applications delivering flows from 0.16ml-6 litre/min A guaranteed plug and play solution with Watson-Marlow service, reliability and quality built-in.
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