UCSD BioGem Core Acquires New DNA Extraction Robot - Ready for your Samples
10/17/10- 12/31/10
Don Baker
Consistency of DNA preparation methods and the quality of the input samples are critical for downstream genomic analyses. UCSD's Biogem Core (http://microarrays.ucsd.edu/) has acquired a new DNA extraction robot from AutoGen (http://www.autogen.com/) that can extract genomic DNA from 5 milliliters blood, 2 milliliters saliva or tissue on an automated scale. The new instrument can extract DNA from 40 samples at a time, and can process hundreds of samples in a week.
The Flex STAR is an automated DNA Extraction Instrument, optimized for use with Qiagen chemistry. This utilizes Qiagen's FlexiGene chemistry and yields on average 25 to 40 micrograms of DNA per extraction. Genomic DNA can be isolated from a variety of tissues and cells, likely to be used by UCSD investigators. This instrument includes a built-in centrifuge, and removable sample and DNA storage racks. For more information on the AutoGenFlex STAR http://microarrays.ucsd.edu/AutoGen/autogenFAQ.php or please contact James Sprague Tel: (858) 822-4231 E-mail: james@microarrays.ucsd.edu