Cryptogram Challenge: ELISA Redux - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

Invitrogen, part of Life Technologies Corporation, is offering the winner a benchtop device over and above the $1,500 prize! The first to solve the Cryptogram Challenge: ELISA Redux will be able to choose one of the following pieces of equipment: The Neon Transfection Device, iBlot® Dry Blotting System, BenchPro™ 4100 Western Processing System, Countess Automated Cell Counter, or Qubit™ fluorometer.
Countess™ Automated Cell Counter Consistent, fast, and easy. The Countess™ Automated Cell Counter takes the subjectivity and tedium out of one of the fundamental steps of cell culture—counting of live and dead cells and assessing cell viability. The Countess™ automated technology reduces user error and speeds up cell counting with less sample, less hassle, and a lower cost than any automated cell counter on the market. Counts live and dead cells in 30 seconds Measures viability and average cell size Requires no setup, cleaning, or services Stand-alone, no computer required $4,850
The Neon™ Transfection Device The Neon™ Transfection Device is a cost-effective bench-top instrument for high-efficiency transfection of DNA and siRNA into any animal cell type. More than 150 different cell types (see list) including very difficult to transfect cells such as primary cells, stem cells, and hematopoietic cells have been transfected with the Neon. The device features: A unique pipette-tip transfection chamber that provides ~80-90% transfection efficiency and minimizes cell death Open programming for easy adjustment of electroporation parameters for any cell type Ability to use as few as 20,000 cells in one electroporation run One reagent kit that works with all cell types $4,995
iBlot® Dry Blotting System The iBlot® Dry Blotting System efficiently and reliably blots proteins from polyacrylamide gels to membranes in seven minutes or less without the need for additional buffers or an external power supply. A self-contained unit, the iBlot® device uses disposable blotting stacks with integrated nitrocellulose or PVDF membranes, offering the convenience of a bufferless, plug-and-play system. Fast—complete protein transfer in seven minutes or less Reproducible—reduces blot preparation and running variability High-quality transfer—straight images without bubbles or distortions Convenient self-contained unit—no added buffers or external power supply needed $1,250
BenchPro™ 4100 Western Processing System The BenchPro™ 4100 Western Processing System is designed to eliminate the hands-on work associated with processing of the western membranes while decreasing errors and increasing reproducibility. Increases consistency of the results Eliminates operator errors Prevents contamination from one blot to the next Capable of executing any western detection protocol $3,995
Qubit™ Fluorometer The Qubit® Fluorometer is the best choice for your routine DNA, RNA, and protein quantitation. Selective quantitation of DNA, RNA, and protein—more accurate than UV absorbance readings Higher sensitivity—uses as little as 1 µL of sample An intuitive, integrated system—sophisticated quantitation in five minutes or less $940
About Invitrogen Products Life Technologies' Invitrogen brand represents the life science industry's most comprehensive portfolio of platform-independent, essential technologies for disease and drug research, bioproduction, and diagnostics. Invitrogen products provide the broadest range of differentiated reagents, kits, and bench-top devices for the dynamic research and application needs of scientists around the world. Through its Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems brand of optimized instrument systems and workflows, Life Technologies markets the most comprehensive portfolio of solutions for molecular and cell biology. Invitrogen and Applied Biosystems products are used in nearly every major laboratory in the world. For more information, please visit: www.invitrogen.com/everyday and www.appliedbiosystems.com. About Life Technologies Corporation Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:LIFE) is a global biotechnology tools company dedicated to improving the human condition. Our systems, consumables, and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, leading to discoveries and developments that make life even better. Life Technologies' customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. Life Technologies had sales of more than $3 billion in 2008, employs approximately 9,500 people, has a presence in more than 100 countries, and possesses a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of approximately 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses. Life Technologies was created by the combination of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems Inc. For more information on how we are making a difference please visit our website: www.lifetechnologies.com.