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Fast Extraction Geno Technology's GeneCapsule Geno Technology Inc. of St. Louis introduces GeneCapsule(tm), a single-use system for recovery of DNA, RNA, and protein, from electrophoresis gels by electroelution. The two- component GeneCapsule permits extraction of 1,000-bp DNA fragments in just 60 seconds. Recovered DNA can then be used in a variety of molecular biology applications. Geno Technology Inc, (314) 645-2050, www.genotech.com Go West(ern) UVP Inc. of Upland, Calif., introduces the

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Geno Technology Inc, (314) 645-2050, www.genotech.com

UVP Inc. of Upland, Calif., introduces the BioWest(tm) Chemiluminescent Kit, a horseradish peroxidase-based kit for nonisotopic Western blot and ELISA detection. The substrate offers 25 times more sensitivity and uses 25-50 times less primary antibody than other peroxidase- based kits. BioWest produces a 24-hour signal and can detect proteins present in the femtogram range; the substrate is designed for use with CCD camera detection systems.

UVP Inc, (800) 452-6788, www.uvp.com

That is the question that this installment of Bench Buys sought to answer. Prices for varying quantities of LB agar (Miller) mix were surveyed, with prices averaged per 1 kg. The vendor with the lowest price was United States Biological of Swampscott, Mass. offering 2.5 kg for $158.

United States Biological (800) 520-3011 www.usbio.net

Prices for LB Agar (Miller) per 1 kg: Avg. Price -- $93.43 Low Price -- $63.50 High Price -- $156.50 ...

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