CARLSBAD, Calif.--Invitrogen announced the launch of E-Gels, a self-contained, bufferless, precast agarose gel, to make DNA electrophoresis easier and more convenient.
The technology provides forensic, military, environmental, and other researchers with a portable electrophoresis system that can be run outside of the laboratory, reducing the chance of error from contamination or time delays during sample transport. The company said E-Gels offer a more convenient and reproducible new way to perform high-resolution agarose gel electrophoresis.
Invitrogen develops technologies for gene cloning and expression, with applications for functional genomics studies in drug discovery, diagnostic testing, and crop improvement. Founded in 1987, the company is headquartered in San Diego and operates a European center with sales and distribution in Groningen, Netherlands.