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BioEcho Life Sciences EchoLution Buccal Swab DNA Kit

Jun 09, 2023

BioEcho Life Sciences has launched the EchoLution Buccal Swab DNA Kit. The kit provides an ultra-fast extraction method and delivers ready-to-use DNA for downstream applications such as PCR testing, genetic sequencing, and other analyses like short tandem repeat and parental testing. Specifically, the lysis takes place within two to five minutes and yields high-quality DNA from dry swabs.

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