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Thermo Fisher Scientific Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer for Human Identification

Nov 20, 2019

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer for Human Identification, a capillary electrophoresis platform. The system is designed for small- to medium-sized forensic DNA and paternity laboratories. It has been validated according to Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) guidelines on several Applied Biosystems STR amplification kits. The instrument uses an integrated cartridge that combines a capillary array, polymer reservoir, and anode buffer.

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