Syngene New GeneGnome Range Offers One Click Imaging of any Chemiluminescent Blot

18.05.05 Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to introduce its new range of GeneGnome automated image analysers, designed to make imaging chemiluminescent samples both quick and simple.

The new GeneGnome comes complete with a 16 bit cooled camera inside a compact, light tight cabinet and a new white light source for the added flexibility of imaging coloured markers. The camera is fully integrated to a processor and flat screen monitor for easy sample viewing and utilises the multiplexing capabilities of the system for fast and accurate molecular weight analysis.

Additionally, the new GeneGnome range is also available in several versions, capable of imaging different size samples up to a maximum of 17 cm x 15 cm, making it simpler for users to analyse larger blots. The system is also quick to set up as its large fixed aperture lens means there is no need to spend time adjusting the camera so samples can be loaded into the system’s automatic slide-out drawer and their images can be instantly captured with just one click.

The new GeneGnome range also includes GeneTools, Syngene’s powerful image analysis software. This can save valuable time by automatically producing results in less than 8 seconds, of tasks including; 1-D lane analysis, molecular weight and quantity calculations.

Laura Sullivan, Syngene’s Divisional Manager stated: “Many researchers are aware that using a general imaging system can unintentionally contaminate their samples and want to avoid this by having a dedicated chemiluminescent unit with the ability to image non-biotinylated colorimetric markers. We have listened and responded to this need by developing our original award winning GeneGnome to new levels of flexibility, making the new GeneGnome range both affordable and exceptionally easy to use.”

For Further Information Contact:
Jayne Arthur, Syngene, Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, UK.
Tel: +44(0) 1223-727123 Fax +44 (0) 1223-727101
Email: jayne.arthur@syngene.com  Web site: www.syngene.com  

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About Syngene

Syngene is a world-leading supplier of integrated imaging solutions for analysis and documentation of gel-based information. Syngene’s systems are used by more than 10,000 research organisations and over 50,000 individual scientists world-wide and include many of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and major research institutes.

Syngene, founded in 1997 is a division of the Synoptics Group based in Cambridge, UK. The Group’s other divisions, Syncroscopy and Synbiosis, specialise in digital imaging solutions for microscopy and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently employs 55 people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA. The Group has profitable revenue of almost $10 million and continues to grow rapidly.