Time to get real?

Excitation is achieved by an array of 96 individual LEDs which have a longer lifespan than halogen lamps. With a minimal number of moving parts in the optical detection module the result is a real-time PCR system that is more robust and faster than filter systems. Consistently the high sensitivity and reproducibility of results are maintained, while downtime is minimised. Two thermomodules are available: æstandardÆ or æhigh-speedÆ. Both can be combined with two optical modules, enabling the use of almost all the fluorescent dyes used in real-time PCR. EppendorfÆs qPCR applications specialist Cynthia Potter said that usability is also an attribute of the new system: ôAn intuitive user interface ensures fast PCR and assay set-up, and simple transfer of protocols from other real-time PCR systems. For the greatest flexibility in experimental design and data analysis, the realplex offers a completely open system concept and a total of six different software modules.ö