News: Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Thermo Scientific™ NanoDrop™ Ultra Microvolume UV-Vis Spectrophotometer and Fluorometer to streamline modern genomic workflows in research and biomanufacturing. This versatile spectroscopy platform measures the absorbance and fluorescence of DNA and RNA samples on one instrument requiring as little as 1-2 microliters of sample, helping labs extend the power of their equipment.

Tailored to support qPCR reactions, NanoDrop Ultra’s advanced software helps users optimize sample preparation based on the selected qPCR kit, enabling them to obtain consistent and reliable results. The NanoDrop Ultra is powered by Thermo Scientific Acclaro™ Sample Intelligence technology, which untangles the absorbance spectra of contaminated sample. Its enhanced contamination libraries can differentiate DNA from RNA from plant, bacterial, or mammalian sources, allowing users to acquire reliable data and reduce false readings.

With integrated fluorescence and absorbance detection on the same pedestal, the NanoDrop Ultra saves valuable lab space while optimizing lab resources and efficiency. Its Acclaro Pro Software further refines measurement accuracy, especially for highly concentrated samples, making it an effective tool for batch release quality control in the biomanufacturing sector.

Example Applications: The NanoDrop Ultra is well suited for modern genomic workflows, especially in qPCR applications. Its precision and flexibility benefit a wide range of applications, whether in academic labs or the biopharma and biotech industries.

Features/Benefits:

·       Sample Efficiency: Compared to other commercially available solutions which can require larger sample volumes and special plastic consumables, the NanoDrop Ultra only requires 1 – 10 microliters of sample for fluorescence assays and no proprietary tubes, significantly reducing sampling requirements.

·       Data Export & Integration: The NanoDrop Ultra includes RESTful API integration, allowing effective export of data to central repositories.

Website: www.thermofisher.com/NanoDropUltra

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