Small and economical mini PCR machine, you deserve it

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) experiments are familiar to everyone

Nowadays, with the introduction of more miniaturized instruments, the PCR machine seems to be more like a personal tool than a platform for laboratory use

Let's take a look at which mini PCR machines are newly launched on the market

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Some laboratories do not have much space and funds, and do not want to invest too much in PCR instruments

Susan Johnson, product manager of Benchmark Scientific, believes: “If a small instrument can have the performance and characteristics of a large instrument, it would be a cool thing

According to Johnson, Benchmark Scientific's full-size PCR instrument (TC-9639) and mini PCR instrument (TC-32) have almost exactly the same performance parameters

However, Johnson also warned that, despite the mini Benchmark Scientific PCR instrument performance is more excellent, but "a number of other small PCR instrument on the market may not be so, especially those who can only accommodate eight samples"

JR Hernaez, Bio-Rad's product manager, also agrees with him, saying that researchers should be cautious of the shortcomings of PCR instruments due to their small size

The T100 thermal cycler is Bio-Rad's smallest thermal cycler

Another instrument worth considering is the Mic qPCR instrument from Bio Molecular Systems

Lightweight and portable

Of course, for some researchers, the size and portability of the instrument are factors that must be considered when purchasing

Biomeme's Franklin qPCR instrument is particularly suitable for this field operation

Another small PCR instrument manufacturer miniPCR also provides a portable thermal cycler

The mini thermal cycler is not only suitable for field work, but also suitable for teaching and popular science

Now waiting for you to make a decision

Now, are you ready to buy a mini PCR machine? Before deciding how small an instrument you want to buy, please evaluate your needs

(Author: Kimberly Dalton / Compiled by Biology Tong)