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| Monday, December 18, 2006
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Biolog Announces New OmniLog® Combo System Convergence of technologies provides research microbiologists with unique capabilities for biological investigations in a single system |
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| Hayward, CA - December 18, 2006 - Biolog, Inc. announces the introduction of a new system capable of both microbial identification and kinetic characterization of cellular functions. Core laboratories in university settings and industry are often pursuing research projects such as strain characterization, detailed comparisons between pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains of bacteria, or product contamination studies where access to both technologies in a single analytical system will be extremely beneficial. The company's proprietary method for microbial identification allows laboratories to easily identify and characterize a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria across diverse fields of microbiology. With the added capabilities of Phenotype MicroArray"! technology for elucidation and kinetic quantitation of phenotypes, researchers are able to measure cell pathway activities and phenotypes by analyzing cells under thousands of culture conditions. This provides data and insight essential to understanding variations among bacterial strains, correlating genotypes to phenotypes, discovering new targets for antimicrobial compounds, improving and optimizing bioprocesses, and more.
Biolog microbial identification is based on the use of 95 different carbon compounds contained in a convenient pre-filled microtiter format to measure metabolic reactions. This diverse set of tests enables the system to identify microorganisms other kit-based methods do not recognize or often misidentify. After inoculation and incubation, a characteristic metabolic pattern or "fingerprint" is generated by the organism and compared to hundreds of on-board profiles to interpret and confirm a species identification with a demonstrated level of accuracy that is comparable to molecular methods. Phenotype MicroArrays provide a comprehensive overview of cellular pathways and phenotypes in a single experiment. Utilizing panels of up to 1920 phenotypic tests, researchers are able to evaluate cell changes under thousands of physiological states and culture conditions in a simple, rapid, efficient and cost-effective manner to expand their understanding of cellular physiology and species diversity. The OmniLog Combo System includes an OmniLog Reader, multimedia computer, printer, LCD flat panel monitor, and bioinformatics software capable of handling both microbial identification and Phenotype MicroArray assays. Consumables, organism databases and other accessories are purchased separately depending on user needs. About Biolog: |
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