The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has become one of the most commonly used techniques in both diagnostics and research owing to its ability to quickly multiply targeted nucleic acid sequences. Although often overlooked, microcentrifuges play a pivotal role in the success of PCR as they help spin down tubes at various stages of the workflow.
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AHN PCR Consumables
AHN Biotechnologie GmbH offers a wide range of superior quality PCR consumables that deliver reliable performance when used with any of several thermocyclers from the leading brands. AHN PCR consumables also offer excellent temperature calibration for even heat distribution throughout the reaction mix. Supplied in a range of formats, most labs will find several AHN
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AHN Cryo Storage Boxes Cryogenic storage of samples and reagents is an integral step in many life science laboratory workflows. Designing dependable cryo storage boxes that are tailored to meet the demands of different lab environments can be a formidable challenge. Through innovative product engineering, AHN Biotechnologie GmbH’s team of cryo storage experts has developed
Continue reading »High yield DNA extraction using AHN myTube® spin columns
Genomic DNA extraction is a fundamental process in molecular biology that enables a variety of applications such as cloning and sequencing, among others. AHN myTube® spin columns simplify and speed up the process of genomic DNA extraction resulting in high quality nucleic acids for downstream processing. In this article, we will explore the excellent features
Continue reading »Electronic Pipetting Made Easy
You are ready to make the change from a manual pipette to an electronic pipette. But you are still not sure which one to choose? We believe our AHN pipet4u® Revolution Electronic Pipettes will make your transition to electronic pipetting much smoother. The AHN pipet4u® Revolution Electronic Pipettes are designed for easy usage. Therefore we
Continue reading »AHN Pipet4U® Revolution single-channel electronic pipette: One of the best single-channel PCR pipettes
It is no secret, manual pipettes are so 20th century, and nowhere is this clearer than in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) workflows. Having the best pipette for PCR will make a world of a difference in PCR preparation. The AHN Pipet4U® Revolution single-channel electronic PCR pipette is packed with features designed to take your PCR
Continue reading »Raising the bar with AHN Microcentrifuges and Vortex mixers
At AHN we spend a lot of time tinkering in our R&D lab trying to explore new frontiers in innovative life science equipment and consumables. By providing the best lab equipment we believe that we are doing our part in helping scientists push the limits of human potential in life science research. The latest iterations
Continue reading »High efficiency PCR clean up with AHN myTube® spin columns
After running a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) it is often necessary to separate the PCR products from the reaction mix (nucleotides, primers, enzymes, and buffer), a process commonly referred to as PCR clean up. The AHN myTube® spin column system streamlines PCR clean up by providing an efficient DNA recovery process. In this article, we
Continue reading »High yield Plasmid Miniprep with AHN myTube® Spin Columns
Molecular biologists often isolate plasmid DNA from microbial cells for various applications such as sequencing, cloning, and gene therapy among others. Plasmid miniprep approaches allow for rapid harvesting of plasmid DNA from bacterial cells using protocols that involve spin columns with silica-based plasmid binding filters. AHN myTube® spin columns with glass bead filters are optimized
Continue reading »Schild Line®: The ultimate protective face masks
Riding on the uncertain tides of the 2020 pandemic, as AHN Biotechnologie GmbH we felt a huge burden of responsibility to contribute to the production of personal protective equipment (PPEs) such as protective face masks. By leveraging the strength of our know-how and our strong commitment to innovation and quality we are excited to introduce
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