Which Electrophoresis Imaging System Should Molecular Biologists Buy?

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Molecular biologists are considering purchasing a new Electrophoresis Imaging System (E.I.S.) to eliminate the need for a darkroom when capturing images of agarose gels. The Alpha Imager from Alpha Innotech Corporation is currently in use, providing satisfactory image quality but occasionally encountering software conflicts with computer hardware. A recommended resource for comparing various CCD cameras is the website www.biocompare.com, which offers comprehensive listings and specifications.

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  • Understanding of Electrophoresis Imaging Systems (E.I.S.)
  • Familiarity with agarose gel electrophoresis techniques
  • Basic knowledge of CCD camera technology
  • Experience with software troubleshooting in laboratory settings
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  • Research the specifications and user reviews of the Alpha Imager from Alpha Innotech Corporation
  • Explore alternative E.I.S. options listed on www.biocompare.com
  • Investigate common software compatibility issues with laboratory imaging systems
  • Learn about the latest advancements in CCD camera technology for molecular biology applications
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This discussion is beneficial for molecular biologists, laboratory technicians, and researchers involved in gel electrophoresis who are seeking efficient imaging solutions and software compatibility insights.

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For the molecular biologists:

We are thinking about buying a new E.I.S., right now we need a darkroom to take a picture of an agarose gel, so I am interested in one of those things with a hood that can be put on any table.

Do you have any suggestions? Which one do you use currently?
 
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Our department is using the Alpha imager and its software from Alpha innotech corporation. It does the job and beat a darkroom protocol and you can get good quality picture. We sometimes have problem with the software due to a conflict between the computer hardware and the AlphaImager.
 
Thank you Ian, I will look into that one.

I actually was pointed to a website: www.biocompare.com which is really helpfull in listing all the CCD camera's from a variety of companies, that will be my homework for tonight :)
 

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