Biotium launches new DNA gel analysis technology

Ella Day | June 17, 2025 | News story | Business Services, Research and Development |  Biotium, Corporate, DNA gel analysis, DNAzure blue nucleic acid gel stain, glo-plate white photoactivation device, life sciences reagents 

Biotium has announced the launch of its new glo-plate white photoactivation device, a compact LED-powered light box designed to support DNA gel analysis in educational and academic labs.

The glo-plate white provides bright, uniform white LED illumination, allowing clear visualisation of DNA bands stained with Biotium’s DNAzure blue nucleic acid gel stain. This enables direct gel inspection without the need for imaging systems or UV light, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative for students and educators.

The device is compact and lightweight, making it suitable for use in shared lab spaces or for transport between workstations. Biotium highlights its potential to replace traditional gel documentation systems, particularly in academic settings where budget and safety are key considerations.

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The launch complements Biotium’s DNAzure stain, which forms visible blue DNA bands under bright light, eliminating the need for fluorescent detection and allowing for precise gel excision without specialist equipment.

Based in California, US, Biotium develops and supplies life sciences reagents with a focus on fluorescence-based technologies. Since its founding in 2001, the company has developed over 30 patented tools that support research in molecular biology, immunology and cell biology.

Ella Day
17/6/25

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