Hercules, CA — March 16, 2011 — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. introduces new real-time PCR experiment setup and data analysis software, CFX Manager software 2.0, for use with Bio-Rad's CFX96™, CFX384™, and MiniOpticon™ real-time PCR detection systems. From scheduling the use of an instrument to expediting manuscript acceptance, CFX Manager software 2.0 makes running qPCR experiments easier than ever.
Combined with Biogazelle's qbasePLUS software, which is included with the CFX96 and CFX384 systems, CFX Manager software 2.0 enhances researchers' ability to comply with the emerging best practices standard Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments (MIQE). Adherence to MIQE is recommended for manuscript submission by publications such as Nucleic Acids Research, Clinical Chemistry, BioMed Central, and BMC Molecular Biology. CFX Manager software 2.0's terminology is consistent with MIQE guidelines (for example, Cq instead of Ct) and data can be exported in the recommended RDML file format for submission with a manuscript or for import into qbasePLUS software.
CFX Manager software 2.0 augments version 1.5 with these additional key benefits:
- Stay organized — reserve instrument access using the Scheduler
- Streamline experiment setup — rapidly prepare reactions using the Master Mix Calculator
- Make faster decisions about data — easily visualize all run data important to you with Custom Data View
- Export only the data you need — specify what items to export and in what format with Custom Data Export
- Quickly integrate with any Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) system — import a plate and protocol template created by LIMS and generate a customized data file ready for LIMS retrieval
For more information about CFX Manager software 2.0, click here
About Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) has remained at the center of scientific discovery for more than 50 years, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. The company is renowned worldwide among hospitals, universities, and major research institutions, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for its commitment to quality and customer service. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is headquartered in Hercules, California, and serves more than 85,000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The company employs more than 6,800 people globally and had revenues exceeding $1.9 billion in 2010. For more information, please visit http://www.biorad.com.
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