A Better Way to Genotype:
The Zebrafish Embryo Genotyper (ZEG)
Noninvasive DNA-extraction that eliminates the need to fin-clip embryos from 48hpf
Our Laboratory Equipment
With 4x the genotyping capacity as the original ZEG, the 96-Well ZEG can extract DNA from 4 chips at a time, or up to 96 embryos.
Our original DNA extraction device, capable of extracting DNA from 24 embryos at a time on a single chip.
How it Works
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Embryos are placed in specialized chips that the ZEG vibrates. Like filing nails, cells from the embryos are gently removed to produce small amounts of PCR-amplifiable DNA.
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Embryos show a low-level acute stress response. There are no lasting effects on morphology or behavior.
Embryos have at least a 90% survival rate and can be happily raised to adulthood.
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Some labs may find the ZEG isn’t a great fit for them because their PCR protocol is too sensitive, and they lacked support to troubleshoot.
Good news, those days are past! We’ve upgraded our manufacturing processes to produce consistently robust results.
Join our trial program to see if the ZEG is a good fit for you. Receive complimentary onboarding and support, plus tips and tricks for improving your PCR results.
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