This company develops carbon-based magnetic bead technology for RNA sample preparation, offering superior purity and yield in extraction kits. Their system enables rapid RNA isolation in under ten minutes without requiring DNase cleanup. The technology also stabilizes RNA for convenient room-temperature shipping and storage.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Traditional RNA isolation methods often suffer from low yields, DNA contamination, and the need for cumbersome DNase cleanup steps. These methods can also be time-consuming, hindering rapid sample processing for applications like virus detection and drug development.
Solution
Life Magnetics provides carbon-coated magnetic bead kits for RNA isolation, offering improved yield and purity compared to conventional techniques. The carbon coating selectively binds to RNA, eliminating DNA contamination and the need for DNase treatment. The technology enables rapid RNA extraction in under ten minutes and is compatible with automated liquid handling systems. The carbon-RNA complex also allows for stable shipping at room temperature.
Target Audience
The primary customers are researchers and scientists in fields such as virus detection, drug development, and molecular biology who require efficient and high-quality RNA isolation.
Features
- Carbon-coated magnetic beads for selective RNA isolation
- No DNase cleanup required due to high selectivity for RNA
- RNA isolation completed in under 10 minutes
- Compatible with liquid handling automated systems like Opentrons
- Carbon-RNA complex enables stable shipping at room temperature
- Eliminates carryover of DNA, protein, and organic solvents