Unlocking the Power of Hydrogel Beads in BLINK X PCR Diagnostics | New Product Award Winner with Hartmut Bocker, Ph.D.
Description
Our guest for this episode is BLINK Product Developer Hartmut Bocker, Ph.D., to talk to us about the BLINK X device that won the New Product Award at SLAS2023!
Listen in to learn how BLINK X's lightning-fast cycling times and unique color-coded bead system are making cross-interference free multiplexing a reality. As we discuss the future of the BLINK X system, you'll learn about the development of a small device for consumer use and a high throughput platform for researchers.
Key Learning Points:
- What makes the BLINK X new and innovative
- The inspiration behind the BLINK X device and its use cases
- How and why BLINK uses hydrogel beads for the BLINK X
- The advantages of using the speed system over traditional microfluidic PCR
Learn more about the BLINK X by visiting: https://www.blink-dx.com/blinkx
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