Automated liquid handlers have become a common feature in laboratories as researchers look to increase efficiency, accuracy, and precision across applications. Though there is a wide range of automated liquid handling systems from automated simultaneous pipettors to full robotic systems to suit virtually any application, this variety can make it challenging to discern which type of system, size, and features would be suitable for a particular lab or application, or the cost/benefit.
Automating particular molecular biology workflows can carry additional challenges and considerations as well as rewards in staff-hours, throughput, quality, consistency, and even workspace with the right system and configuration. Examples of these workflows include extraction and purification of genomic DNA and plasmid DNA, generation of high-quality next generation sequencing libraries, and cytotoxicity assays.
Download this resource guide to learn more about relevant automation solutions, with detailed application notes providing workflow examples for:
- Automated plasmid DNA isolation from bacterial cells, with simultaneous isolation of from 96 samples
- Automated purification of genomic DNA using a simple and robust method that delivers high-yield, high-purity, high-molecular-weight DNA quickly
- Automated next generation sequencing library preparation with target enrichment for Ion Torrent™ Sequencing
- Automated assay workflow for determining the mechanism of chemical-mediated cytotoxicity