Forensic Laboratories at Bureau of Investigation Ministry of Justice, Taiwan Use eGene's HDA-GT12(TM) System for DNA Identification Work
IRVINE, Calif., Aug 29, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- eGene Inc. ( EGEI ), developer of a revolutionary high-performance genetic analysis technology, announced today that the Bureau of Investigation Ministry of Justice, Taiwan has purchased an eGene HDA-GT12(TM) System for DNA identification work.
"We use this device to speed up the checking of PCR amplified products before mitochondrial DNA sequencing. We also use this system to detect the polymorphism in behavior-gene related study," said Mr. Chang-En Pu, section chief of the forensic laboratory. "We have saved time and material costs compared to using agarose-gel electrophoresis."
Ming S. Liu, CEO of eGene, noted: "DNA technology has been widely used in forensic identification to provide evidence in each case. We are excited to see forensic labs start to use our HDA system in their DNA analysis work. I think our compact, automated high throughput digital genetic analyzer can provide many benefits to the forensic DNA activities because of its low cost and high performance."
The HDA-GT12(TM) Genetic Analyzer is in use at more than 100 hospitals and research centers worldwide. The system analyzes the genetic fingerprints of living organisms through microsatellites, AFLP and RFLP. It performs fast DNA sample screening and high-resolution DNA fragment analysis (2-5bp). The system also analyzes the quality and quantity of total RNA and cRNA, determines the efficiency of cRNA and cDNA amplification reactions and ensures quality of fragmented cRNA. eGene sells cartridges that are specific to the type of analysis to be performed. All data is then received in digital form for appropriate transmission and storage.
About Bureau of Investigation Ministry of Justice (MJIB), Taiwan
MJIB, Taiwan is a governmental, judicial, investigation agency that is responsible for safeguarding national security, maintaining social stability and protecting the people's well-being. This bureau is responsible for the investigation of violations against national security and interests, and matters concerning internal security.
About eGene Inc.
eGene Inc. ( www.egeneinc.com) focuses its core technologies of capillary electrophoresis, microfluidics, liquid handling and automation to develop and manufacture low-cost microfluidic, miniaturized digital genetic analyzer systems, software and consumables for biological materials testing applications. These products detect, quantify, identify and characterize DNA and RNA at high rates of specificity and sensitivity while automating routine and non-routine laboratory and industrial procedures critical to product safety, development quality and productivity.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs. Actual results may vary from those currently anticipated based upon a number of factors. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revision, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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