août 09, 2016

Factors To Consider When Choosing Gel Imaging Systems

By Angela Bell


A gel imaging system is a miniature darkroom together with the associated camera. In late 80s and early 90s these technology consisted of a Polaroid print camera which was normally fixed on a pyramid base and portable darkrooms. As technology grew, more and more improved packages continued to flood the market. Due to introduction of different gel packages one has to consider some key factors when selecting the best gel imaging systems.

For one to get an effective, accurate and convenient data storage, digitization of these gels is important. When reading blot dots, micro plates, nucleic acid and protein bands various equipment must be used to attain quantitative results. The most commonly used instruments in this scenario include fluorescence, visible light detectors, Ethidum Bromide and chemiluminescence. Most of the gel systems are acquired with PC and Mac operating systems for compatibility purposes.

Software acquisition is another factor to consider. This software helps one to accomplish and perform certain activities like image editing, brightness control, focus and zooming of these images. Even the basic gel packages come loaded with these applications. Though this does not apply to all packages hence allowing one to examine their images. An example of these systems is the DNA system which is known to limit the user to determine the molecular weight and quantify the DNA.

Normally acquisition software is meant to be installed on the computer which will be used together with your system. For one to do a conclusion on the best software that is compatible with the system, its upgradability also goes hand in hand with the move. This software license and versions should also be inquired from the seller.

Operators cover when it comes to emergencies should also be considered before hiring these professionals. Hiring operators with medical covers will save you the hustle of taking full responsibility when accidents occur. These covered operators should be highly considered rather than those who do not have this medical covers.

These gel techologies have an advantage in that even a professional can use to carry out their researches without undergoing through any training. This has made researchers carry out their activities with lots of ease. The growth of technology has resulted to release of such technologies in the market.

Some of these gel equipment or packages may be difficult for users to use them. A user friendly system that allows the user to fully manipulate their system is always the best. This comes along with the software for the system which is installed in the computers to create the compatibility between the computer and the device softwares. To wrap all, the last factor to consider is when it comes to gel system is the skills required for one to operate this system. This is because some of these packages need professional skills. A system that comes along with free user training is highly recommended.

On the other hand the technology helps in saving time and space when compact systems are used. Most of the modern and documentation gel systems come together as one package. This means when one buys such systems they do not need to purchase the software since the application comes loaded in the systems. This gives researchers a piece of mind since the installation process may be difficult for the users.




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