RNA and DNA from pathogens

Recent advances in molecular biology and sequencing technologies have open up new possibilities for researchers and clinicians in the field of molecular diagnostics. Scientists are just starting to thoroughly assess and understand pathogen genetics and gene expression. Today, working with viral and bacterial RNA/DNA in low containment labs is very easy as the high restrictions associated with handling hazardous pathogens can be avoided. Therefore, assays based on nucleic acids are used in low containment university research laboratories as well as industrial research facilities all over the world. Whether it is basic research, development of vaccines, drug screening, or monitoring of a disease outbreak, the importance of viral and bacterial RNA/DNA analysis has drastically increased in the past years.
The low sources of pathogens, their diversity, as well as the diversity of pathogenic samples itself are challenges to overcome a successful nucleic acid extraction and further downstream analysis. Depending on the sample type and the pathogen of interest, special lysis and nucleic acid binding technologies will be required.

MN − Your partner for reliable viral and bacterial RNA/DNA purification

As a pioneer in nucleic acid purification, MN has a profound knowledge about challenging purification processes. Our MN research and technical support team is continuously working on solutions to meet customer needs. MN develops and provides ready to use kits for reliable isolation of viral and bacterial nucleic acids from diverse pathogenic samples. The procedure contains specific lysis steps depending on the pathogenic material which is applied. The further procedure is a standardized workflow of bind-wash-elute steps resulting in reliable nucleic acids ready for any further experiment.
We invite you to take advantage of MACHEREY‑NAGEL’s excellent kits for viral and bacterial RNA and DNA purification.