IDT’s SciTools provide intelligent oligonucleotide design

Free online tools allow the analysis of any oligo for a range of applications

 

CORALVILLE, IA (3^rd May 2011) – Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), the world leader in oligonucleotide synthesis, provides SciTools, a free oligo design and analysis suite for the in-depth characterization of oligonucleotides. The applications provided can determine the properties and optimal assay conditions of any sequence entered, all at the click of a button. The range of options available include IDT’s easy-to-use ‘OligoAnalyzer’, ‘PrimerQuest’ and ‘RealTime PCR’ design tools, as well as a dilution calculator, a resuspension calculator and an application for analyzing oligo secondary structures. ‘OligoAnalyzer’ can be used to calculate the physical properties of any DNA or RNA sequence, whereas ‘PrimerQuest’ and ‘RealTime PCR’ simplify the design of PCR and qPCR primers and probes. Each optimized oligo can be easily transferred to the shopping cart for hassle-free ordering.

 

To see IDT’s SciTools in action please visit www.idtdna.com/scitools.

 

About IDT

 

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the largest supplier of custom nucleic acids in the United States, serving academic, government, and commercial researchers in biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical development. IDT's primary business is the manufacture of custom, synthetic DNA and RNA oligonucleotides. Today, IDT synthesizes and ships an average of 36,000 custom oligos per day to more than 86,000 customers worldwide. IDT manufacturing locations include facilities in Coralville, Iowa; San Diego, Calif.; and Leuven, Belgium. For more information visit www.idtdna.com.

 

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