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Welcome to Spot, Phalanx Biotech's monthly guide to getting the most out of your microarray experiments.

March 2008

 

 

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In this month’s issue…

What’s new with OneArray™:

Take the OneArray $2000 Challenge >>Learn more

Human and Mouse OneArray probe annotation update

Phalanx Biotech launches new website

Phalanx Biotech Hosts OneArray Express Kick-Off meeting at Oklahoma State University

New Phalanx Biotech OneArray Express partnership with Ocean Ridge Biosciences

Technical Support / Application Scientist positions available

Ask Spot:

How do I prepare my OneArray microarray for hybridization?

I have identified a relevant feature: what is the gene?

I am experiencing heterogeneity in my signal; what are the possible causes?

 

What’s New

Human and Mouse Whole Genome OneArray probe annotation update. The probe annotation for HOA and MOA has been updated in keeping with the most recent Ensemble update. Please visit our annotation downloads  site to obtain the most recent probe information.

Phalanx Biotech launches new website.  Phalanx Biotech has launched its new website featuring:

A more user-friendly home page

Easier access to gene lists and probe annotation

A growing list of satisfied customers

Expanded customer support site, including experimental controls, troubleshooting guide, and FAQs

Please have a look. As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Phalanx Biotech Hosts OneArray Express Kick-Off meeting at Oklahoma State University. On March 12th, with the help of Dr. Peter Hoyt, Director of the Oklahoma State Microarray Core Facility, Phalanx Biotech officially kicked off its OneArray Express Partnership with the Oklahoma State University. The event, attended by approximately 50 scientists, included a vendor show and talks from representatives of Phalanx Biotech, Pressure Biosciences®, and BioMicro®.

Phalanx Biotech launches new OneArray Express partnership with Ocean Ridge Biosciences. We are happy to announce a new partnership with Ocean Ridge Biosciences, a research reagent and services company based in Jupiter, Florida.

Phalanx Biotech is hiring.  Phalanx Biotech Group has immediate openings for recent PhD graduates for Technical Support Representatives/Application Scientists.  We are seeking energetic and “people friendly” individuals with microarray expertise who are inspired to develop a career in biotech sales and marketing. Email your CV to spot@phalanxbiotech.com or fax to 650-320-8488. 

Ask Spot:                                                          

How do I prepare my OneArray microarray for hybridization? 
Spot says:  It is vital that the pre-hybridization protocol is carefully followed to prepare OneArray™ microarrays for hybridization. See the latest version of the OneArray User Guide on our Support page of the website for detailed instructions. Failure to properly complete the pre-hybridization protocol may cause high background signal intensity and result in lower quality data.

I have identified a relevant feature: what is the gene?
Spot says:  Our Web site contains the most up-to-date versions of OneArray™ microarray annotations. Please visit our annotation downloads site. For each microarray, we provide the following files:
Probe Annotation File (*.paf), which provides the Ensembl ID and description of the corresponding gene’s function.
General Feature Format (*.gff), which is the genomic coordinate file.
These annotation files are updated regularly with every release of the Ensembl database—approximately every two months.

I am experiencing heterogeneity in my signal; what are the possible causes?

Spot says: A picture is worth a thousand words. Visit our troubleshooting page to see images of some of the common problems and to find solutions. Alternatively, contact our friendly technical support staff, who are happy to help guide you to a successful microarray experiment.

Take the OneArray $2000 Challenge*

Try our human or mouse OneArray whole genome microarrays or gene expression profiling service. If you are not completely satisfied, it is free.

We challenge you to try OneArray whole genome microarrays or hybridization service and experience for yourself the Power of OneArray.    

Services and Products included in this Offer

Cost

8 Samples Dual Dye Microarray Service or

$2,000 + S&H

4 Samples Single Dye Microarray Service or

$1,400 + S&H

10 Human or Mouse OneArrays

$890 + S&H

 *Offer valid only in North America and Taiwan. $2000 refers to US dollar and to the 8 samples of Dual Dye Microarray Service HDP_0022 or MDP_0022.

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