Biotium Upgrades Illuminator for Uniform Photoactivation of Viability PCR Samples in Microplates

FREMONT, CA, January 27, 2025 – Biotium, a leading provider of advanced fluorescent reagents and related products for life science research, proudly announces the launch of the Glo-Plate™ 2.0 Blue LED Illuminator, a lightweight and multifunctional LED light box. Designed for uniform illumination of samples in clear microplates, larger tubes, and other transparent vessels, this device builds on the success of its predecessor and enhances capabilities for photolysis and DNA gel staining.

The Glo-Plate™ 2.0 delivers exceptionally uniform LED illumination for viability PCR (v-PCR) applications, offering ideal photoactivation for PMAxx™– or PMA-treated samples with minimal exposure of samples to heat. With an upgraded user-friendly touch screen interface and precise timer and light activation settings, the Glo-Plate™ 2.0’s intuitive interface offers a more efficient and accurate operation.

The Glo-Plate™ 2.0 fulfills the growing demands of researchers with large sample sizes or larger-scale studies. Unlike the PMA-Lite 2.0™ LED Photolysis Device, which can only accommodate 18 microcentrifuge tubes, the Glo-Plate™ 2.0’s expansive, flat illuminated surface can be used with a multiwell microplate, a 10 cm² dish, or multiple 50 mL conical tubes.