21/12/10: Agilent Launch CytoGenomics 1.0
December 21, 2010 by Peter · Leave a Comment
Agilent CytoGenomics is Agilent’s new easy to use cytogenetics software tool for processing, analyzing and reporting of copy number and copy-neutral changes such as LOH and UPD generated with Agilent SurePrint G3 CGH-only and CGH+SNP microarray platforms.
CytoGenomics is designed to import raw TIFF images generated from the Agilent array scanner, run Feature Extraction and perform analysis through customizable workflows. In addition, the user can store sample information, review analyzed aberration data, annotate and edit aberrations and generate signed off reports on processed samples.
CytoGenomics supports an enterprise server/client model for concurrent usage and collaboration. With strong analysis algorithms, data visualization, data management and reporting functionality, CytoGenomics software extends the Agilent microarray based product offerings into a complete cytogenetic research solution.
Exciting features in Agilent CytoGenomics 1.0 release:
- Ability to upload and analyze Agilent SurePrint G3 CGH-only and CGH+SNP microarray data
- Simple workflow from TIFF image upload to sample review
- Customizable Cyto Report
- Ability to upload UCSC genome tracks
- Ability to review, edit and annotate aberrations
- Comparing multiple samples
- User/Role management (Technician, Scientist, Admin)
- Genotypes of 5 HapMap reference samples are pre-loaded
- Logging of data upload, FE, data analysis, QC metrics and aberration editing
- Full integration of FE 10.10 (supports CGH+SNP microarrays) within CytoGenomics
- Easy installation of client/server in less than 10 minutes
- 32-bit and 64-bit versions available
20/12/10: Save 30% on All SureSelect Target Enrichment Products for 454
December 20, 2010 by Peter · Leave a Comment
Agilent has recently updated SureSelect with specific kits for the workflow of the 454 NGS sequencing instrument. To correspond with the release, there is a special 30% discount on the appropriate kits, valid until March 31st, 2011.
Here is the product flyer for this promotion (PDF file): SureSelect 454 Promo.
To learn more about using SureSelect in combination with 454 GS FLX Titanium and GS Junior sequencers, read the following (PDF file): SureSelect 454 Product Flyer
10/12/10: EMBL Master Course: Target Enrichment and Next-Gen Sequencing, March 21-25 2011
December 10, 2010 by Peter · Leave a Comment
Another course at EMBL: http://www.embl.de/training/events/2011/NGS11-01/index.html. The one held earlier this year was a great success. If you are interested, please sign up fast – places are limited to 20!
01/12/10: Discover Agilent’s Advent Calendar – Great Deals in December!
December 1, 2010 by Peter · Leave a Comment
Agilent have launched a Genomics Advent Calendar in the lead up to Christmas. Each day, you can uncover a new surprise. There are some special offers hidden in the calendar, so be sure to visit every day!
Click on the image to be taken to the Genomics Advent Calendar. 
