Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has unveiled a new product aimed at accelerating pharmaceutical research.
According to a release, “rapid genes” provide pre-assembled, ready-to-use DNA sequences ranging from 125 to 2,000 base pairs (bp) in length.
These sequences, verified through next-generation sequencing (NGS) for accuracy, can be delivered to researchers in as few as five business days. Priced at 15 cents per base pair, the product is designed to integrate seamlessly into automated lab workflows, arriving in plate format.
“This is all enabled by the recent investment IDT has made with its synthetic biology manufacturing operations and expanded footprint, in support of the important work the pharmaceutical research community is making to drive significant innovation in the bioeconomy and accelerate the pace of genomics,” said Sandy Ottensmann, vice president and general manager of the gene writing and editing business unit at IDT.
The rapid genes, housed in circular DNA strands within a plasmid, offer flexibility in shipping options—either dry or suspended in a liquid buffer—and are available in 96-well or 384-well plate configurations.
Alongside the launch of rapid genes, IDT is also enhancing its existing gene synthesis services. These upgrades include new tools for both bacterial and mammalian systems, allowing researchers to produce proteins more effectively.
Additionally, IDT has increased the maximum DNA yield per order to 100 micrograms, with an option to ensure the DNA is free of harmful contaminants. All DNA products are verified to be 100% accurate and error-free.
These developments, including the rapid genes and new customization tools, are part of IDT’s expanding synthetic biology portfolio, which offers a wide range of gene-related products and services.
With a broad range of synthetic DNA products, IDT offers gene fragments between 125 bp to 3 kb, and custom genes between 25 bp to 5 kb, with larger constructs available upon request. Researchers interested in placing an order or learning more about the rapid genes can visit www.idtdna.com/RapidGenes.
