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    MiniOne Electrophoresis System:
    Safe, Engaging, and Reliable

    Teach an electrophoresis lab in 45 minutes

    • Complete and visualize DNA separation in 20 minutes
    • Perfect for students from middle school to advanced courses and beyond
    • Hands-on labs engage students safely 
    • Economical to run
    • Minimal prep work for teachers– students are able to prep, run, and clean up labs in one class period
    • Now packaged in a convenient carrying and storage case
    Learn About MiniOne Electrophoresis

    MiniOne MiniLabs

    Complete lab kits for hands-on learning

    • Fun, engaging, and affordable inquiry-based lessons
    • Ideal for students from middle school to high school and even university level courses
    • Complete lab kits include ready-to-pour GelCups, reagents, and supplies
    • Reduced pre-class prep time for the teachers with increased hands-on time for the students
    • Detailed guides with background information, step-by-step procedures, and worksheets
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    Lab Skills

    Give students hands-on practice with the core techniques used in biotechnology labs, from pipetting and serial dilutions to DNA extraction and more. Build confidence with essential lab skills while preparing students for real-world biotechnology.

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    Health Science

    Explore real-world health and genetics through hands-on labs covering sickle cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, breast cancer, Huntington’s disease, and more. Give students the opportunity to investigate the science behind the conditions that impact people every day.

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    Forensics

    Bring forensic science to life with hands-on labs exploring DNA evidence, crime scene analysis, and wrongful convictions. Students investigate evidence, apply real-world techniques, and uncover how science can help solve (and even overturn) a case.

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    Environmental Science

    Explore environmental science through hands-on labs that connect genetics, ecology, conservation, and human health. Students investigate real-world questions—from wildlife conservation to disease and agricultural genetics—to learn how biotechnology can help us understand the world around us.

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    NEW! ePipette + MiniLab Promo

    Purchase Any 3 Electrophoresis or PCR MiniLabs, get $75 off an ePipette, now through Dec 31, 2026

    • Stock up for Fall 2026 with engaging labs
    • With any three electrophoresis and/or PCR MiniLabs, get the new MiniOne ePipette (M2080) for just $324 ($75 off list price!)
    • The ePipette eliminates thumb fatigue and human error, allowing you to quickly and accurately pipette and aliquot multiple samples from 10–200 µL, without having to reload your pipette.
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    NEW – The MiniOne Incubator

    Engineered for precise temperature control at the touch of a button, this programmable incubator is perfect for a variety of lab tasks that require uniform heating over extended periods. Its innovative shelving can hold up to 12 gloTrays™ from our Let it Glow Bacterial Transformation MiniLab.

    Portable, flexible, and built to withstand the rigors of daily classroom use, it combines durability with reliable, hands-on learning, while adapting easily to a variety of lab tasks.

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    NEW – Let it Glow™ Bacterial Transformation MiniLab

    Reduce your prep and integrate technology to take the mess out of transformation with the Let it Glow™ Bacterial Transformation MiniLab. 

    • No mess, less stress – innovative pre-aliqoted reagents and pre-poured
      gloTray™ ensures reliable results and easier prep
    • Hands-free heat shock protocol – all heating and cooling in your MiniOne PCR system
    • From prep to result in two days
    • View and document results on the Winston™ Fluorescence Reader
    Learn more about Let it Glow

    MiniOne® for AP Biology

    Intuitive equipment and inquiry-based MiniLabs use science practices to reinforce content

    • Advanced students can run labs independently, minimizing prep time for teachers 
    • Lab kits cover topics like heredity, ecology, and cell communication
    • Complete labs in a class period
    • Cultivate skills used in university-level courses and STEM careers
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    MiniOne PCR System:
    Fast, Intuitive, and Accessible

    DNA amplified and ready to run in 45 minutes

    • Affordable thermal cycler accommodating up to 16 samples
    • Complete a lambda DNA amplification in 20 minutes
    • Excite and engage students with intuitive app on mobile device to program and monitor a PCR protocol .
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    GreenGel™ GelCups

    Easier on teachers, more engaging for students

     

    • Pre-stained, cut, weighed, and packaged agarose gels
    • Eliminates the need for post-staining and de-staining gels
    • No hazardous waste
    • Gels are ready to cast in seconds– simply microwave for 20 seconds to melt agarose cubes and pour

         GelCups are recyclable!

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    Micropipettes and Accessories

    Variable volume micropipettes, micropipette tips, and microcentrifuge tubes.

    Variable volume micropipettes are:

    • Durable and reliable adjustable volume micropipette
    • Ergonomic design for comfortable operation
    • Super affordable for educational use

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    MiniOne Multi-Speed Centrifuge

    Compact, intuitive design and quiet operation – all at a great value

    • One rotor accommodates multiple tube sizes
    • Multiple speeds for multiple uses – quick spin and cell pelleting
    • Solidly built, quiet to operate, and intuitive to use

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    Download the PCR Mobile App

    Apple iPhone

    The MiniOne PCR Mobile App is now available and compatible with iPhone 5 and above with iOS 9 and above.

    Apple iPad

    The MiniOne PCR Mobile App is now available and compatible with iPad 2, iPad Air, or iPad mini 2 and above with iOS 9 and above.

    Android Tablets

    The MiniOne PCR Mobile App is now available and compatible with Android tablets such as Amazon Fire and above, Samsung Galaxy Tab A or Tab S4 with Android 5 (Lollipop) OS and above.

    Learn More About the PCR Mobile App