Software provides for custom genetic analyses.
Press Release Summary:
CEQ(TM) 8000 Software v6.0 provides DNA sequence data analysis functions that identifies and trims off vector material, foreign sequences, and poor quality bases while allowing users to set own quality criteria. Quality values function identifies and isolates highest quality portions of reads to improve accuracy and completeness of sequence assembly. Software is for genome sequencing assembly, polymorphism studies, and phylogenetic analysis.
Original Press Release:
Latest Version of Genetic Analysis Software Identifies and Isolates the Highest Quality Sequence Data
Fullerton, California, March, 2003 - Beckman Coulter, Inc. introduces CEQ™ 8000 Software version 6.0, providing DNA sequence data analysis functions that automatically identify and trims off vector material, foreign sequences and poor quality bases. The quality values function helps researchers identify and isolate the highest quality portions of reads, to improve the accuracy and completeness of sequence assembly. This latest version of the program allows users to set their own quality criteria and automatically applies those quality values in the trimming off of undesirable data. It is ideal for genome sequencing assembly, polymorphism studies, expressed sequence tag (EST) analysis, and phylogenetic analysis. "Automation of the trimming process improves the sequence assembly and eliminates a critical analysis bottleneck," explains Noreen Galvin, Strategic Product Marketing Manager for Beckman Coulter. "Other sequence analysis software programs require the use of third party programs to assess the quality of base calls and subsequently trim off the poor quality bases." CEQ 8000 software version 6.0 ultimately enables the delivery of more accurate sequences, allowing researchers to set and monitor quality standards for the final sequence. Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Instrument systems, chemistries and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes. At the forefront of medical discovery, in clinical research and through the often life-saving process of clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter's 200,000 installed systems provide essential biomedical intelligence to enhance health care around the world. The company, based in Fullerton, California, reported 2002 annual sales of $2.06 billion with 62 percent of this amount generated by recurring revenue from supplies, test kits and services. For more information, access the Beckman Coulter World Wide Web Information Service at www.beckmancoulter.com or call (800) 742-2345 (U.S.). Fax (800) 643-4366 (U.S.). From outside the U.S. call (714) 871-4848, or Fax (714) 773-6611.
