BioDiscovery, a developer of integrated software solutions for microarray based research, has released ImaGene 8.0 for microarray image analysis. This latest version of the ImaGene software includes a number of new features aimed at improving auto-gridding, processing times for highly dense arrays, and support for multi-sample arrays.

The previous issue of this software earned a reputation of being a robust image analysis application, as such, ImaGene 8.0 has a lot to live up to. A fact the company seems to have taken into account when considering enhancements for the latest offering. Provision for faster and more accurate result acquisition for even the newest arrays has been achieved through an improved auto-segmentation algorithm that removes speckle noise, an improved auto-grid placement algorithm performing robust grid placement on even very dense and complex arrays, and improved quantification time for the largest arrays.

Support for multi-sample array images such as 4x44K arrays and facility for generating separate output files for each field in the image to allow easier downstream analysis of individual samples is also included along with legacy features such as single click automation, integrated quality control parameters and patented segmentation and contamination removal algorithms.

As its predecessor, ImaGene 8.0 is a solution for both expression as well as array comparative genomic hybridization arrays (aCGH). Both the Expression and aCGH modules are available with ImaGene 8.0.

 

 

System Requirements:
Platforms Supported: Windows 9x/Nt4/Win2k/WinXP, Linux, OS X
Minimum: 700 MHz Pentium or G4, 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 2.0 GHz or faster Core 2 Duo, 1024 or more MB RAM

Pricing and Availability:
Both the Expression and aCGH modules for ImaGene 8.0 are available now. Prices are dependent upon configuration and licensing options and can be obtained by contacting BioDiscovery directly. Additionally, a free trial of ImaGene 8.0 can be obtained through the companies website.

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