Genuis System

[fzestabr at chip.ucdavis.edu]

Hello

We are considering nonradioactive methods for Northern analysis using in 
vitro transcripts. Our primary choice has been to try out the kit from 
BRL using dig-labeled probes and chemilumenisence detection.

I was wondering if any one has had any luck with trying to get BMB to 
sell them a "starter kit". The initial expense of almost $800 is %&*? too 
much to handle, especially if it doesn't work well in our hands. We have 
talked to several people who have used the Genuis system and I would say 
the reports are 1/3 bad and 2/3 good. We may be in that 1/3 group.

I have tried my usual method of talking to tech services to get a starter 
kit or cut rate for the first time but have been unsuccessful. Has any 
one tried and been successful and can you tell me who you dealt with?

Thanks 
Elizabeth