<div><p><strong>In 2025, two outstanding young female researchers, Drs. Filipa Oliveira and Stella Gonsales, both originally from outside the Czech Republic, received prestigious JUNIOR STAR grants from the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR). JUNIOR STAR enables early career researchers to establish their own independent research groups and significantly advance their scientific careers. Their projects reflect cutting-edge research in materials science and sustainable chemistry, highlighting the international reach and welcoming research environment at UCT Prague.</strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Stella Gonsales is also a&nbsp;laureate of the Dagmar Procházková Fund, which supports promising scientific projects in sustainable and advanced organic chemistry. Another recipient of this grant is Dr.&nbsp;Anna Valunchene, whose research complements UCT Prague’s&nbsp;sustainability goals. This dual funding underlines Stella’s&nbsp;remarkable achievements and the wide scope of innovative research at UCT Prague.</strong></p><p><strong>Both Filipa and Stella are actively looking for motivated students and researchers to join their teams, offering a&nbsp;unique opportunity to work at the forefront of science in a&nbsp;vibrant and supportive environment.</strong></p></div><div><h3><strong>Interview with Filipa Oliveira: Pioneering tubular MXenes for supercapacitor energy storage</strong></h3><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_2_da6e538579.jpeg" alt="VŠCHT Prague: JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science: Filipa Oliveira" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_2_da6e538579.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1500" height="999"></p><h5><strong>Congratulations on receiving the JUNIOR STAR grant. What does this achievement mean for you and how will it influence your next steps?</strong></h5><p>Thank you. It’s&nbsp;a huge achievement to receive this prestigious grant. It gives me the opportunity to establish my own research group here at UCT Prague. The JUNIOR STAR program supports talented young scientists in building their teams and accessing resources. This means I&nbsp;now have the support to focus fully on my research about tubular MXenes and their application in supercapacitors.</p><h5><strong>Why are tubular MXenes so innovative for energy storage?</strong></h5><p>MXenes are a family of 2D materials with a layered, accordion-like structure and known for their excellent electrical conductivity. Our innovation is to produce them with a tubular morphology, combining the high conductivity and redox activity in superior ion-transport tubular architectures. Their open, hollow structure increases surface area, ion diffusion and charge transport. This could translate to faster, more efficient supercapacitors, critical for sustainable energy technologies.</p><h5><strong>How did your scientific interest lead you to this field?</strong></h5><p>Global challenges around green energy made me focus on materials that can improve energy storage. MXenes stood out because changes in the composition and structure can significantly change their properties. I&nbsp;was curious about how tuning different metallic elements in a&nbsp;tubular morphology can impact how MXenes perform and how to optimize them for practical applications.</p><h5><strong>What challenges have you encountered?</strong></h5><p>One major challenge is their stability: MXenes oxidize quickly which deteriorates performance. Another challenge is understanding how synthesis conditions of both MXenes and their precursors (MAX phases) must be adapted to create and preserve tubular morphologies since their synthesis mechanisms differ from conventional MXenes. Additionally, effectively communicating the project in the funding proposal to show to reviewers why I&nbsp;should obtain this funding was also a&nbsp;challenge, but thanks to mentorship and collaboration, I&nbsp;overcame these hurdles.</p><h5><strong>What motivates you most about working at UCT Prague?</strong></h5><p>The support from colleagues and the excellent technical infrastructure make it a&nbsp;great place to work. Also, being a&nbsp;former member of Professor Sofer’s&nbsp;leading group in 2D&nbsp;materials is inspiring and led me to this achievement.</p><h5><strong>How do&nbsp;you see your professional development going in the future?</strong></h5><p>The grant will help me build my own team, acquire equipment, and develop collaborations. My long-term vision is to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions and scientific progress both locally and internationally.</p><h5><strong>You are looking for new team members. What kind of students or scientists do&nbsp;you need?</strong></h5><p>We are currently welcoming enthusiastic master's&nbsp;students, PhD candidates, and postdocs who are passionate about materials science and eager to explore new frontiers in MXenes and energy storage. If you love curiosity-driven research and want to be part of a&nbsp;growing international team, we encourage you to join us.</p><h3><strong>Interview with Stella Gonsales: Catalysis as a&nbsp;key to polymer recycling</strong></h3><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_3_3d0ded6274.jpeg" alt="VŠCHT Prague: JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science: Stella Gonsales" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_3_3d0ded6274.jpeg 233w," sizes="100vw" width="1499" height="1000"></p><h5><strong>Congratulations on your JUNIOR STAR grant and also being awarded the Dagmar Procházková Fund. What does receiving both mean to you and how will they shape your work?</strong></h5><p>Thank you. Both grants are hugely important. The JUNIOR STAR grant allows me to expand my group and resources for research into catalytic recycling of polymers, while the Dagmar Procházková Fund supports complementary projects such as synthesizing new biodegradable polymers. Together, they help tackle the plastic waste problem from multiple scientific angles.</p><h5><strong>Could you explain your research in layperson’s&nbsp;terms?</strong></h5><p>Most plastics have strong carbon-carbon bonds. We insert more cleavable double bonds into polymers that can be broken down by catalytic reactions called olefin metathesis, making recycling on a&nbsp;molecular level more feasible.</p><h5><strong>What makes the JUNIOR STAR grant particularly important for your research and career development?</strong></h5><p>The JUNIOR STAR grant is a&nbsp;prestigious and highly competitive funding opportunity aimed at excellent early-career scientists within eight years of completing a&nbsp;Ph.D. It provides up to 25&nbsp;million CZK over five years, allowing recipients to establish independent research groups and pursue innovative scientific topics. This grant is crucial for building a&nbsp;solid foundation, acquiring necessary equipment, and recruiting talented team members, enabling the pursuit of ambitious projects that can significantly contribute to both the Czech scientific community and global challenges.</p><h5><strong>What collaborations support your research?</strong></h5><p>The collaboration between UCT Prague and the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the Czech Academy of Sciences primarily provides financial and technical support. The cooperation helps with funding, access to advanced equipment, and operational resources needed for running research projects.</p><h5><strong>What advice would you give young scientists aiming to succeed?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;encourage thinking outside the box and combining diverse knowledge you acquire during your career to address complex problems that are exciting and relevant to you.</p><h5><strong>Your laboratory bears the name of Otto Wichterle and was ceremonially opened in the presence of Professor Kamil Wichterle. How does Wichterle’s&nbsp;legacy inspire you personally?</strong></h5><p>Wichterle’<s>’</s>s&nbsp;innovative spirit motivates me to push creative boundaries and pursue novel solutions in sustainable chemistry.</p><h5><strong>What are your visions for the future?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;aim to build a&nbsp;research group that advances sustainable polymer recycling, contributing to environmental responsibility and the circular economy.</p><h5><strong>You are recruiting people for your team. What skills do&nbsp;they need to have?</strong></h5><p>We are looking for talented Ph.D. students and postdocs experienced in air-sensitive catalysis techniques. If you want to contribute to transformative research in sustainable chemistry and join a&nbsp;dynamic team, this is a&nbsp;great opportunity.</p></div>

JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science

<p><strong>The clean laboratories of the CEITEC Nano research infrastructure at CEITEC Brno University of Technology house a four-meter-tall TITAN transmission electron microscope for researching materials at the atomic level. This scientific device underwent two significant upgrades this year, entailing the addition of two state-of-the-art technologies: an electromagnetic lens aberration corrector for scanning transmission electron microscopy and an electron energy loss spectrometer equipped with cameras featuring today's most sensitive sensors. Thanks to these upgrades, TITAN has become a state-of-the-art device that can only be found in a few of the world's most advanced laboratories in this configuration.</strong></p><p><strong>The TITAN Themis microscope </strong>was manufactured in 2015 by FEI (now Thermo Fisher Scientific) and has been in use at CEITEC BUT since 2016. At the time of its acquisition, it was one of<strong> the most powerful commercially available electron microscopes</strong>; however, it lacked a corrector for optical defects in the lenses that form the narrow electron beam scanning the sample. This meant limited resolution and a lower ability to analyze the chemical composition and physical properties of materials at the atomic level.</p><p><i>"The latest generation S-CORR aberration corrector allows the electron beam to be focused to a size up to twice smaller than an atom, while also providing a higher electron current. This has led to a significant increase in the resolution and analytical capabilities of the microscope,"</i> explains <strong>Jan Michalička</strong>, guarantor of the TITAN microscope. "<i>Thanks to the new corrector, our microscope achieves the world's highest standard in resolution, specifically less than 50 picometers at an acceleration voltage of 300 keV." </i>For better understanding, he adds a comparison: <i>"Imagine the ratio of the size of a golf ball to that of planet Earth. That is exactly the ratio of an atom measuring 100 pm to a golf ball."</i> Thanks to this resolution, scientists are not only able to image individual atoms, but also to determine their chemical nature through further analysis. This is of fundamental importance, for example, for the development of new catalysts for a more environmentally friendly chemical industry.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_8ebd8d7245.jpg" alt="CEITEC/CEITEC BUT archive: Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories: Differences in resolution before and after the installation of the aberration corrector." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_8ebd8d7245.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="904"></p><p>The new corrector also allows the microscope to achieve high resolution even with low-energy electrons. This is crucial for studying highly sensitive materials such as graphene and other two-dimensional structures, which would be damaged by a stronger electron beam. <i>"Electrons interact strongly with the sample and can damage it at the atomic level, for example, by changing its structure and chemical composition. With the new corrector, we can achieve atomic resolution even at the lowest acceleration voltage of 60 keV, allowing us to study even very sensitive materials in a virtually unchanged state," </i>says Jan Michalička.</p><h4><strong>The additional installation of a corrector at the CEITEC laboratory is unique worldwide</strong></h4><p><strong>Correctors of optical defects in electromagnetic lenses are an exceptional technology</strong> that has completely changed the world of electron microscopy. For a long time, they were considered technically impossible, and the absence of correctors essentially prevented research into the structure and properties of materials at the atomic level. It was not until the 1990s that a group of four scientists – Harald Rose, Max Haider, Knut Urban, and Ondřej Křivánek – succeeded in implementing this technology, for which they received the prestigious Kavli Prize in 2020. <i>“Correctors basically consist of a pair of complex lenses, each containing a series of magnetic multipoles. In the case of the correctors invented by the first three scientists mentioned above, defects are removed by two hexapole lenses. Our new corrector is based on the same concept,”</i> adds Jan Michalička.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_2_c7e74d8554.jpeg" alt="CEITEC/CEITEC BUT archive: Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories: Delivered aberration corrector prior to installation, with the TITAN microscope in the background." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_2_c7e74d8554.jpeg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2133"></p><p>The additional installation of a corrector is <strong>unique </strong>in itself nowadays. Similarly complex technologies are usually installed during the manufacture of microscopes in the factory, in this case in the Netherlands. However, in Brno, the microscope was successfully upgraded with a corrector under the limited conditions of the laboratory. The installation of the corrector took about four months and required the dismantling of a large part of the microscope. <i>"With this installation, we basically went back to the time when the four scientists mentioned above placed their prototype corrector on an older microscope, thus improving its performance,"</i> says Jan Michalička with a smile, adding that the most difficult part was the precise adjustment of the corrector and the entire optics of the microscope in order to achieve top parameters. <i>"Even though most things are now controlled by computers, there are only a few people in the world who can install and tune a corrector to the highest level of accuracy. We are therefore extremely pleased to have had such experts at our disposal here."</i></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_4_b2cf95fb5c.jpeg" alt="CEITEC/CEITEC BUT archive: Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories: Installation of the aberration corrector – removal of the condenser." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_4_b2cf95fb5c.jpeg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2133"></p><h4><strong>New spectrometer will enable scientists to see more</strong></h4><p>The second and equally important upgrade to the TITAN microscope is the installation of <strong>the latest generation GIF Continuum HR electron energy loss spectrometer by Gatan</strong>. This is an approximately two-meter-long device installed horizontally under the microscope, whose main component is a magnetic prism that separates the electron beam according to their energy losses. The spectra of these losses provide enormous information about the sample, principally at the atomic level, as they are characteristic of the given state of the atoms, such as the valence arrangement of their electron shell. In combination with the new corrector, the spectra can be used to analyze the chemical bonds, arrangement in the crystal lattice, or the entire range of physical properties of atomic nanostructures down to the level of individual atoms.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_8_fdab871ef5.jpeg" alt="CEITEC/CEITEC BUT archive: Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories: Installation of the spectrometer beneath the microscope, magnetic prism." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_8_fdab871ef5.jpeg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2133"></p><p>An essential part of the spectrometer are the <strong>state-of-the-art K3 and Stela cameras</strong>, which can directly detect and count individual electrons. At the same time, these cameras are extremely fast and their sensors capture data without noise. <i>"These features of our cameras are key to measuring sensitive or dynamically changing samples and allow us to obtain information that was previously invisible to electron microscopes,"</i> says Jan Michalička.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_9_d8b87903f2.jpeg" alt="CEITEC/CEITEC BUT archive: Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories: Installed high-performance spectrometer cameras." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_9_d8b87903f2.jpeg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2133"></p><p>Last but not least, the spectrometer will open up completely new possibilities for measuring the magnetic properties of atomic structures. The new spectrometer will also be used for such experiments within the project TERAFIT, which financed this upgrade, and which focuses on research into materials for ultra-high capacity, speed, and energy efficiency in information technology. <i>"The device is fully prepared for advanced experiments and the use of modern software tools, including artificial intelligence,"</i> adds <strong>Vojtěch Uhlíř</strong>, head of the <i>Nanomagnetism and Spintronics</i> research group at CEITEC BUT and one of the TERAFIT project investigators, highlighting the advantages of the spectrometer.</p><p>Together with the corrector, the spectrometer represents a breakthrough in the analysis of material properties, and according to Jan Michalička, CEITEC now has one of the most powerful microscopes available. <i>“In modern materials science, for example, in the development of magnetic memories, quantum materials, or 2D structures, it is necessary to see not only atoms, but also their behaviour in real time, including magnetic states. And it is this spectrometer that pushes the boundaries of what we can see and analyze.</i>” Michal Urbánek, head of the CEITEC Nano laboratories and coordinator of the large research infrastructure <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czechnanolab.cz/"><strong>CzechNanoLab</strong></a>, agrees with him, adding that the device can now contribute to scientific knowledge on a global scale. <i>“Thanks to its integration into the large CzechNanoLab research infrastructure, this state-of-the-art microscope is accessible not only to scientists from CEITEC, but also to other institutions in the Czech Republic and abroad.”</i></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_10_7a2b57cc6d.jpeg" alt="CEITEC/CEITEC BUT archive: Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories: Final configuration of the TITAN microscope after installation of the aberration corrector and spectrometer." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Upgrade_transmisniho_elektronoveho_mikroskopu_TITAN_zaradil_CEITEC_mezi_elitni_laboratore_10_7a2b57cc6d.jpeg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2133"></p><blockquote><p>Do you want to know more? Read the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/upgrade-of-titan-transmission-electron-microscope-ranks-ceitec-among-elite-laboratories-expert-version/t11696?secret=40ab0267-ec7e-11f0-8f5d-2ed9ab825d4b"><strong>expert version</strong></a><strong> </strong>of this article.</p></blockquote>

Upgrade of TITAN transmission electron microscope ranks CEITEC among elite laboratories

<p><strong>Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated. The researchers focused on a specific class of molecules known as alarmones, which are found in cells across a wide range of organisms and whose levels often increase under conditions of cellular stress. The results were published in the prestigious scientific journal </strong><i><strong>Nature Chemical Biology</strong></i><strong>.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: Dr. Hana Cahová, head of the Chemical Biology of Nucleic Acids research group." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"></p><div><p>Molecules of ribonucleic acid can carry a variety of chemical modifications at one end, known as caps. In eukaryotic organisms, including human cells, the best-known cap plays an important role in RNA stability and in regulating its subsequent fate. In recent years, however, it has become clear that alternative, non-canonical RNA caps also exist, although their formation and the mechanisms by which they are attached to RNA remain only partially understood. These include alarmone caps, formed by dinucleoside polyphosphate molecules, that protect cellular RNA at moments when the cell is under threat.</p><p>In their study,<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cahova.group.uochb.cz/en"><strong>Dr. Hana Cahová</strong></a> and colleagues examined bacterial RNA polymerase and investigated how this enzyme can initiate transcription using dinucleoside polyphosphates (NpNs) instead of the standard RNA building blocks. For the first time, the scientists described, at the atomic level, how RNA bearing an alarmone cap can be generated directly at the initiation of gene transcription. They also observed that NpNs bind through a different type of base pairing than is typically observed.</p><p>The work was significantly shaped by <strong>Valentina Serianni from Hana Cahová’s team</strong>, who demonstrated the ability of dinucleoside polyphosphates to initiate gene transcription, and by <strong>Jana Škerlová</strong>, who focused on the structural analysis of RNA polymerase. Using cryogenic electron microscopy data, she showed how dinucleoside polyphosphate molecules bind within the active site of RNA polymerase – that is, the core of the enzyme where genetic information is transcribed. Together, their findings help to elucidate the processes that accompany the transcription of genetic information from DNA to RNA.</p><p>Hana Cahová adds: <i>“We’re describing something that truly occurs in cells and that we’re now able to observe directly at the level of individual molecules. This allows us to answer fundamental questions about cellular processes, such as how cells adapt to stress. RNA plays a central role in this, as it carries the cascade of information underlying any cellular response – for example, to threatening conditions caused by nutrient deprivation or temperature shock.”</i></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: Dr. Tomáš Kouba, head of the Cryogenic Electron Microscopy core facility." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"></p><div><p>Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) was central to the project. This part of the work was led by<strong> Dr. Tomáš Kouba</strong>, one of the authors of the study. <i>“Cryogenic electron microscopy allows us to freeze biological molecules in a state very close to their natural form and then determine their three-dimensional structure. This makes it possible to look directly into the active centers of enzymes and observe their function down to the atomic level,”</i> he explains.</p><p>Last year, IOCB Prague opened a new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cryoem.group.uochb.cz/en"><strong>cryo-EM center</strong></a><strong> </strong>that is unique within the Czech research environment. State-of-the-art cryogenic electron microscopes are housed in a specially designed building and enable the study of biological processes with exceptional structural precision.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: This work shows how NpnNs initiate bacterial transcription. Cryo-EM reveals how nucleobases pair with the template: one in canonical and one in reverse Watson–Crick mode, providing a structural basis for their function as non-canonical RNA caps." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1077"></p><blockquote><h4><strong>The Original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41589-025-02134-5"><strong>Molecular insight into 5′ RNA capping with Np<sub>n</sub>Ns by bacterial RNA polymerase</strong></a></h4><p>Valentina M. Serianni, Jana Škerlová, Anna Knopp Dubánková, Anton Škríba, Hana Šváchová, Tereza Vučková, Anatolij Filimoněnko, Milan Fábry, Pavlína Řezáčová, Tomáš Kouba &amp; Hana Cahova&nbsp;</p><p>Nat. Chem. Biol. 21 (2026)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><h4><strong>Abstract</strong></h4><p>RNA capped with dinucleoside polyphosphates has been discovered in bacteria and eukaryotes only recently. The likely mechanism of this specific capping involves direct incorporation of dinucleoside polyphosphates by RNA polymerase as noncanonical initiating nucleotides. However, how these compounds bind into the active site of RNA polymerase during transcription initiation is unknown. Here, we explored transcription initiation in vitro, using a series of DNA templates in combination with dinucleoside polyphosphates and model RNA polymerase from <i>Thermus</i> <i>thermophilus</i>. We observed that the transcription start site can vary on the basis of the compatibility of the specific template and dinucleoside polyphosphate. Cryo-electron microscopy structures of transcription initiation complexes with dinucleoside polyphosphates revealed that both nucleobase moieties can pair with the DNA template. The first encoded nucleotide pairs in a canonical Watson–Crick manner, whereas the second nucleobase pairs noncanonically in a reverse Watson–Crick manner. Our work provides a structural explanation of how dinucleoside polyphosphates initiate RNA transcription.</p></div></div>

Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription

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Perform both basic and complex analyses with the Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 30 Visible Spectrophotometer, an intuitive, reliable solution for education or in the lab.

<h3><strong>Designed for Users, Designed for Results</strong></h3><p><strong>The Thermo Scientific ™ GENESYS ™ 30 is the most thoughtfully designed spectrophotometer available today. Its high resolution color display, large sample compartment, and data export options meet modern expectations for students, educators and lab technicians. The GENESYS 30 blends the simplicity to satisfy novice students with the capabilities that labs need for accurate quantitative analysis.</strong></p><h4><strong>System Benefits:</strong></h4><ul><li>Large sample compartment with front access simplifies sample handling</li><li>High resolution color display</li><li>Outstanding durability in challenging environments thanks to:</li><li>Waterproof screen</li><li>Sealed, rubberized keypad</li><li>Removable, washable sample compartment</li><li>Sloping surfaces that shed spills</li><li>Chemical resistant PC-ABS covers</li><li>3A linear measurement range for concentrated solutions</li><li>Multi-point quant offers higher measurement confidence</li><li>Traditional monochromator paired with advanced electronics delivers outstanding stability</li><li>Scan mode for spectral analysis and interpretation</li><li>Data any way you want it - excellent snap-on thermal printer or USB data export</li><li>Expanded capabilities with optional VISIONlite software</li><li>2-year warranty</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_GENESYS_30_Vis_Spectrophotometer_4_4442fcccc5.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 30 Vis Spectrophotometer." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_GENESYS_30_Vis_Spectrophotometer_4_4442fcccc5.jpg 195w," sizes="100vw" width="2103" height="1685"></p><h3><strong>Modern Power meets Traditional Simplicity</strong></h3><h4><strong>Live Display and Concentration Mode</strong></h4><p>Replicate the familiar display of absorbance or transmittance, and single standard concentration measurements of prior generation instruments in the GENESYS 30 Live Display mode. All your parameters are set and kept in view on a single screen as the calculated concentration updates every two seconds.</p><h4><strong>Fixed Mode</strong></h4><p>Apply a factor to an absorbance measurement at one wavelength, or measure at two wavelengths with two factors and perform addition, subtraction or division of the values. Display results for up ten samples then print, save or clear your data before going on to the next sample series.</p><h4><strong>Quantitative Analysis with up to Six Standards</strong></h4><p>Go beyond the basic spectrophotometer by recording and storing up to six standards to calibrate your method. Choose a linear fit with an intercept or forced through zero. Name and save your method on the instrument or back it up to a USB memory device. All data are recorded with an index number (S1 – S10) and a time stamp. The result table accommodates up to ten samples for you to print or save before going on to the next sample series or analysis.</p><h4><strong>Go negative!</strong></h4><p>Some methods call for blanking the instrument on a dark standard and reading absorbance in the negative range. Most single beam instruments cannot measure below -0.3A. GENESYS 30 uses advanced signal processing to deliver stable, reliable results down to -3A.</p><h4><strong>Simple to Sophisticated:</strong></h4><p>The GENESYS 30 has the flexibility to perform routine analysis one minute and complex analytical methods the next. The custom Analyzer mode enables you to build your formula with up to six wavelengths, six factors, standard arithmetic operators and absorbance values raised to the 2nd or 3rd power. Use the included Windows® application to design your method. Transfer the method to your GENESYS 30 and run it with the touch of a button. Analyzer mode shows your method name and a continuous display of your results. Technicians can write the result down or print it with a time stamp using the printer accessory.</p><h4><strong>Smarter by Design:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>GENESYS 30 offers the convenient SmartStart™ feature that has delighted GENESYS 10S users since its introduction. The SmartStart menu gives you direct access to your<strong> 12 favorite methods</strong>. Allowing you to work smarter, not harder.</p><h4><strong>Snap on Printer:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Fast and clear printing when you need it. Add printing capability to your instrument. The snap-on thermal printer installs<br>in moments.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Quick and Simple Lamp Replacement:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>No need to remove the cover, just loosen two screws, slide out the old lamp fitting and slide a new one back in. Everything is pre-aligned, just let the new lamp warm up and go back to work.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_GENESYS_30_Vis_Spectrophotometer_3_82082740d3.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 30 Vis Spectrophotometer: Quick and simple lamp replacement." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_GENESYS_30_Vis_Spectrophotometer_3_82082740d3.jpg 197w," sizes="100vw" width="1737" height="1376"></p><h3><strong>At Home in the Instructional Laboratory</strong></h3><p><strong>GENESYS spectrophotometers are core teaching instruments in chemistry and biology laboratories around the world. The Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 30 allows students and teachers to focus on examining scientific data and learning scientific concepts instead of learning instrumentation.</strong></p><h4><strong>Easy to Teach, Easy to Learn&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Clearly labeled, uniquely colored keys simplify instrument operation. New users require little or no training.</p><h4><strong>Get Working – Faster!</strong></h4><p>Large, color digital screen and numeric keypad help you set up methods faster. Simplified software interface gives users maximum control and efficiency.</p><h4><strong>Designed for Today, Built for Tomorrow – Inside and Out!</strong></h4><p>On the inside, GENESYS 30 uses advanced optics, electronics and signal processing to deliver superior measurement performance for its class. On the outside, GENESYS 30 presents a tough exterior built to last for years in the most demanding environments.</p><ul><li>Resistant to spills</li><li>Removable and washable sample compartment</li><li>The sample compartment lid<ul><li>stays where you put it - open or closed</li><li>has a magnetic latch to hold it closed during measurements</li><li>is customer-replaceable should it get broken through abuse</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Simple and Familiar</strong></h4><p>Open the Live Display application with a single button-press to monitor the absorbance or transmittance live – just like a GENESYS 20 or SPECTRONIC 20. The spectrum indicator shows the color of light being absorbed.</p><h4><strong>Special support for OD 600 and test-tube measurements</strong></h4><p>For measurements in test-tubes, the test-tube holder accessory accommodates 100mm x 13mm test-tubes with the lid closed. Or add the tall test-tube adaptor to use larger diameter, taller tubes (up to 150mm, 6 inches) with the lid open. Special OD600 mode for cell growth measurements. Select it from the Home menu and go! No method setup required.</p><h4><strong>Scanning: Simple and Fast</strong></h4><p>Find peaks in the spectrum of your sample by scanning across the spectrum in any range from 325nm to 1100nm with 1nm precision and noise-free peaks up to 3A. Use the cursor and zoom controls to identify λ<sub>max</sub>.</p><h4><strong>Data you can use</strong></h4><ul><li>Print your scan and stick it into a lab notebook using the printer accessory and optional self-stick printer paper.</li><li>Save the data points of your scan to a USB memory device and load the data into a spreadsheet or graphing program for optimal reporting.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_30_USB_stick_A_c45fd86787.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 30 Vis Spectrophotometer: USB stick." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_30_USB_stick_A_c45fd86787.jpg 181w," sizes="100vw" width="543" height="469"></p><h3><strong>VISIONlite Software</strong></h3><p><strong>For users who need the power of computerized data analysis, optional Thermo Scientific™ VISIONlite™ software pairs a simple user</strong><br><strong>interface with a wider range of options for experiment design and data analysis.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific - Genesys spectrophotometers: VISIONlite Software." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg 239w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="928"></p><h4><strong>Scan Application:</strong></h4><ul><li>Automated peak pick and label</li><li>Overlay spectra and print the results</li></ul><h4><strong>Kinetics Application:</strong></h4><ul><li>Data intervals as low as 1 second</li><li>Enzyme rate calculation with factor</li></ul><h4><strong>Quantitative Analysis:</strong></h4><ul><li>Up to 100 standards</li><li>Linear, quadratic or cubic data fits</li></ul><h4><strong>Performance Verification:</strong></h4><ul><li>Full suite of tests to verify performance of your instrument</li><li>Pre-loaded pass/fail limits specific to your instrument</li></ul><h3><strong>GENESYS 30 Accessories</strong></h3><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_GENESYS_30_Vis_Spectrophotometer_59d912ddd3.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 30 Vis Spectrophotometer: GENESYS 30 Accessories." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_GENESYS_30_Vis_Spectrophotometer_59d912ddd3.jpg 243w," sizes="100vw" width="1444" height="929"></p><h3><strong>GENESYS 30 Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> &lt;0.003 A, 325 to 1000 nm smoothed</li><li><strong>Compartments:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accessible from top, front or side</li><li>Able to accommodate cells up to 100mm pathlength</li><li>Available accessory for test-tubes up to 25mm diameter and 150mm height</li><li>Removable, washable sample compartment liner with magnetic placement and hold-down</li></ul></li><li><strong>Connections:</strong> USB-A, USB-B</li><li><strong>Description:</strong> GENESYS 30 VIS Spectrophotometer with EU Power Cable</li><li><strong>Dimensions (L x W x H):</strong> 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Drift:</strong> &lt;0.002 A/hr. (At 500 nm after 2 hr. warmup.) Typical &lt;0.004 A/hr. after 1 hr. warmup</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100/250 V, 50/60 Hz</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Tactile rubber 23 keys with numeric keypad</li><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> 1000 hrs.</li><li><strong>Noise:</strong> (RMS at 500nm. 60 consecutive measurements)<ul><li>≤0.001A at 0A</li><li>≤0.001A at 1A</li><li>≤0.002A at 2A</li></ul></li><li><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Single Beam</li><li><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002 A (0 to 0.3 A), 0.5% of ABS reading (0.301 A to 2.5 A)</li><li><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> -3A to +3A, 0 to 200 000 %T, 0 to 9 999 999 C</li><li><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> -3A to +3A</li><li><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ± 0.002 A (Measured at 1.0 A at 546 nm)</li><li><strong>Printer Included:</strong> Thermal printer accessory with 80 mm width paper</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Automatic – up to 1200 nm/min.</li><li><strong>Stray Light:</strong> &lt;0.1%T at 340 nm and 400 nm</li><li>Measured using glass cutoff filters or NaNO₂ at 340 nm</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 years standard with 1 year extension upon registration of the instrument with Thermo Fisher Scientific within 6 months of purchase</li><li><strong>Wavelength Accuracy:</strong> ±2 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Data Interval:</strong> 1 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Repeatability:</strong> &lt; ±1 nm</li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Silicon Photodiode</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 5 in. 32-bit Color Display, 800 x 480 pixels</li><li><strong>Languages:</strong> English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic</li><li><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 325 to 1100 nm</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 40 Vis Spectrophotometer

Perform routine measurements for quality control or teaching in the chemistry classroom with rugged Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS 40 Vis Spectrophotometer.

<h4><strong>GENESYS - developed for users, designed for results</strong></h4><p>Built on the foundation of 60 years of spectroscopy experience, the next generation Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ family of Vis/UV-Vis spectrophotometers provides exceptional performance with a contemporary design.</p><ul><li>Start taking measurements immediately with the simple-to-use, high-resolution, color-display start menu</li><li>Exchange samples with ease with large, accessible sample compartment</li><li>Save your data fast any way you want it with multiple data-export options</li></ul><p>There is a GENESYS spectrophotometer you can count on to provide accurate, reproducible results for your application requirements.</p><h3><strong>GENESYS 40 Vis Spectrophotometer</strong></h3><p><strong>For teaching labs, research labs and industrial QC requiring robust construction, ease-of-use and software capability.</strong></p><h5><strong>Advanced usability, modern functionality</strong></h5><ul><li>7-inch, high-resolution touchscreen interface</li><li>Local control increases speed and reliability for routine analysis</li><li>Large sample compartment with front access simplifies sample handling</li><li>Wi-Fi ready - save data and methods, print results from on-board control</li></ul><h5><strong>Designed for</strong></h5><ul><li>Chemistry labs</li><li>Routine measurements</li><li>Moderate throughput requirements</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_40_Kyveta_A_7955a6a01a.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 40 Vis Spectrophotometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_40_Kyveta_A_7955a6a01a.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1536" height="1024"></p><h3><strong>Walk-up convenience</strong></h3><p><strong>Simple-to-use, touchscreen user interface features the methods and applications most important to you.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific GENESYS Spectrophotometers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg 239w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="928"></p><h5><strong>Flexible computer control</strong></h5><p>Optional VISIONlite software offers complete control from a Microsoft ® Windows ® computer providing applications for:</p><ul><li>Scanning</li><li>Quantitative analysis</li><li>Kinetics</li><li>Fixed wavelength measurements</li></ul><h3><strong>GENESYS 40 Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> ±0.005 A</li><li><strong>Compartments:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accessible from top, front or side</li><li>Able to accommodate cells up to 100mm cells</li><li>Available accessory for test tubes up to 25 mm diameter and 150 mm height</li><li>Removable, washable sample compartment liner with magnetic placement and hold-down</li></ul></li><li><strong>Connections:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Single USB-A</li><li>Duplex USB-A</li><li>Export data to network or PC via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi USB adaptor, available&nbsp;</li><li>Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor available</li></ul></li><li><strong>Dimensions (L x W x H):</strong> 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Drift:</strong> (At 500 nm after 1 hour warmup) &lt;0.0010 A/hr.</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz</li><li><strong>Includes:</strong> GENESYS 40 Spectrophotometer</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Touchscreen</li><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> &gt;1000 hrs.</li><li><strong>Noise:</strong> (RMS at 500 nm 60 consecutive measurements)<ul><li>≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Dual Beam</li><li><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002 A at 0.5 A, ±0.004 A at 1.0 A, ±0.008 A at 2.0 A</li><li><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> -3A to +5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> –3A to +3.5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ±0.001A at 1A measured at 1.0A at 546 nm</li><li><strong>Printer Included:</strong> Snap-on printer available</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Automatic – up to 1800 nm/min.</li><li><strong>Stray Light:</strong> &lt;0.05%T at 340 nm and 400 nm</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 yrs std + 1 yr ext upon reg</li><li><strong>Wavelength Accuracy:</strong> ±0.5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Data Interval:</strong> 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Repeatability:</strong> &lt; ±0.2 nm</li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Dual Silicon Photodiodes</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 7 in. High Definition Color Touchscreen, Fixed, 800 x 1280 pixels</li><li><strong>Light Source:</strong> Tungsten Halogen</li><li><strong>Spectral Bandwidth:</strong> 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 325 to 1100 nm</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 140 Vis Spectrophotometer

Perform quantitative measurements in routine industrial QA/QC or university chemistry labs with the automated and network-capable Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS 140 Vis Spectrophotometer.

<h4><strong>GENESYS - developed for users, designed for results</strong></h4><p>Built on the foundation of 60 years of spectroscopy experience, the next generation Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ family of Vis/UV-Vis spectrophotometers provides exceptional performance with a contemporary design.</p><ul><li>Start taking measurements immediately with the simple-to-use, high-resolution, color-display start menu</li><li>Exchange samples with ease with large, accessible sample compartment</li><li>Save your data fast any way you want it with multiple data-export options</li></ul><p>There is a GENESYS spectrophotometer you can count on to provide accurate, reproducible results for your application requirements.</p><h3><strong>GENESYS 140 Vis Spectrophotometer</strong></h3><p><strong>For advanced teaching labs, R&amp;D, research and life science applications requiring higher throughput or temperature control.</strong></p><h5><strong>Elite performance, enhanced capabilities</strong></h5><ul><li>7-inch, high-resolution touchscreen interface</li><li>Local control increases speed and reliability for routine analysis</li><li>Large sample compartment with front access simplifies sample handling</li><li>Wi-Fi ready - save data and methods, print results from on-board control</li></ul><h5><strong>Designed for</strong></h5><ul><li>Chemistry labs</li><li>Routine measurements</li><li>Moderate throughput requirements</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_vis_spektrofotometr_genesys_140_titul_B_bd2a19cbcb.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific GENESYS Spectrophotometers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_vis_spektrofotometr_genesys_140_titul_B_bd2a19cbcb.jpg 225w," sizes="100vw" width="516" height="358"></p><h3><strong>Walk-up convenience</strong></h3><p><strong>Simple-to-use, touchscreen user interface features the methods and applications most important to you.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific: Genesys spectrophotometers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg 239w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="928"></p><h5><strong>Flexible computer control</strong></h5><p>Optional VISIONlite software offers complete control from a Microsoft ® Windows ® computer providing applications for:</p><ul><li>Scanning</li><li>Quantitative analysis</li><li>Kinetics</li><li>Fixed wavelength measurements</li></ul><h3><strong>GENESYS 140 Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> ±0.005 A</li><li><strong>Compartments:</strong> Accommodates (optional):<ul><li>8-position cell changer</li><li>4-position cell changer (long path cells)</li><li>Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C)</li><li>Sipper accessory</li><li>Fiber optic probe coupler</li></ul></li><li><strong>Connections:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Single USB-A</li><li>Duplex USB-A</li><li>Export data to network or PC via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi USB adaptor, available&nbsp;</li><li>Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor available</li></ul></li><li><strong>Dimensions (L x W x H):</strong> 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Drift:</strong> (At 500 nm after 1 hour warmup) &lt;0.0010 A/hr.</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz</li><li><strong>Includes:</strong> Genesys 140 Spectrophotometer</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Touchscreen</li><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> &gt;1000 hrs.</li><li><strong>Noise:</strong> (RMS at 500 nm 60 consecutive measurements)<ul><li>≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Dual Beam</li><li><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0 A±0.008 A at 2.0A</li><li><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> -3A to +5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> –3A to +3.5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ±0.001 A at 1 A measured at 1.0 A at 546 nm</li><li><strong>Printer Included:</strong> Snap-on printer available</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Automatic – up to 1800 nm/min.</li><li><strong>Stray Light:</strong> &lt;0.05%T at 340 nm and 400 nm</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 yrs std + 1 yr ext upon reg</li><li><strong>Wavelength Accuracy:</strong> ±0.5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Data Interval:</strong> 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Repeatability:</strong> &lt; ±0.2 nm</li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Dual Silicon Photodiodes</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 7 in. High Definition Color Touchscreen, Tiltable, 800 x 1280 pixels</li><li><strong>Light Source:</strong> Tungsten Halogen</li><li><strong>Spectral Bandwidth:</strong> 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 325 to 1100 nm</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Perform routine measurements for quality control or teaching in the chemistry classroom with rugged Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.

<h4><strong>GENESYS - developed for users, designed for results</strong></h4><p>Built on the foundation of 60 years of spectroscopy experience, the next generation Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ family of Vis/UV-Vis spectrophotometers provides exceptional performance with a contemporary design.</p><ul><li>Start taking measurements immediately with the simple-to-use, high-resolution, color-display start menu</li><li>Exchange samples with ease with large, accessible sample compartment</li><li>Save your data fast any way you want it with multiple data-export options</li></ul><p>There is a GENESYS spectrophotometer you can count on to provide accurate, reproducible results for your application requirements.</p><h3><strong>GENESYS 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer</strong></h3><p><strong>For teaching labs, research labs and industrial QC requiring robust construction, ease-of-use and software capability.</strong></p><h5><strong>Advanced usability, modern functionality</strong></h5><ul><li>7-inch, high-resolution touchscreen interface</li><li>Local control increases speed and reliability for routine analysis</li><li>Large sample compartment with front access simplifies sample handling</li><li>Wi-Fi ready - save data and methods, print results from on-board control</li></ul><h5><strong>Designed for</strong></h5><ul><li>Chemistry labs</li><li>Routine measurements</li><li>Moderate throughput requirements</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_50_Kyveta_bae9677ae0.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_50_Kyveta_bae9677ae0.jpg 188w," sizes="100vw" width="534" height="443"></p><h3><strong>Walk-up convenience</strong></h3><p><strong>Simple-to-use, touchscreen user interface features the methods and applications most important to you.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific GENESYS Spectrophotometers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg 239w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="928"></p><h5><strong>Flexible computer control</strong></h5><p>Optional VISIONlite software offers complete control from a Microsoft ® Windows ® computer providing applications for:</p><ul><li>Scanning</li><li>Quantitative analysis</li><li>Kinetics</li><li>Fixed wavelength measurements</li></ul><h3><strong>GENESYS 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> ±0.002 A</li><li><strong>Compartments:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Accessible from top, front or side</li><li>Able to accommodate cells up to 100 mm cells</li><li>Available accessory for test-tubes up to 25 mm diameter and 150 mm height</li><li>Removable, washable sample compartment liner with magnetic placement and hold-down</li></ul></li><li><strong>Connections:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Single USB-A</li><li>Duplex USB-A</li><li>Export data to network or PC via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi USB adaptor, available</li><li>Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor available</li></ul></li><li><strong>Dimensions (L x W x H):</strong> 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Drift:</strong> (At 500 nm after 1 hour warmup) &lt;0.0005 A/hr.</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz</li><li><strong>Includes:</strong> GENESYS 50 Spectrophotometer</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Touchscreen</li><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> &gt; 5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed</li><li><strong>Noise:</strong> (RMS at 500 nm 60 consecutive measurements)<ul><li>≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Dual Beam</li><li><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0A, ±0.008 A at 2.0 A</li><li><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> -3A to +5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> –2A to +3.5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ±0.001 A at 1 A measured at 1.0 A at 546 nm</li><li><strong>Printer Included:</strong> Snap-on printer available</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Slow, medium and fast – up to 1600 nm/min.</li><li><strong>Stray Light:</strong> &lt; 1.0%T 198 nm (KCl) , &lt;0.05%T at 220 nm (NaI), &lt;0.03%T at 340 nm (NaNO<sub>2</sub>)</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 yrs std + 1 yr ext upon reg</li><li><strong>Wavelength Accuracy:</strong> ±0.5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Data Interval:</strong> 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Repeatability:</strong> &lt; ±0.2 nm</li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Dual Silicon Photodiodes</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 7 in. High Definition Color Touchscreen, Fixed, 800 x 1280 pixels</li><li><strong>Spectral Bandwidth:</strong> 2 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 190 to 1100 nm</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 150 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Perform quantitative measurements in routine industrial QA/QC or university chemistry labs with the automated and network-capable Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS 150 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.

<h4><strong>GENESYS - developed for users, designed for results</strong></h4><p>Built on the foundation of 60 years of spectroscopy experience, the next generation Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ family of Vis/UV-Vis spectrophotometers provides exceptional performance with a contemporary design.</p><ul><li>Start taking measurements immediately with the simple-to-use, high-resolution, color-display start menu</li><li>Exchange samples with ease with large, accessible sample compartment</li><li>Save your data fast any way you want it with multiple data-export options</li></ul><p>There is a GENESYS spectrophotometer you can count on to provide accurate, reproducible results for your application requirements.</p><h3><strong>GENESYS 150 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer</strong></h3><p><strong>For advanced teaching labs, R&amp;D, research and life science applications requiring higher throughput or temperature control.</strong></p><h5><strong>Elite performance, enhanced capabilities</strong></h5><ul><li>7-inch, high-resolution touchscreen interface</li><li>Local control increases speed and reliability for routine analysis</li><li>Large sample compartment with front access simplifies sample handling</li><li>Wi-Fi ready - save data and methods, print results from on-board control</li></ul><h5><strong>Designed for</strong></h5><ul><li>Chemistry labs</li><li>Routine measurements</li><li>Moderate throughput requirements</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_vis_spektrofotometr_genesys_150_titul_B_a202c02cea.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 150 Uv-Vis Spectrophotometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_vis_spektrofotometr_genesys_150_titul_B_a202c02cea.jpg 180w," sizes="100vw" width="415" height="360"></p><h3><strong>Walk-up convenience</strong></h3><p><strong>Simple-to-use, touchscreen user interface features the methods and applications most important to you.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific: Genesys spectrophotometers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg 239w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="928"></p><h5><strong>Flexible computer control</strong></h5><p>Optional VISIONlite software offers complete control from a Microsoft ® Windows ® computer providing applications for:</p><ul><li>Scanning</li><li>Quantitative analysis</li><li>Kinetics</li><li>Fixed wavelength measurements</li></ul><h3><strong>GENESYS 150 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> ±0.002 A</li><li><strong>Compartments:</strong> Accommodates (optional):<ul><li>8-position cell changer</li><li>4-position cell changer (long path cells)</li><li>Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C)</li><li>Sipper accessory</li><li>Fiber optic probe coupler</li></ul></li><li><strong>Connections:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Single USB-A</li><li>Duplex USB-A</li><li>Export data to network or PC via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi USB adaptor, available</li><li>Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor available</li></ul></li><li><strong>Dimensions (L x W x H):</strong> 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Drift:</strong> (At 500 nm after 1 hour warmup) &lt;0.0005 A/hr.</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz</li><li><strong>Includes:</strong> Genesys 150 Spectrophotometer</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Touchscreen</li><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> &gt; 5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed</li><li><strong>Noise:</strong> (RMS at 500 nm 60 consecutive measurements)<ul><li>≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Dual Beam</li><li><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0A, ±0.008 A at 2.0 A</li><li><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> -3A to +5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> –2A to +3.5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ±0.001 A at 1 A measured at 1.0 A at 546 nm</li><li><strong>Printer Included:</strong> Snap-on printer available</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Slow, medium and fast – up to 1600 nm/min.</li><li><strong>Stray Light:</strong> &lt; 1.0%T 198 nm (KCl) , &lt;0.05%T at 220 nm (NaI), &lt;0.03%T at 340 nm (NaNO<sub>2</sub>)</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 yrs std + 1 yr ext upon reg</li><li><strong>Wavelength Accuracy:</strong> ±0.5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Data Interval:</strong> 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Repeatability:</strong> &lt; ±0.2 nm</li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Dual Silicon Photodiodes</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 7 in. High Definition Color Touchscreen, Tiltable, 800 x 1280 pixels</li><li><strong>Spectral Bandwidth:</strong> 2 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 190 to 1100 nm</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 180 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Perform high throughput quantitative UV-Vis measurements where a double beam is required as a reference cell position with the  Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 180 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer. 

<h4><strong>GENESYS - developed for users, designed for results</strong></h4><p>Built on the foundation of 60 years of spectroscopy experience, the next generation Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ family of Vis/UV-Vis spectrophotometers provides exceptional performance with a contemporary design.</p><ul><li>Start taking measurements immediately with the simple-to-use, high-resolution, color-display start menu</li><li>Exchange samples with ease with large, accessible sample compartment</li><li>Save your data fast any way you want it with multiple data-export options</li></ul><p>There is a GENESYS spectrophotometer you can count on to provide accurate, reproducible results for your application requirements.</p><h3><strong>GENESYS 180 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer</strong></h3><p><strong>For laboratories requiring double beam with a reference cell position.</strong></p><h5><strong>High-throughput ready</strong></h5><ul><li>Double-beam optics</li><li>Ideal solution when a reference beam is required, such as for kinetics</li><li>8-cell changer standard</li><li>Make measurements outside the sample compartment without cuvettes using fiber optic coupler and probe</li></ul><p><strong>Designed for laboratories requiring double beam operation with a reference cell position.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_vis_spektrofotometr_genesys_180_titul_D_open_90df06abb8.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 180 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Thermo_Scientific_vis_spektrofotometr_genesys_180_titul_D_open_90df06abb8.jpg 171w," sizes="100vw" width="467" height="427"></p><h3><strong>Walk-up convenience</strong></h3><p><strong>Simple-to-use, touchscreen user interface features the methods and applications most important to you.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific Genesys spectrophotometers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Genesys_spectrophotometers_ae282fe726.jpg 239w," sizes="100vw" width="1422" height="928"></p><h5><strong>Flexible computer control</strong></h5><p>Optional VISIONlite software offers complete control from a Microsoft ® Windows ® computer providing applications for:</p><ul><li>Scanning</li><li>Quantitative analysis</li><li>Kinetics</li><li>Fixed wavelength measurements</li></ul><h3><strong>GENESYS 180 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> ±0.002 A</li><li><strong>Compartments:</strong><ul><li>8-position cell changer (standard)</li><li>Also accommodates (optional):<ul><li>4-position cell changer (long path cells)</li><li>Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C)</li><li>Sipper accessory</li><li>Fiber optic probe coupler</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><strong>Connections:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Single USB-A</li><li>Duplex USB-A</li><li>Export data to network or PC via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi USB adaptor, available</li><li>Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor available</li></ul></li><li><strong>Dimensions (L x W x H):</strong> 35.5 x 38.5 x 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Drift:</strong> (At 500 nm after 1 hour warmup) &lt;0.0005 A/hr.</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> External AC to DC converter. Voltage and Frequency (Hz) selected automatically, 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Touchscreen</li><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> &gt; 5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed</li><li><strong>Noise:</strong> (RMS at 500 nm 60 consecutive measurements)<ul><li>≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm</li><li>≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm</li></ul></li><li><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Double Beam</li><li><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0A, ±0.008 A at 2.0 A</li><li><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> -3A to +5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> –2A to +3.5A</li><li><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ±0.001 A at 1 A measured at 1.0 A at 546 nm</li><li><strong>Printer Included:</strong> Snap-on printer available</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Slow, medium and fast – up to 1600 nm/min.</li><li><strong>Stray Light:</strong> &lt; 1.0%T 198 nm (KCl) , &lt;0.05%T at 220 nm (NaI), &lt;0.03%T at 340 nm (NaNO<sub>2</sub>)</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 yrs std + 1 yr ext upon reg</li><li><strong>Wavelength Accuracy:</strong> ±0.5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Data Interval:</strong> 0.1 nm, 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm</li><li><strong>Wavelength Repeatability:</strong> &lt; ±0.2 nm</li><li><strong>Weight (Metric):</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Dual Silicon Photodiodes</li><li><strong>Display:</strong> 7 in. High Definition Color Touchscreen, Tiltable, 800 x 1280 pixels</li><li><strong>Spectral Bandwidth:</strong> 2 nm</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> UV-Vis Spectrophotometer</li><li><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 190 to 1100 nm</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific BioMate 160 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Perform quantitative measurements in life science laboratories with the automated and network-capable Thermo Scientific™ BioMate™ 160 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer. 

<p><strong>Perform quantitative measurements in life science laboratories with the automated and network-capable Thermo Scientific™ BioMate™ 160 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer. The BioMate 160 Spectrophotometer offers pre-programmed assay methods for nucleic acid and protein concentration as well as cell culture measurements. Optimized for usability and performance, this platform features a high-resolution color touchscreen, optional Wi-Fi networking, and a rugged design.</strong></p><p>The BioMate UV-Vis Spectrophotometer provides automation for high-throughput options and room-light resistance, allowing lid-open operation for improved speed and convenience. Software includes pre-programmed life science methods such as Nucleic Acid A260; Protein A280 and A205; Protein Colorimetric assays and OD600.</p><p>A full line of accessories, including automated cell changers and cell holders, sipper, and fiber optic probes are designed to simplify sampling and accommodate high throughput measurements and temperature control.</p><h5><strong>Features:</strong></h5><ul><li>7-inch high-resolution touchscreen user interface</li><li>Pre-programmed life science methods</li><li>Networking capable (Wi-Fi adaptor available)</li><li>Room light resistance for 'open-lid' operation</li><li>Sipper accessory</li><li>Removable, washable sample compartment liner with magnetic placement and hold-down</li><li>Accommodates cells up to 100 mm pathlength</li><li>(Optional) 8-position cell changer with switchable turret</li><li>(Optional) 4-position cell changer (long path cells)</li><li>(Optional) Peltier-thermostatted single cell holder (20 °C - 60 °C)</li></ul><h5><strong>Designed for:</strong></h5><ul><li>Advanced teaching labs</li><li>R&amp;D departments</li><li>Applications requiring high throughput or temperature control</li></ul><h4><strong>Specifications</strong></h4><p><strong>Instrument Type:</strong> UV-Visible Spectrophotometer<br><strong>Optical Design:</strong> Dual beam<br><strong>Wavelength Range:</strong> 190–1100 nm<br><strong>Spectral Bandwidth:</strong> 2 nm<br><strong>Photometric Range:</strong> –2 A to +3.5 A<br><strong>Photometric Accuracy:</strong> ±0.002 A at 0.5 A, ±0.004 A at 1.0 A, ±0.008 A at 2.0 A<br><strong>Photometric Repeatability:</strong> ±0.001 A at 1 A (546 nm)<br><strong>Photometric Display:</strong> –3 A to +5 A<br><strong>Noise (RMS at 500 nm):</strong></p><ul><li>≤0.00020 A at 0 A</li><li>≤0.00030 A at 1 A</li><li>≤0.00040 A at 2 A<br><strong>Drift:</strong> &lt;0.0005 A/hr at 500 nm after 1-hour warmup<br><strong>Baseline Flatness:</strong> ±0.002 A<br><strong>Stray Light:</strong></li><li>&lt;1.0%T at 198 nm (KCl)</li><li>&lt;0.05%T at 220 nm (NaI)</li><li>&lt;0.03%T at 340 nm (NaNO₂)</li></ul><h5><strong>Wavelength Performance</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Accuracy:</strong> ±0.5 nm</li><li><strong>Repeatability:</strong> ±0.2 nm</li><li><strong>Data Interval Options:</strong> 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 nm</li><li><strong>Scan Speed:</strong> Slow, medium, fast (up to 1600 nm/min)</li></ul><h5><strong>Display &amp; User Interface</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Touchscreen:</strong> 7 in. high-definition color, tiltable (800 × 1280 px)</li><li><strong>Keypad:</strong> Touchscreen interface</li></ul><h5><strong>Connectivity &amp; Data Handling</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Connections:</strong> Single USB-A, Duplex USB-A</li><li><strong>Data Export:</strong> USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi adaptor (optional)</li><li><strong>Printer Support:</strong> Snap-on printer (optional), USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi printing available</li></ul><h5><strong>Sample Compartment Compatibility (Optional Accessories)</strong></h5><ul><li>8-position or 4-position cell changers</li><li>Long path cell changer</li><li>Peltier thermostatted cell holder (20–60 °C)</li><li>Sipper accessory</li><li>Fiber optic probe coupler</li></ul><h5><strong>General Specifications</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Lamp Life:</strong> &gt;5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed</li><li><strong>Detector Type:</strong> Dual silicon photodiodes</li><li><strong>Dimensions (L × W × H):</strong> 35.5 × 38.5 × 19.5 cm</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 7.5 kg</li><li><strong>Power Requirements:</strong> 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (auto-selecting via external AC–DC converter)</li><li><strong>Certifications:</strong> Certificate of Analysis (COA), Certificate of Conformance (COC)</li><li><strong>Warranty:</strong> 2 years standard + 1-year extension upon registration</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

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