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Dear Scientist,

Finally, Spring is back for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, while those below the Equator are embarking into Autumn. Either way – we can enjoy the cheerful colors of nature again!

Talking about colors... Promega has launched the very first 8-dye kit in the forensic field: the PowerPlex® 35GY System. Find out more about this new technology and read also about the Developmental Validation of the Spectrum CE instrument, the only CE instrument in the market that analyses up to 8 colors.

Additionally, you will find a short introduction on the upcoming 8-dye kit, PowerPlex® 18E System which meets the ENFSI recommendations for DNA profile sharing across Europe. All of the loci are under 350bp in size, and Quality Sensors are included to aid in data interpretation.

The article on the PowerSeq® Whole Mito System demonstrates that this MPS system yields higher quality sequencing data with a much higher throughput and greater sensitivity for heteroplasmy detection in degraded samples recovered in missing persons cases and ancient DNA, enabling maternal inheritance-based kinship testing.

We’ve launched a new section designed for younger scientists. We’re excited to be able to showcase several resources for you to help you navigate this unique period in your career.

Also enjoy the profile of Benjamin Krenke, the Senior Global Product Manager for Spectrum CE System and lastly, get an overview on the forensic meetings that are taking place in your area!

It is so good to be able to see you in person again! Until then - enjoy reading!

Best regards,