Life Science Research Tools

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories is a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics, founded in 1952 in Berkeley, California. The company is perhaps best known for its electrophoresis systems, including the iconic Mini-PROTEAN and Criterion gel systems that have been standard fixtures in protein research labs for decades. Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) platform revolutionized absolute nucleic acid quantification without the need for standard curves, enabling ultra-sensitive detection of rare mutations and copy number variants. Their iMark and iD3 microplate readers, along with the CFX family of real-time PCR systems, are widely deployed in academic and pharmaceutical labs alike. The Chelex chelating resin, Bradford assay reagents, and a broad catalog of western blotting reagents including Trans-Blot Turbo transfer systems round out their reagent offerings. Bio-Rad's clinical diagnostics division provides quality controls and immunoassay reagents for clinical labs, while their flow cytometry instruments and reagents are competitive with top-tier vendors. Researchers choose Bio-Rad for the reliability and reproducibility of their systems and the extensive application-specific support they provide.