• Quick system set up — easy installation and factory-calibrated optics
• Our best thermal uniformity and accuracy to date
• Available in 96-well (5-color detection) and high-throughput 384-well (4-color detection) formats
• Intuitive, easy-to-use interface with a sensitive touch screen — responsive even with double gloves
• Uniform optical system free of regular calibration requirements

Available for either PC, this software tool helps you set up your qPCR experiments, select reference genes, perform statistical analyses, and graph your results.

(Note: CFX Maestro software is not included with instrument purchase).

The CFX Opus Real-Time PCR System integrates with Bio-Rad's new Br.io Cloud Platform, enabling you to get the most out of your instrument while minimizing time at the bench. BR.io cloud connectivity eliminates the need for a dedicated computer connected to the instrument — access BR.io from any internet connection using a Safari or Chrome web browser (no software installation required).

Use of Br.io does require either an ethernet connection or the Wi-Fi adaptor. Please contact your IT administrator to determine whether this connection is compatible with your classroom laboratory.

Bio-Rad offers two educational kits that help you teach the principles and techniques of real-time quantitative PCR and how it compares with traditional PCR:

• Crime Scene Investigator PCR Basics Real-Time PCR Starter Kit — teach the basics of real-time PCR using standard DNA samples, eliminating the need for DNA extraction and sample preparation
• GMO Investigator Real-Time PCR Starter Kit — teach the entire real-time PCR workflow, from DNA extraction from food items to data analysis as you quantify the amount of genetically modified ingredients