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The latest updates from Isohelix

Real-World Applications: How Scientists Are Using Isohelix Products to understand Mental Health – 24 September, 2025
Conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affect millions…
Dogs through the lens of age – 15 July, 2025
Isohelix Swabs can be used for human or animal donors Isohelix Buccal Swabs make DNA…
From Ancestry to Disease Risk: What is Extracted DNA used for? – 27 June, 2025
As DNA testing becomes more accessible and cost-effective, its applications in research, healthcare, and direct-to-consumer…
Self-Control and DNA Methylation: How Your Choices Influence Biological Aging – 14 May, 2025
A study in Clinical Epigenetics by Willems et al (2024), examined whether self-control is associated…
Isohelix at ESHG 2025 in Milan – 13 May, 2025
Isohelix is excited to be exhibiting at ESHG 2025 from May 24–27 in Milan at…
Saliva-Based Genetic Studies: State of Play and Future Directions – 02 May, 2025
Introduction Blood samples have traditionally been considered the gold standard DNA source for genomic analysis,…
How to Collect Samples for Microbiome Analysis – 12 March, 2025
Introduction to Microbiome Research The microbiome, composed of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, plays…
Can Peanut Butter Boost Strength and Cognitive Function? – 19 February, 2025
We are excited to see that the Isohelix RapiDri Buccal Swab Kit has been selected…
Isohelix at the Festival of Genomics & Biodata in London – 20 January, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce our attendance at Festival of Genomics & Biodata in London on…
How Genetics and Caffeine Shape Cognitive Performance: Insights from a New Study – 18 December, 2024
Check out this hot-off-the-press publication by Kapellou et al. from St Mary’s University in London,…
Rapidly extract DNA for sensitive applications with Buccalyse Direct-to-PCR kits – 28 November, 2024
We are always thrilled to see our products cited in peer-reviewed publications. This month, we…
Meet Isohelix at ASHG 2024 in Denver! – 29 October, 2024
Isohelix is delighted to be attending ASHG 2024 in Denver from November 5 to 9….
GeneFix™ Saliva collection devices used in large Japanese GWAS study on dental caries – 21 October, 2024
What are Genome-wide association studies (GWAS)? GWAS studies are genomic studies that test hundreds of…
GeneFix Saliva Collection Products Used for Ground-Breaking Breast Cancer Research – 27 September, 2024
Between 1993 and 2018[1] breast cancer rates in women increased by 24%, and in the…
Introducing Long Read Sequencing – 09 September, 2024
Long read sequencing was described as the “method of the year[i]” In an article published…
How to Simplify Saliva and Buccal Swab Sample Collection and Processing – 08 August, 2024
This article explains how to optimize and streamline sample collection and processing for nucleic acid…
Out of this world sample collection: Using swabs to study the microbiomes of astronauts – 24 July, 2024
We were delighted to see that two recent, high-profile studies looking at the effects of…
Research Spotlight : Exploring the legacy of African and Indigenous Caribbean admixture in Puerto Rico – 17 June, 2024
The body of research using Isohelix products is growing all the time. One that caught…
Isohelix at ESHG 2024 in Berlin – 29 May, 2024
Isohelix will be exhibiting at ESHG 2024 June 1st – 4th in Berlin, at Booth…
How to maintain the integrity of DNA in your samples without freezing – 21 May, 2024
The quality of DNA samples affects the quality of data produced by genomic analyses, and…
Isolate High Molecular Weight DNA using the NEW Isohelix™ Mag-Filter HMW Clean Up Kit – 01 May, 2024
High molecular weight (HMW) DNA is important for applications that require the use of very…
How to increase the quality and yield of DNA and RNA from saliva – 15 April, 2024
Introduction With advanced genomic analysis applications becoming routine in many labs, the need for high…
Isohelix Sample Collection: Research highlights from 2023 – 08 March, 2024
2023 was a busy year for Isohelix™ and our customers. In this blog, we present…
Isohelix launches the SaliFix™ Saliva Swab DNA Collection Kit – 22 January, 2024
Increasing numbers of saliva samples are being collected remotely from study participants for use in…
Isohelix launches the ‘SwabCatcher’ Swab DNA/RNA Collection Kit – 22 January, 2024
NEW SwabCatcher tubes are used alongside RapiDri DNA and RNA Swab Kits designed to simplify…
Isohelix at the Festival of Genomics & Biodata in London – 15 January, 2024
Isohelix will be present at the upcoming Festival of Genomics & Biodata in London, Booth…
10 Top Tips for Working With RNA – 04 January, 2024
Obtaining high-quality RNA is the first step for sensitive downstream applications such as RT-PCR, digital…
Isohelix at ASHG in Washington – 30 October, 2023
Isohelix will be attending ASHG in Washington on Booth #1922 from 1 st – 5 th November….
Genomic Analysis with DNA from Saliva instead of blood – 27 September, 2023
Blood samples have traditionally been considered the gold standard DNA source for genomic analysis, but…
Isohelix at Medica in Dusseldorf – 27 September, 2023
Isohelix will be exhibiting at Medica in Dusseldorf from 13th – 16th November. We will…