Electrophoresis, Vol.22, No.5, 791-800, 2001
Digital imaging considerations for gel electrophoresis analysis systems
Gel analysis system purchasers have a large variety of digital imaging products to choose from today. Understanding the specifications presented by the manufacturers is important to ensure that the system fits the needs ofthe researcher using the system. The background information contained in this paper explains the terminology and many of the specifications along with their significance.
Keywords:digital imaging gel analysis systems;charge-coupled device camera;gel documentation;transilluminator;review