Tissue homogenisation

The Precellys range offers the perfect bench-top solution for biological sample homogenisation to extract nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and protein.

The Precellys instruments provides rapid and reliable biological sample lysis. For more information on either instrument please click on the links below :

Automated Lysis & Homogenisation Instrument - Precellys 24

Discover the NEW Precellys 24-Dual for homogenization from 1mg to 5g samples. The Precellys 24 is a highly efficient rapid cell lysis and homogenising instrument designed to liberate DNA, RNA and proteins from a wide range of specimens.
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Automated Lysis & Homogenisation Instrument - Precellys 24 Dual

Fast, effective and reproducible homogenisation of up to 6 samples in 7 ml tubes or up to 12 samples in 2 ml tubes.
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The efficient and personal homogeniser - The Minilys

The Minilys is a small and compact homogeniser for a wide range of biological samples. The Minilys offers flexibility of homogenising in 0.5ml, 2ml or 7ml lysing tubes.

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Optional Upgrade for Chilled Homogenisation - Cryolys

Cryolys is the perfect option for Precellys for temperature control during homogenization. Cryolys prevents increasing of temperature during lysis process and enhance efficiency of molecular extraction leading to premium quality analysis.
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For the full range of homogenisation tube types available click here
For a full list of Precellys application notes available click here

Featured products and services

Precellys 24
The Precellys 24 is a highly efficient rapid cell lysis and homogenising instrument designed to liberate DNA, RNA and proteins from a wide range of specimens. Utilising a bead beating process coupled with a powerful figure of 8 motion allows lysis to be achived with very short programs typically less than one minute. Read more »

Precellys 24 DUAL
Fast, effective and reproducible homogenisation of up to 6 samples in 7 ml tubes or up to 12 samples in 2 ml tubes. Read more »

Homogenisation tubes
For automated lysis Stretton Scientific offer a range of pre-filled homogenisation consumables. The pre-filled sterilised tubes are supplied with a range of grinding media selected to optimise applications. The beads range from 2.8mm steel beads for highly resistant tissue such as bone and hair down to 0.1mm glass beads for bacteria,spores and yeast. Read more »

Latest news

September 2011 Up-Dated Precellys Application Centre

Application notes now available for the Minilys. For further information click here.

17th May 2011 Minilys Launch offer

The Minilys is available for a limited period at a special launch price of £2,900.

4th May 2011 Precellys instrument loan service available

Precellys 24 or Precellys Dual available for short term loan for one off projects. Please contact us for further information.

14th March 2011 The 'Minilys' will be available for demonstration from April 2011. Please contact us to arrange a demonstration. Read more »

9th Feb 2011 New website launched!
Our new web-site is launched please get in touch if you have any feedback.

5th Feb 2011 'Minilys' from Bertin Technologies
Soon to be launched in March the 'Minilys' from Bertin Technologies offering a small personal homogeniser for 2ml and 7ml samples.

1st Feb 2011 CK01 0.1mm ceramic beads
Newly launched the CK01 0.1mm ceramic beads in the 7ml tubes for microorganism applications on the Precellys Dual and soon to be launched on the Minilys.