Acton, Massachusetts, April 2004 - Corning Life Sciences now offers researchers who are printing DNA, cDNA and oligonucleotide microarrays, a low volume, low profile 384 well polypropylene microplate for source material, as well as for sample and compound storage.

The plate features a well depth of 6.29mm that is optimized for reduced sample volumes as low as 2µL. The solvent resistant, low binding polypropylene and unique well geometry with conical V bottom allow for complete sample recovery. Exceptional dimensional stability and full automation compatibility is achieved by the low profile plate height and extra strengthening ribs. The plate is certified RNase-/DNase-free to ensure sample integrity.

For additional information on this new microarray printing plate and all Corning Life Sciences products or surface technologies, please contact a customer service representative at 1-800-492-1110, toll free in the United States, (+1) 978-635-2200 internationally, or visit www.corning.com/lifesciences.

Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, information display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.

For addition information, contact:

Corning Incorporated
Life Sciences
Media Communications Representative
Julie Eckmann
45 Nagog Park
Acton, MA 01720
Tel: 978.635.2296
E-mail:eckmannj@corning.com