Acton, Massachusetts, March 2004 - To provide optimal cell growth and efficient cell imaging, Corning Life Sciences introduces the 384 Well Optical Imaging Microplate for high content screening.

The Optical Imaging Microplate is manufactured using an innovative molding process to ensure ultra flat well bottoms and superior well-to-well uniformity. The dimensional stability of this plate ensures that microscope refocusing is minimized for higher throughput imaging. This black microplate with a thick, clear polystyrene bottom is tissue culture treated for optimal cell attachment and growth.

"In response to customer needs, Corning developed the microplate as an alternative for the unsatisfactory growth and attachment that can be observed on glass bottom microplates. Specifically, the well bottom thickness of the Optical Imaging Microplate is optimized for laser-based confocal optical imaging," said Debra Hoover, PhD, applications manager, Corning Life Sciences.

The 384 Well Optical Imaging Microplate meets current industry standards for microplates. It is packaged twenty per pack and one hundred per case. The microplate offers significant savings compared to glass bottom plates.

For additional information on 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