Applied Biosystems
Providing the industry's most comprehensive and integrated portfolio of life-science tools.

Applied Biosystems develops instrument-based systems, consumables, software, and services to the life science industry and research community. Our integrated portfolio of technologies-including DNA sequencing and fragment analysis, SNP genotyping, mutational profiling, PCR, microarrays, TaqMan® Assays, and real-time PCR systems-provide complete solutions for genomics, proteomics, and other molecular analyses. Applied Biosystems offers innovative technologies that generate discoveries in academic research, pharmaceutical research and biological development.

Genomics
Applied Biosystems, the company that enabled the sequencing of the human genome, brings an unmatched depth and breadth of products, knowledge, and experience to every area of genomic discovery.

Applications within Genomics:

DNA Sequencing Gene Expression Genotyping

Nucleic Acid Detection General PCR RNA/DNA Sample Preparation DNA/PNA Synthesis

Proteomics
Applied Biosystems brings a 20-year history of innovation to the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of proteomics. Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions for proteomics research includes breakthrough technologies in separation science, mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics.

Applications within Proteomics:

Protein Identification Protein Characterization Quantitation and Expression Analysis Protein Sequencing Protein-Protein Interactions

Peptide Synthesis Sample Preparation and Fractionation Protein Biomarker Discovery Protein Biomarker Validation

Cell Biology and Functional Proteomics
We offer a range of innovative solutions, including cell-surface binding, protein-protein interactions, and epitope mapping, that enable you to study protein function within physiologically relevant environments.

Applications within Cell Biology and Functional Proteomics:

Functional Assays

Biological Assays

Drug Discovery
Our MDS SCIEX offers solutions for the whole spectrum of identification and characterization challenges—from lead generation and optimization, to ADME/toxicology and DMPK, to clinical trials.

Applications within Drug Discovery:

Lead Generation and Identification Lead Optimization and Early ADMET

DNA-based Target Identification and Validation Mass Spectrometry

Drug Development
Our MDS SCIEX offers solutions for the whole spectrum of identification and characterization challenges—from lead generation and optimization, to ADME/toxicology and DMPK, to clinical trials and manufacturing QA/QC.

Applications within Drug Development:

Drug Metabolism Pre-Clinical ADMET

Clinical Trials Manufacturing QA/QC Mass Spectrometry

Testing and Identification
Our sequencing instruments, genotyping kits, and microbial identification systems are essential tools for rapidly and confidently identifying human, animal, and pathogen DNA; genetically modified organisms; and contamination in environmental samples.

Applications within Testing and Identification:

Forensics/Human Identification Food Agriculture

Environmental Microbial Identification Fungal Identification Mass Spectrometry

Informatics
Whether you are running a small research lab or a complex, multi-site manufacturing or QA/QC program, our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) can integrate, automate, and manage all the elements of your life science laboratory.

Applications within Informatics:

Informatics Software and Services for Development and Manufacturing

Informatics Software and Services for Discovery

About Us
Applied Biosystems has demonstrated its position as a technology leader and driving force in the changing dynamics of the life science marketplace. The Applied Biosystems business is focused on the following markets: basic research, commercial research (pharmaceutical and biotechnology) and standardized testing, including forensic human identification, paternity testing and food testing. The company has an installed base of approximately 180,000 instrument systems in nearly 100 countries.

Basic research includes work at universities, government and other non-profit institutions that focus on uncovering the basic laws of nature and understanding human disease. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies use Applied Biosystems' products to discover and develop new drugs more effectively. Standardized testing customers require systems that produce precise results from a high volume of automated tests.

Further information on how Applied Biosystems serves our customers can be found in our press kit.

Applied Biosystems (symbol ABI) is one of the two tracking stocks of Applera Corporation. Celera Genomics (symbol CRA) is the other, and both are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.