Hybridization Ovens

Hybridization ovens provide the necessary incubating environment for nucleic acid hybridization applications, including Northern and Southern blotting and microarray preparation. A type of laboratory oven, hybridization ovens generally provide microprocessor-based temperature control and heating at 70°C or greater. A rotating carousel is used to hold and mix hybridization bottles containing samples. Some instruments may have options for a rocker plate to accommodate other sample vessels or to enable functionality as a shaking incubator. When choosing to purchase a hybridization oven, consider instrument capacity, size, customizability, and maximum temperature.