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RNA applications and resources

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Navigate the RNA universe, from extraction to gene expression analysis

Whether you're refining methods you already use or exploring new ones, we've mapped the journey from RNA extraction to bioinformatics. Compare RNA extraction methods and kits, explore tools for RNA-seq and gene expression profiling and access expert webinars and reference materials on best practices. When the small details determine experimental success, our RNA Bench Guide helps you consistently generate clean, high-quality RNA and keep your experiments on course.

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Our RNA universe in numbers

The foundation for 300k+ studies

RNeasy kits are backed by over 300,000 published citations and counting (Pubmed).

We call that scientific consensus.

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Single-cell RNA-seq of 1.9 billion cells and counting

Evercode Whole Transcriptome delivers massively scalable single-cell sequencing, no instrument required.

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1000s of assays verified and ready for use

qPCR, dPCR, RNA-seq and more. Tested in the wet lab, good to go straight out of the box.

And customization? Of course.

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Eco-friendlier options with up to 62% less plastic

Same QIAGEN performance, far less plastic.

QIAwave kits cut plastic use by up to 62%, without changing your workflow.

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Bioinformatics software of choice for 90k+ users

QDI helps over 90,000 users explore, analyze and understand their NGS data. It's bioinformatics, without the barrier to entry.

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Working with RNA

Our no-nonsense guide to getting high-quality RNA, every time.

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Pass the pipetting to the robots

Ever wished your high-throughput RNA purifications could run themselves? So did we. That’s why we've developed QIAsprint Connect – to free up your bench time, and keep your gene expression experiments moving smoothly from the very first step.

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Single-cell RNA-seq, RNAseq, dPCR and qPCR

RNA webinars: Expert series

Stories from the lab

We chose Parse because it allowed us to study more samples in one experiment. This scalability made our investigation rigorous and interpretable, more robust in the long term.

Dr. Alejandro Pezzulo, MD, Assistant Professor of Internal and Pulmonary Medicine, University of Iowa

Nothing else matches the consistency, quality and concentration of RNA that I get from these kits.

Asha Palat, University of Houston

Tools and services

RNA extraction kit selection

Quickly find the right kit based on your sample type and target analyte.

QIAwave RNA Mini Kit
61% less plastic and 38% less cardboard
For a more eco-friendly alternative for extracting total RNA from cells, tissues, and yeast.
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miRNeasy TissueCells Advanced Mini Kit
For phenol-free purification of microRNA and total RNA from tissues and cells
For purification of up to 12 μg genomic, mitochondrial or viral DNA from blood and related body fluids.
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RNAprotect Tissue Reagent
For immediate stabilization of RNA in tissues
Immediately stabilize RNA in tissue samples to preserve the gene expression profile.
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QIAcube Connect
For fully automated nucleic acid extraction with QIAGEN’s spin-column kits
Automate over 80 QIAGEN kits with over 140 standard protocols for the most frequently used applications.
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