{"product_id":"genlantis-ez-spread-plating-beads","title":"Genlantis EZ Spread Plating Beads","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGenlantis C400100 EZ-Spread™ Plating Beads (Sterile, Glass)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Genlantis C400100 EZ-Spread™ Plating Beads provide a rapid, efficient, and standardized method for the uniform distribution of bacterial or yeast cells across the surface of agar plates. Eliminating the need for traditional spreaders or \"hockey sticks,\" these 4 mm glass beads utilize simple mechanical shaking to achieve a perfectly even lawn of colonies. This method significantly reduces the time spent per plate and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination by eliminating the need for flame-sterilization between samples. The EZ-Spread™ beads are an essential tool for high-throughput cloning, transformation, and screening workflows where consistency and speed are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Performance and Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniform Colony Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e The rolling action of the beads across the agar surface ensures a more consistent distribution of cells compared to manual spreading, leading to more accurate colony counts and better-isolated colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContamination Control:\u003c\/b\u003e As a \"touch-free\" method, these beads reduce the exposure of the plate to the environment. The beads are provided pre-sterilized and ready for immediate use in the biosafety cabinet or on the benchtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Throughput Efficiency:\u003c\/b\u003e Multiple plates can be processed simultaneously by stacking them and shaking, allowing a researcher to plate dozens of samples in a fraction of the time required for traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGentle Mechanical Action:\u003c\/b\u003e The 4 mm glass spheres provide just enough weight to spread the liquid inoculum without tearing or gouging the agar surface, preserving the integrity of the growth medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/b\u003e C400100\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e High-Quality Solid Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBead Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSterility:\u003c\/b\u003e Sterile\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 g (Approximately enough for 20-25 standard 100 mm plates per use).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReusability:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be collected, washed, and re-sterilized (autoclaved) for multiple uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBacterial Transformation:\u003c\/b\u003e The gold standard for plating competent cells following transformation with plasmid DNA (e.g., E. coli protocols).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYeast Genetics:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for spreading S. cerevisiae or P. pastoris cultures for library screening or phenotypic analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue\/White Screening:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the evenness required for clear visualization of colorimetric markers across the entire plate surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaboratory Standardization:\u003c\/b\u003e Removes \"user-to-user\" variability in plating technique, ensuring that every plate in a study is treated identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genlantis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44498214224124,"sku":"4419","price":49.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8463\/5132\/files\/genlantis-ez-spread-plating-beads-other-genlantis-599732.jpg?v=1721502427","url":"https:\/\/lifesciencestrading.com\/products\/genlantis-ez-spread-plating-beads","provider":"Life Sciences Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}