Addgene Launches Transfection-Ready DNA Service to Accelerate Academic and Industry Research

Sourced from Addgene’s trusted repository, thousands of plasmids are now available to researchers as high-purity, NGS sequence-verified DNA

WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addgene, a purpose-driven organization that joins with scientists around the world to reduce barriers to research and foster innovation, today announced the launch of its Transfection-Ready DNA service, enabling researchers to order NGS-sequence-verified DNA from Addgene’s repository of quality-controlled plasmids. Delivered ready to add directly into mammalian cell transfection mixes upon arrival, Transfection-Ready DNA eliminates the need for bacterial cultivation or in-house miniprep.

Addgene is launching the service with more than 27,000 plasmids available in the Transfection-Ready format across three of the most-requested areas of its collection: CRISPR, imaging and reporters, and gene expression. The repository grows by 1,000-1,500 new plasmids each month, and the Transfection-Ready catalog will continue to expand alongside it.

“Launched in response to feedback from the scientific community, Addgene’s Transfection-Ready DNA service will enable researchers to access the same plasmids they know and trust, now as high-purity, NGS-verified DNA,” said Greg Crescenzi, Vice President of Global Commercial Strategy and Partnerships at Addgene. “Importantly, our Transfection-Ready DNA is ready to pipette upon arrival, streamlining experiments and enabling scientists to advance innovation more efficiently.”

Every order arrives as purified plasmid DNA at a 1.0 µg/µL concentration and is available in 50 µg and 100 µg amounts, ready to add directly to a transfection reaction. Addgene has optimized the production process to ensure Transfection-Ready DNA consistently meets a low endotoxin specification of <1.0 EU/µg, supporting healthy cells and reliable transfections.

With whole-plasmid sequence verification applied to every order, Addgene’s hallmark quality control and customer support are built into the Transfection-Ready DNA service. Transfection-Ready DNA is now available to academic and industry researchers through Addgene's online catalog.

For more information on Addgene’s new Transfection-Ready DNA offering, visit https://addgene.org/dna-service.

About Addgene
Addgene is a purpose-driven organization that joins with scientists around the world to reduce barriers to research and foster innovation. Founded on the simple idea that sharing science accelerates discovery, we curate and distribute a vast catalog of quality-controlled materials so scientists can conduct experiments with greater ease, speed, and reproducibility. We are pioneers in scientific sharing – hosting both a trusted plasmid repository and a comprehensive platform of research materials and resources that includes viral vector and recombinant antibody offerings. Our dedicated team reduces barriers to scientific progress by facilitating material transfers and providing world-class educational resources. At Addgene, we care about building a globally connected scientific community, collaborating seamlessly to unlock the full potential of research to make a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world for everyone. For more information, visit https://www.addgene.org.

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