Garth Smith

MicroGEM International Plc specializes in DNA and RNA extraction using a single-tube approach that produces high-quality extracts with no loss of genetic material, reduced plastic waste, and no harsh chemicals. MicroGEM is based in Southampton, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The British company's prepGEM kit is formulated to efficiently extract DNA from various blood sources, while forensicGEM allows for effortless DNA extraction from saliva samples, virtually eliminating sample contamination issues. MicroGEM's resources and collaborations provide faster, superior results for DNA extraction across a wide variety of sample types. The company's RNAGEM V kit uses a novel thermophilic proteinase and buffer system to extract nucleic acids from viruses in less than 15 minutes without the need for purification. The CEO of the company is Jeff Chapman.