Primary Function: A real-time PCR system combining advanced optical technology with precise thermal control for quantitative PCR applications, enabling real-time detection and quantification of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA.

Technical Specifications:

1. Model: CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR System with C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler and CFX96 Optics Module
2. Manufacturer: BIO-RAD
3. Channels: Six-channel system (five colors and one FRET channel)
4. Key Features: Advanced optical technology, precise thermal control, 96-well reaction plate, intuitive touch screen interface, compatibility with various fluorescent dyes (e.g., SYBR Green, EvaGreen, TaqMan probes), thermal gradient feature for assay optimization, highly sensitive detection system, and CFX Maestro Software for data analysis. The system offers stand-alone functionality or can be controlled by a computer.

Applications: Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), gene expression analysis, pathogen detection, DNA quantification, SNP genotyping, mutation detection, viral load quantification, absolute quantification, relative quantification, and melt curve analysis.