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Codon Frenzy
Codon Frenzy
Want to test your codon knowledge? Try our interactive game and hit all the amino acid sequences.
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On-demand webinars
On-demand webinars
From isolations tips and tricks to analyzing NGS data. Learn more through our on demand webinars.
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RNA isolation Playlist
RNA isolation Playlist
Discover our reliable RNA extraction kits and explore step by step tutorials, tips, and best practices to ensure high quality RNA isolation for your research.
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QIAcube Connect Red
QIAcube Connect Red
Learn more about automating your spin-column nucleic acid purification protocols. Add a little red to your lab.
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RNA Bench Guide
This step-by-step guide provides comprehensive knowledge about how to stabilize, isolate and quantify high-quality RNA.
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Back to RNA basics

Resources to refresh your RNA knowledge

RNA universe
RNA universe
Discover different types of RNA with our informational poster, which you can print and use as a reference whenever you need.
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of working with RNA
The DO’s and DON’Ts of working with RNA
Check your knowledge of successful RNA handling, storage and stabilization with our infographic.
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RNA by numbers
RNA by numbers
Find out which RNA types are the most and the least abundant in the cell by viewing this infographic.
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RNA history
RNA history
Check out our blog post with a short history of RNA and discover the path to this incredibly important molecule.
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On-demand Webinars

Tips and tricks for RNA isolation
Tips and tricks for RNA isolation
RNA isolation can be challenging. Learn what you can do to improve your results, regardless of sample type.
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A guide to successful RNA sequencing
A guide to successful RNA sequencing
Take your research to the next level and learn how to obtain and analyze high yields of high quality RNA.
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Go beyond RNA-seq for gene expression insights
Go beyond RNA-seq for gene expression insights
Dr. Samuel J. Rulli introduces a cloud-based solution for effortless RNA/miRNA NGS data analysis.
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Simple miRNA-seq analysis with our RNA-seq Analysis Portal
Simple miRNA-seq analysis with our RNA-seq Analysis Portal
Easily analyze your miRNA-seq data with Dr. George Quellhorst as he presents the RNA-seq Analysis Portal.
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Kit selection tools

Check out our interactive selection wheels to find the optimal kit for your experiment:
Selection wheel

Extraction tips

Isolation challenges and considerations
Isolation challenges and considerations
Get an overview of the challenges and considerations of RNA isolation at a glance.
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Take the next step toward efficiency
Take the next step toward efficiency
Are you looking for a high-throughput solution? Learn about our QIAcube HT platform.
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Quality control

Following RNA isolation, quality control (QC) is an important step to ensure that your RNA is high quality and can be used for reliable, reproducible and correct results. QC also contributes to ensuring accuracy and saving time and costs.
Nucleic acid quality control
Nucleic acid quality control
Discover QIAxcel Connect, the advanced generation of our capillary electrophoresis device. Fully automate the fragment analysis and quality control of up to 96 samples per run.
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Sample quality control
Sample quality control
Read about the importance of quality control (QC) in the lab and key QC parameters following your application and workflow.
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PCR, dPCR and NGS

Obtaining high-quality RNA is just the first step for downstream applications, such as RT-PCR, digital PCR and RNA-seq. Discover QIAGEN’s innovative portfolio of PCR, dPCR and NGS solutions and learn about the workflows for RNA analysis and interpretation.
PCR workflows
PCR workflows
Looking for (q)PCR solutions for analyzing gene expression (e.g. mRNA) and regulation (e.g. small and miRNA)? Here’s all you need from versatile kits to top-notch block cyclers.
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dPCR workflows
dPCR workflows
When the lower limit of detection excludes standard real-time quantitative PCR as a viable solution, digital PCR makes it surprisingly easy to detect the single positive. Find all the knowledge you need about dPCR.
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NGS workflows
NGS workflows
The power and advantages of next-generation sequencing (NGS) are available to RNA researchers as RNA-seq. Going beyond mRNA expression, new techniques improve results.
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Save time with RNeasy Plus Kits

Save time with RNeasy Plus Kits

Upgrade to RNeasy Plus Kits for fast and convenient RNA extraction from cells or tissues, with effective removal of genomic DNA. Get high-quality total RNA in minutes using fast and easy-to-use extraction protocols and swap time spent on routine work for more important things. To learn more, check out the video and take a look at the infographic below.

  • QIAwave RNA Mini Kit

    QIAwave
    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

    miRNeasy Tissue/Cells 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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RNA workflow configurator
Different types of RNAs form such a fascinating and yet sophisticated world. Which are the tools to achieve each step of the study?
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Codon Frenzy

Have you tried the game yet? If not, test your memory on amino acid sequences through our interactive game and see how well you can avoid all the stop codons.