Top Lab Products of 2024: What Scientists Bought Most on ZAGENO

Ever wondered what tools your fellow researchers are using in their labs? We’ve pulled together some of the most sought-after lab products of 2024 procured on the ZAGENO lab supply marketplace, where scientists can easily shop from over 40M products from 5,300 global brands. From everyday essentials to specialized reagents, these are some of the supplies labs can’t do without.

Top Lab Products of 2024 

ZAGENO offers the widest product variety from the categories researchers need to power discoveries, including cell and tissue culture, instrumental analytics, consumables and safety wear, sequencing kits and reagents, lab equipment and tools, chemicals and biochemicals, custom products, antibodies and immunoassays, assays, labels and stains, extraction and electrophoresis, and PCR, cloning, and expression. Here are some of the most popular items purchased on the ZAGENO lab supply marketplace in 2024. 

Cell Culture Equipment

• Tecan D300e T8+ Dispensehead Cassettes. These cassettes are utilized in high-throughput settings for precise liquid dispensing, supporting experiments that require reproducibility and efficiency.

Cell Health Assays

• Promega CellTiter-Glo™ 2.0 Assay. Widely used for assessing cell viability, this assay simplifies the workflow for labs conducting cytotoxicity and proliferation studies.

Chromatography Equipment

• 1-.01 EU/ML CARTRIDGES by Charles River Labs. These cartridges are essential for endotoxin testing, a critical process in ensuring the safety and quality of biological products.

Enzymatic Activity Assays

• ADP-Glo™ Kinase Assay by Promega. This assay is often used in enzymatic activity studies, particularly for exploring kinase function and inhibitor screening in drug discovery research.

Gene Transfer Reagents

• Turbo293™ Transfection Reagent by SPEED BioSystems. Popular in labs focused on genetic research, this reagent is commonly used for transferring genetic material into cells, a key step in studying gene function or creating engineered cell lines.

Growth Media

• Eagle’s Minimum Essential Medium (EMEM) by ATCC. EMEM is a widely used growth medium that supports the cultivation of a variety of cell types, making it a staple in general cell culture work.
• F-12K Medium (Kaighn's Modification of Ham's F-12 Medium) by ATCC. This medium is often chosen for culturing more specialized cell types, reflecting its adaptability to specific experimental needs.

Needles

• BD Disposable Needles (25G x 1-1/2"). These needles are widely used in labs for their consistency and reliability. They’re essential for applications requiring precise handling, such as sample collection and small-volume injections.

Pipette Tips

• Rainin Pipette Tips (RT LTS 20µL). Frequently used in experiments requiring precise liquid measurements, these tips are valued for their compatibility with modern pipettes and consistent performance in critical lab tasks.

Plates

• MSD GOLD 96-Well Small Spot Streptavidin SECTOR Plates by Meso Scale Discovery. Frequently used in multiplex assays, these plates are valued for their high sensitivity, making them a go-to choice for researchers analyzing biomarkers.
• Phospho/Total ERK1/2 Whole Cell Lysate Kit by Meso Scale Discovery. This kit is often used to investigate cell signaling pathways, particularly those related to phosphorylation and activation of ERK1/2. 

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Why Scientists Choose ZAGENO

With transparent pricing, automated workflows and order tracking, and a continually expanding catalog of trusted brands, ZAGENO helps researchers keep their labs running smoothly. By consolidating purchasing into a single, user-friendly platform, ZAGENO empowers lab managers and scientists to focus on what matters most—the research. Whether your lab needs the most basic supplies or advanced research tools, ZAGENO offers life science’s widest range of products at competitive prices. Contact us to browse ZAGENO’s intuitive, AI-powered marketplace to find your trusted go-to items and uncover new favorites for your lab.