Syngene is pleased to announce the availability of its new U: Genius, an affordable gel documentation system for accurately recording DNA and protein gels images. Built to the same high standards as Syngene’s market leading G:BOX image analysers, U:Genius provides an impressive 2 mega pixel resolution. The system has a compact darkroom with a unique touch screen and can accommodate any bench top transilluminator. Having a universal darkroom without any computer but using an embedded Windows XP processor, means scientists can save money because they do not need to purchase an additional transilluminator or PC with their U:Genius. The U: Genius darkroom comes with internal white light for viewing and focusing and has self-stowing doors that automatically turn off the transilluminator when the door is opened, thus preventing accidental UV exposure.