# Customer reviews & experiences --- url: https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/customers-reviews-and-experiences/ language: en type: page modified: 2026-06-09T09:53:35+02:00 --- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/keyvisual@3x-120x0-c-default.jpg) ## Customer reviews & experiences #### What our customers say. – Read real reviews of our products and services. ## Areas of expertise [DNA/RNA Electrophoresis](#electrophoresis) [Protein electrophoresis](#protein-electrophoresis) [Gel Documentation](#geldocumentation) [Lab Instruments](#instruments) [PCR reagents & enzymes](#pcr-enzymes) [Cell Biology](#cell-biology) You are looking for a special experience? [Contact us](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/contact/)! ## DNA/RNA Electrophoresis - ![MIDORI Green Xtra (MG10) | Vial with yellow lid)](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2018/08/mg10-midori-green-xtra-vial-120x82-c-default.png)**Amazing performance** ★★★★★ **Safe DNA** **stain** “I am **amazed** at how well **[Midori Green](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/nucleic-acid-stains/midori-green-advance/) performs** compared to Ethidium Bromide, which I have been using throughout my working career.” _C. Geelen, Netherlands_ [More reviews for MIDORI Green Xtra](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/nucleic-acid-stains/midori-green-xtra/#section-reviews) - ![MIDFORI Green Advance | MG04 | 1 mL vial](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2017/01/midori-green-advance-mg04-1ml-vial-120x82-c-default.png)**Best alternative to EtBr** ★★★★★ **Safe DNA** **stain** “**[Midori Green Advance](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/nucleic-acid-stains/midori-green-advance/)** delivers **very good results** that are **absolutely comparable** to EtBr. We replace completely EtBr from our laboratories with Midori Green Advance and Midori Green Direct.” _Dr. S Hoffmann, Germany_ [More reviews for MIDORI Green Advance](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/nucleic-acid-stains/midori-green-advance/#section-reviews) - ![Mupid-One Electrophoresis System - product image](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/MU2-mupid-one-electrophoresis-system-120x82-c-default.png)**The best option for small labs** ★★★★★ **Agarose gel electrophoresis system** **[Mupid One Electrophoresis System](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/mupid-one-electrophoresis-system/mupid-one-elektrophoresis-system/)** “It’s a classic! The **best option** when you have **no space in the lab**.“ _B. Lamp, Germany_ [More reviews for the Mupid System](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/mupid-one-electrophoresis-system/mupid-one-elektrophoresis-system/#section-reviews) - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2017/01/MWD1-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Very happy** ★★★★★ **DNA ladder** [FastGene 1 kb DNA Marker Plus](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/electrophoresis-dna-rna/dna-ladder/1-kb-dna-ladder/#) “We use the 1kB DNA Ladder in our department for years and are **very happy** with it.” _J. Truong, Germany_ ## Protein Electrophoresis - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/fg-q-stain-protein-staining-reagent-fg-qs1-120x82-c-default.png)**Much quicker protein staining** ★★★★★ **Protein staining reagent** **[FastGene Q-Stain](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/protein-staining-reagent/fastgene-q-stain-1l/)** “The FastGene Q-Stain Buffer **works very well** for us. It is **much quicker** than with home-made solutions, the gels are **not background-colored** and you get **sharp bands.** 5/5 stars, clear recommendation :).” _N. Herr, Germany_ - ![FastGene PAGE Protein System (PG01) complete](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/PG01-PAGE-protein-system-complete-120x82-c-default.jpg)**No liquid leakage** ★★★★★ **PAGE protein analysis system** **[FastGene PAGE Protein System](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/protein-electrophoresis-chamber/fastgene-page-protein-system/)** “The **innovative system** from Nippon Genetics Europe, Gel Casting Clip, has allowed us to **significantly speed up** the preparation of Western Blot gels, as it does **not allow any liquid leakage**, so we no longer have to do the water leak test, it is **small and handy**. … I recommend anyone who makes homemade gels to use this system!” _A. Siciliano, Italy_ [More reviews for the PAGE System](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/protein-electrophoresis-chamber/fastgene-page-protein-system/#section-reviews) - ![FastGene Western ECL Kit (FG-CH01) 2 bottles and package](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/fg-ch01-fastgene-western-ecl-kit-bottles-and-package-120x82-c-default.png)**Extremely sensitive** ★★★★★ **Western blot detection kit** **[FastGene Western ECL Kit](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/western-blot/fastgene-western-ecl-kit/)** “**Extremely sensitive**, yet **significantly better value for money** compared to similar kits from other manufacturers.” _D. Hoff, Germany_ [More reviews for the Western ECL Kit](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/western-blot/fastgene-western-ecl-kit/#section-reviews) - ![MWP03 BlueStar protein marker map](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2017/03/MWP03-BlueStar-protein-marker-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Extremely satisfying quality** ★★★★★ **Protein Marker** **[BlueStar Prestained Protein Marker](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/protein-ladder/triple-coloured-ladder/bluestar-prestained-protein-marker-500-%)** “… They are **easy to use** and **exceptionally cost-efficient**. The range of the molecular weights is **very broad** so we can use them for all of our SDS-polyacrylamide gel applications. The **bands are sharp and focused** and **very easily identifiable** by the reference colors. Overall, we are **extremely satisfied** with the quality of these markers.” _M. Cotsiki, Greece_ [More reviews for the Protein Marker](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/protein-electrophoresis/protein-ladder/triple-coloured-ladder/bluestar-prestained-protein-marker-500-%c2%b5l/#section-reviews) ## PCR Enzymes & Reagents - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2017/02/LS29_FastGene-Optima-HotStart-Ready-Mix_Image7-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Reliable, reproducible results** ★★★★★ **Hotstart polymerase** “We are **very satisfied** with **[FastGene Hotstart Optima](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/pcr-reagents-and-enzymes/endpoint-pcr/complex-pcr/fastgene-optima-hotstart-ready-mix-625-ml/)** and **use it every day** for our research, including mutant verification, NGS amplicon preparations, library amplifications and donor construct amplifications. It is particularly **easy to use** and therefore **ideal for students**, with a low risk of errors and **reliable**, **reproducible results**. It is an integral part of our daily laboratory work.” _T. Beneke, Germany_ **[More reviews for the HotStart Optima polymerase](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/pcr-reagents-and-enzymes/endpoint-pcr/complex-pcr/fastgene-optima-hotstart-ready-mix-625-ml/#section-reviews)** - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2017/04/LS53_FastGene-Scriptase-II-20000-U-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Convenient, reliable and time saving** ★★★★★ **Ready-to-use scriptase** “The **[FastGene Scriptase II cDNA 5× ReadyMix OdT](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/pcr-reagents-and-enzymes/reverse-transcriptase/cdna-synthesis-kits/fastgene-scriptase-ii-ready-mix-odt-100-rxns/)** is a **convenient and reliable** reagent for cDNA synthesis. The ReadyMix format simplifies reaction setup and reduces pipetting errors. The combination of Random Hexamers and Oligo-dT primers provides good transcript coverage, and the resulting cDNA performs consistently well in downstream qPCR. Overall, it is a **time-saving** and **dependable** option for routine gene expression experiments.” _T. Gupta, Germany_ - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/LS06_DNAreleasy_Advance-120x82-c-default.png)**Very reliable with consistent results** ★★★★★ **Direct PCR reagent [DNAreleasy Advance](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/pcr-reagents-and-enzymes/endpoint-pcr/direct-pcr/dnareleasy-advance-1-5-ml-50-rxns/)** “… We use it to recover a suitable DNA sample from purified virus, to use for PCR as part of our QC process. We find it to be a **very reliable** product which produces **consistent results**. We value product **dependability**, and a straightforward ordering and **fast despatch process**.” _Customer from the University of Oxford, UK_ ## Lab Instruments - ![FastGene qFYR Real Time qPCR Cycler - open, with 96-well plate](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/FG-qfyr-real-time-pcr-cycler-open-120x82-c-default.png)**40% more samples in the same amount of time & excellent customer service** ★★★★★ **Real-Time PCR System** **[FastGene qFYR](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/lab-instruments/qpcr-thermal-cycler/fastgene-qfyr-plus-real-time-pcr-plus-system/)** „FastGene qFYR (Plus) Real-Time PCR System has demonstrated to be a **versatile software easy to use**. … , we do not need so much time for calibration and the **amount of samples** that can be processed has **increased by 40%**. Also the **technical asisstance** has been **excellent** and the **customer service** has been **wonderful**.“ _TU Braunschweig, Germany_ - ![NanoSpec Photometer - topview](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2020/12/nanospec-topview-120x82-c-default.png)**Easy use & reliability – Perfect for students** ★★★★★ **Spectrophotometer** **[FastGene NanoSpec](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/lab-instruments/photometer/fastgene-nanospec-photometer/)** “… Its **ease of use**, compact design and **reliable measurements** impress not only us teachers but also our students. …” _F. Leißing, Heilbronn, Germany_ ## Gel Documentation - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/customer-review-fastgene-transilluminator-krispel-2-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Clear, sharp and very intense bands** ★★★★★ **Blue/Green LED Tranilluminator [FastGene Bue/Green LED Transiluminator DE](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/produkte/geldokumentation/transilluminatoren/bluegreen-led-transilluminator-de/)** “… Particularly important is the band visualisation – this has worked **wonderfully** so far. With our green dye, the bands appear **clear, sharp and also very intense**. …” _W. Krispel, Austria_ [More reviews for the Blue/Green LED Transilluminator](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/gel-documentation/transilluminators/bluegreen-led/bluegreen-led-transilluminator-de/#section-reviews) - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/fastgene-fas-digi-pro-lachi-2026-04-120x82-c-default.png)**Very satisfactory quality** ★★★★★ **Gel documentation system** **[FastGene FAS-X](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/gel-documentation/gel-documentation-systems/high-end/fastgene-fas-x/)** „… We are **very pleased** with the **quality** of the images and tend to use the device a lot!“ _D. Lachi, Belgium_ [More reviews for the FAS-X](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/gel-documentation/gel-documentation-systems/high-end/fastgene-fas-x/#section-reviews) - ![FAS-Digi PRO gel documentation of DNA and RNA in agarose gels](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2018/09/GP-07LED_FAS_DigiPRO_010_Produktbild-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Solid and less expensive alternative to competitors** ★★★★★ **Gel documentation system [FastGene FAS-DIGI PRO](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/gel-documentation/gel-documentation-systems/high-end/fastgene-fas-digi-pro/)** „… This Gel Doc equipment is **really user friendly** and the q**uality/price rate is really fair** compared to the historic system like Bio-Rad, etc. You don’t need laptop or desktop to check and download your images… an app by Canon is enough. The Blue light is **really powerful** and **avoids all the problems** linked to UV lamp. A **solid and less expensive alternative** to the competitors.“ _Dr. S. Pepe, Italy_ [More reviews for the FAS-DIGI PRO](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/gel-documentation/gel-documentation-systems/high-end/fastgene-fas-digi-pro/#section-reviews) - ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2017/04/GPG_Amber-goggles-120x82-c-default.jpg)**Good eye protection** ★★★★★ **Amber goggle [Amber Goggle for Blue/Green LED systems](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/gel-documentation/safety-glasses/amber-goggle/)** „… Provides **good eye protection**. An unpleasant dazzle through the transilluminator **is prevented**. The Amber Goggles are especially suitable for cutting out bands.“ _T. Hug, Germany_ ## Cell Biology - ![Bambanker Cell Freezing Media | Standard | 10 mL | BB04](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/bambanker-bb04-10ml-120x82-c-default.png)**Nice product – No issues** ★★★★★ **Freezing media** “We had the opportunity to work with the **[Bambanker](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/for-all-cell-lines/bambanker/)** medium to preserve our L929 fibroblasts and THP-1 monocytes. This product works well, as we experienced **no issues with the thawing/freezing processes**. It is a **nice product** for those who don’t have the facilities for liquid nitrogen preservation at -196°C” _S. Anania, Belgium_ [More reviews for Bambanker](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/for-all-cell-lines/bambanker/#section-reviews) - ![Bambanker Cell Freezing Media | Direct | 20 mL | BBD01](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/bambanker-direct-bbd01-20ml-120x82-c-default.png)**Excellent experience – Very easy protocol** ★★★★★ **Serum free freezing media** “We have had an **excellent experience** with **[Bambanker Direct](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/for-hybridoma-cells/bambanker-direct-2/)**! The freezing **protocol is very easy** and straightforward and allows us to **quickly process** **large numbers** of samples.” _D. Iliev, Bulgaria_ [More reviews for Bambanker Direct](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/for-hybridoma-cells/bambanker-direct-2/#section-reviews) - ![Bambanker Cell Freezing Media | hRM | 20 mL | BBH01](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/bambanker-hrm-bbh01-20ml-120x82-c-default.png)**Extremely easy-to-use | Quick & efficient | High viability** ★★★★★ **Serum free freezing media for ES and iPS [Bambanker hRM](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/for-ips-es-cells/bambanker-hrm/)** “**Extremely easy-to-use** product. **Quick and efficient** freezing medium validated in iPSCs. Conventional thawing methods (post-freezing with Bambanker) result in **high yield of viable cells**.” _Wang Lab, USA_ [More reviews for Bambanker hRM](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/for-ips-es-cells/bambanker-hrm/#section-reviews) - ![Bambanker Cell Freezing Media | DMSO Free| 20 mL | BBF01](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/bambanker-dmso-free-bbf01-20ml-120x82-c-default.png)**Cells grow faster, with a higher viability** ★★★★★ **Serum free freezing media [Bambanker DMSO free](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/dmso-free-media/bambanker-dmso-free/)** “I needed a DMSO-free Medium for my very sinsitive Mastcells and it **worked very nice**! The medium helped that after freezing and thawing the **cells grow faster** and have a **higher viability**. Nice product!” _D. Argiriu, Germany_ [More reviews for Bambanker DMSO free](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/cell-biology/freezing-media/dmso-free-media/bambanker-dmso-free/#section-reviews) ## Why our customers value us - ![]()### High quality - ![]()### Easy use - ![]()### Reliability - ![]()### Good value for money ## What do you think? We highly appreciate your **thoughts**, **experiences**, **reviews**, **suggestions** for improvement, and more. Please leave a product review on the relevant product page [(see products)](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/products/). For general comments or feedback regarding our company, the ordering process, customer service or our website, please use our **[feedback form](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/your-feedback-matters/)**. ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/impression-what-do-you-think-120x0-c-default.jpg)