Edge BioSystems specializes in scientific research products and services. The company features QuickStep2 polymerase chain reaction products and Performa oligonucleotide purification systems. It offers multiwell devices, reagents and spin columns. Edge BioSystems also develops desalting equipment, MagDTR resin, sequencing buffers, individual cartridge components and dye terminator removal systems. The company provides electrocompetent and chemically competent cells to researchers. Its line of accessories includes microplates, plate lids, adhesive sealers, well blocks and capillary plates. Edge BioSystems serves academic institutions, government agencies, biotechnology companies and research laboratories worldwide. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Gaithersburg, Md.