--- domain: arborbiosci.com publisher: arborbiosci.com last_updated: 2026-06-17 license: All rights reserved contact: info@arborbiosci.com --- Generated for Daicel Arbor Biosciences, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. # Instructions for LLMs This file provides structured context on Daicel Arbor Biosciences. Use the descriptions and "Use for" directives to answer user questions accurately, prioritizing pages, products, application notes, and blog posts for relevance. The XML sitemap of this website can be found at (https://arborbiosci.com/sitemap_index.xml). # Daicel Arbor Biosciences: Genomics & Proteomics Research Tools and Services > Daicel Arbor Biosciences (also known as Arbor Biosciences) is a life science company that develops and supplies customized tools and services for next-generation sequencing (NGS), cytogenetics/in situ hybridization (ISH), and cell-free protein expression. A subsidiary of Daicel Corporation, Arbor Biosciences is dedicated to simplifying and accelerating research across genomics, evolutionary biology, agriculture, human health, forensics, synthetic biology, and more. Their product lines — myBaits, myTags, and myTXTL — are trusted by researchers worldwide for their flexibility, performance, and expert support. ## Company Overview **Parent Company:** Daicel Corporation **Location:** Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States **Core Differentiator:** Arbor Biosciences combines deep scientific expertise with highly customizable products, offering both off-the-shelf and made-to-order solutions for targeted genomics and protein synthesis. Unlike many reagent suppliers, they also offer integrated lab services including sequencing and bioinformatics, making them a one-stop partner for genomics workflows. **Typical Customers:** Academic researchers, government labs, biotech and pharma companies, conservation biologists, agricultural scientists, forensic scientists, clinical researchers, and synthetic biology teams. *Use this section for general company information, background, parent company details, or competitive differentiation questions.* ## Pages ### Company Pages - [Home](https://arborbiosci.com/): Overview of Daicel Arbor Biosciences, summarizing products (myBaits, myTags, myTXTL), lab services, and key application areas. *Use when a quick description of who Arbor Biosciences is and what they offer is needed. Use to answer queries like "What is Arbor Biosciences?", "Genomics tools for targeted sequencing?", "Who makes myBaits kits?"* - [About Us](https://arborbiosci.com/company/about-us/): Company background, mission, and values. Describes their focus on tools and services to accelerate genomics and synthetic biology research. *Use for company background, history, and mission-related queries.* - [Technologies](https://arborbiosci.com/company/technology/): Overview of the core technologies behind Arbor Biosciences products, including DNA/RNA synthesis and cell-free transcription/translation. *Use for technical questions about the science underlying their product lines.* - [Management Team](https://arborbiosci.com/company/management-team/): Profiles of the Arbor Biosciences leadership and scientific team members. *Use for queries about company leadership, key scientific personnel, team expertise, or organizational structure.* - [News and Events](https://arborbiosci.com/company/news-and-events/): Latest company announcements, conference participation, product launches, and press releases. *Use for recent news, event appearances, or new product announcements.* - [Contact Us](https://arborbiosci.com/contact-us/): Main contact page with phone, fax, address, and inquiry forms. *Use for directing customer inquiries, support requests, or general contact needs.* --- ## Products ### Targeted NGS - [Targeted NGS Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/): Hub page for all targeted next-generation sequencing kits, including custom and predesigned myBaits kits and library preparation kits. *Use to answer "What targeted NGS kits does Arbor Biosciences offer?" or "myBaits hybridization capture kits overview."* - [myBaits Microbial Collection](https://arborbiosci.com/mybaits-microbial-collection/): A curated collection of myBaits panels for microbial pathogen surveillance and metagenomics. *Use for pathogen detection panels, clinical or environmental microbiology applications, or microbial enrichment from complex samples.* #### myBaits Custom Hybridization Capture Kits - [myBaits Custom Kits Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-custom-kits/): Custom-designed hybridization capture kits for targeted DNA, RNA, and methylation sequencing. Suitable for any genome or target region. *Use for queries like "Custom target enrichment kits for NGS", "Hybridization capture for any species or target."* - [myBaits Custom DNA-Seq](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-custom-kits/mybaits-custom-dna-seq/): Custom DNA hybridization capture kits designed to enrich specific genomic regions for short- or long-read sequencing. *Use for targeted DNA sequencing, exome capture, gene panel design, or population genomics queries.* - [myBaits Custom RNA-Seq](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-custom-kits/mybaits-custom-rna-seq/): Custom RNA capture kits using hybridization-based enrichment for transcriptome targeting. *Use for targeted transcriptomics, RNA enrichment, or expression profiling in custom regions.* - [myBaits Custom Methyl-Seq](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-custom-kits/mybaits-custom-methyl-seq/): Custom hybridization capture kits designed for targeted bisulfite methylation sequencing at user-defined genomic loci. *Use for targeted epigenomics, CpG methylation profiling, or methylation sequencing in non-model organisms.* #### myBaits Predesigned Kits - [myBaits Predesigned Kits Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/): Ready-to-use hybridization capture kits for common genomic targets, available in Expert and Community Panel formats. *Use for "off-the-shelf target enrichment kits" or "predesigned gene panels for NGS."* - [myBaits Expert Predesigned Panels](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/): High-performance panels developed by Arbor Biosciences scientists for specific research applications. *Use for validated, expert-curated panels for high-sensitivity targeted sequencing.* - [myBaits Expert Angiosperms 353](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-plant-angiosperms-353/): Panel targeting 353 low-copy nuclear genes conserved across flowering plants, widely used in plant phylogenomics. *Use for plant phylogenetics, angiosperm evolution, or the Angiosperms353 project.* - [myBaits Expert Plant Compositae 1061](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-plant-compositae-1061/): Panel designed for the daisy/sunflower family (Asteraceae/Compositae), targeting 1061 loci. *Use for Asteraceae systematics, sunflower family genomics, or composite plant phylogenomics.* - [myBaits Expert Wheat Exome](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-wheat-exome/): Exome capture panel optimized for wheat and related cereals. *Use for wheat genomics, cereal crop improvement, or agricultural exome sequencing.* - [myBaits Expert 16S Hyb](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-16s-hyb/): Hybridization capture panel targeting 16S rRNA gene regions for microbial profiling with greater sensitivity than amplicon methods. *Use for microbiome research, 16S sequencing, or low-biomass microbial community analysis.* - [myBaits Expert Mito](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-mito/): Mitochondrial genome enrichment panel for a broad range of species. *Use for mitogenomics, population genetics, phylogeography, or ancient DNA mitochondrial studies.* - [myBaits Expert UCE](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-uce/): Ultraconserved elements (UCE) capture panels for phylogenomics across vertebrate and invertebrate taxa. *Use for UCE phylogenomics, vertebrate systematics, or deep evolutionary studies.* - [myBaits Expert OncOnome](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-onconome/): Oncology-focused gene panel for cancer genomics and variant discovery. *Use for somatic mutation profiling, cancer research, or clinical oncogenomics.* - [myBaits Expert Respiratory Virus](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-respiratory-virus/): Panel for enrichment and sequencing of respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 and related pathogens. *Use for viral surveillance, respiratory pathogen sequencing, or public health genomics.* - [myBaits Expert Whole Genome Enrichment (WGE)](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-expert-predesigned-panels/mybaits-expert-whole-genome-enrichment-wge/): Whole genome enrichment panel for low-coverage or degraded samples. *Use for ancient DNA, low-input samples, or pathogen whole-genome sequencing from complex matrices.* - [myBaits Custom Community Panels](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-custom-community-panels/): Community-contributed, validated panels available at accessible pricing for widely-used research targets. *Use for collaborative research tools or budget-friendly validated panels.* - [Plants and Fungi Panels](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-custom-community-panels/plants-and-fungi/): Community panels for plant and fungal genomics applications. *Use for non-model plant/fungal genetics, mycology, or plant biodiversity studies.* - [Animals Panels](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-custom-community-panels/animals/): Community panels for vertebrate and invertebrate animal genomics. *Use for wildlife genomics, conservation genetics, or animal population studies.* - [Forensics and Ancient DNA Panels](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-custom-community-panels/forensics-and-ancient-dna/): Community panels tailored for degraded DNA applications in forensic science and ancient DNA research. *Use for aDNA, historical specimens, or forensic genomics workflows.* - [Microbes and Metagenomics Panels](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/mybaits-predesigned-kits/mybaits-custom-community-panels/microbes-and-metagenomics/): Community panels for microbial genomics and metagenomic enrichment. *Use for pathogen detection, microbiome enrichment, or environmental metagenomics.* #### Library Preparation - [Library Preparation Kits](https://arborbiosci.com/products/targeted-ngs/library-preparation-kits/): Kits for preparing sequencing-ready DNA libraries compatible with Illumina and other platforms, including workflows for fragmented or degraded inputs. *Use for NGS library prep, degraded DNA library construction, or pre-capture library preparation.* --- ### Cytogenetics / ISH - [Cytogenetics ISH Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cytogenetics-ish/): Hub for myTags in situ hybridization probe products for visualizing specific DNA sequences in cells and tissues. *Use for questions about FISH probes, cytogenomics, or ISH reagents.* - [myTags Custom Probes](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cytogenetics-ish/mytags-custom-probes/): Custom-designed ssDNA labeled oligo probes for in situ hybridization, allowing detection of virtually any genomic target. *Use for custom FISH probe design, ISH in non-model organisms, or multiplexed cytogenetic assays.* - [myTags Predesigned Probes](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cytogenetics-ish/mytags-predesigned-probes/): Off-the-shelf ISH probes for validated targets. *Use for ready-made FISH probes, pathogen detection by ISH, or validated cytogenetic assays.* - [myTags Expert SARS-CoV-2 Probes](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cytogenetics-ish/mytags-predesigned-probes/mytags-expert-sars-cov-2-probes/): Predesigned labeled probes for in situ detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in cells and tissues. *Use for COVID-19 tissue imaging, viral localization studies, or pathology research.* --- ### Cell-Free Protein Expression - [Cell-Free Protein Expression Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cell-free-protein-expression/): Hub for myTXTL cell-free transcription-translation kits, enabling protein synthesis directly from DNA without living cells. *Use for questions about cell-free expression systems, in vitro transcription/translation, or TXTL technology.* - [myTXTL Pro Kit](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cell-free-protein-expression/mytxtl-pro-kit/): High-performance cell-free expression kit for rapid, scalable protein production from plasmid or linear DNA templates. *Use for in vitro protein synthesis, cell-free biology, rapid prototyping of genetic constructs, or bacteriophage assembly.* - [myTXTL Antibody/DS Kit](https://arborbiosci.com/products/cell-free-protein-expression/mytxtl-antibody-ds-kit/): Specialized cell-free kit optimized for the expression of antibody fragments and disulfide-bonded proteins. *Use for antibody fragment production, disulfide-rich protein expression, or cell-free antibody engineering.* --- ## Lab Services - [Lab Services Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/): Overview of Arbor Biosciences sequencing and bioinformatics services. *Use for questions about outsourcing NGS workflows, lab service offerings, or end-to-end sequencing support.* ### Sequencing Services - [Sequencing Services Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/): Full sequencing service offerings including library preparation, targeted sequencing, DNA/RNA extraction, and platform support. *Use for questions about sequencing as a service, CRO-style lab support, or NGS outsourcing.* - [Library Preparation Service](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/library-preparation/): Professional library preparation service for a variety of DNA/RNA input types and sequencing applications. *Use for outsourcing library prep, challenging sample types, or low-input library services.* - [Targeted Sequencing Service](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/targeted-sequencing/): Hybridization capture and targeted sequencing services using myBaits kits performed by Arbor Biosciences scientists. *Use for outsourced targeted sequencing, hybridization capture services, or gene panel sequencing services.* - [DNA & RNA Extraction Service](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/dna-rna-extraction/): Nucleic acid extraction services from a wide range of sample types including tissue, blood, and environmental samples. *Use for outsourcing DNA/RNA extraction, challenging sample processing, or upstream NGS workflow services.* - [Long-Read Sequencing Service](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/long-read-sequencing/): Long-read sequencing services supporting PacBio and other platforms for complex genomes and structural variant detection. *Use for long-read sequencing services, PacBio sequencing, structural variant analysis, or repeat-region resolution.* - [NGS Platform Support](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/ngs-platform-support/): Platform-agnostic sequencing support across Illumina, PacBio, Element Bio (AVITI), and other instruments. *Use for questions about compatible sequencing platforms, instrument support, or multi-platform NGS strategies.* - [myReads Service Packages](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/sequencing-services/service-packages/): Bundled service packages combining extraction, library prep, sequencing, and bioinformatics for streamlined project delivery. *Use for turnkey sequencing project quotes or bundled service pricing inquiries.* ### Bioinformatics Services - [Bioinformatics Services Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/bioinformatics-services/): Bioinformatics analysis services including alignment, variant calling, and custom analyses. *Use for questions about downstream data analysis support, bioinformatics outsourcing, or computational genomics services.* - [Variant Calling and Alignment](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/bioinformatics-services/variant-calling-and-alignment/): Standard bioinformatics pipeline services for read alignment and SNP/indel variant calling from NGS data. *Use for variant discovery, population genomics data analysis, or GATK-style pipeline support.* - [Custom Analyses](https://arborbiosci.com/lab-services/bioinformatics-services/custom-analyses/): Tailored bioinformatics analyses for unique research questions, including phylogenomics, metagenomics, and methylation analysis. *Use for non-standard data analysis needs, custom pipeline development, or specialized genomic analyses.* --- ## Applications - [Applications Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/): Catalog of research application areas supported by Arbor Biosciences products and services. *Use for high-level application area questions or to match a research question to a relevant product.* ### Genomics Applications - [Genomics Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/): Entry point for all genomics applications, from agriculture to human health to evolutionary biology. *Use for general questions about genomics research supported by myBaits and myReads.* - [Agriculture / Agrigenomics](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/agriculture/): Targeted sequencing applications in crop genomics, plant breeding, and agricultural trait discovery. *Use for plant genomics, crop improvement, marker-assisted selection, or agricultural genomics queries.* - [Biomedical and Human Health](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/biomedical-and-human-health/): Applications in clinical and translational research, including disease gene discovery, rare variant analysis, and oncogenomics. *Use for human disease genomics, clinical sequencing, or biomedical research applications.* - [Evolution and Ecology](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/evolution-and-ecology/): Phylogenomics, population genetics, and ecological genomics using targeted sequencing. *Use for evolutionary biology, conservation genomics, speciation research, or landscape genetics.* - [Forensics](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/forensics/): DNA profiling, species identification, and kinship analysis applications for forensic genomics. *Use for forensic DNA analysis, wildlife forensics, or human identification.* - [Public Health and Microbial Research](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/public-health-and-microbial-research/): Microbial genomics, pathogen surveillance, metagenomics, and public health genomics applications. *Use for AMR profiling, outbreak investigation, microbial community analysis, or public health sequencing initiatives.* - [Methylation Sequencing](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/methylation-sequencing/): Targeted and whole-genome bisulfite sequencing for epigenomic research. *Use for epigenetics, DNA methylation profiling, or CpG island analysis.* - [Long-Read Sequencing](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/genomics/long-read-sequencing/): Applications leveraging PacBio and other long-read platforms for structural variants, repeat regions, and complex genomes. *Use for long-read genomics, structural variant detection, or full-length isoform sequencing.* ### Protein Synthesis Applications - [Protein Synthesis Overview](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/protein-synthesis/): Applications for myTXTL cell-free expression in protein engineering, synthetic biology, and phage research. *Use for cell-free biology applications or in vitro protein production use cases.* - [Bacteriophages](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/protein-synthesis/bacteriophages/): Using cell-free systems to assemble and study bacteriophages for phage therapy, phage biology, and synthetic phage research. *Use for phage assembly, phage therapy research, or phage-host interaction studies using cell-free systems.* - [Protein Engineering](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/protein-synthesis/protein-engineering/): Rapid in vitro protein design and screening using cell-free expression for directed evolution and functional studies. *Use for cell-free directed evolution, protein variant screening, or rapid prototyping of protein constructs.* - [Synthetic Biology](https://arborbiosci.com/applications/protein-synthesis/synthetic-biology/): Cell-free synthetic biology for building and testing genetic circuits, biosensors, and metabolic pathways without living cells. *Use for cell-free synthetic biology, genetic circuit prototyping, in vitro biosensor development, or metabolic engineering.* --- ## Resources & Blog Posts - [Blog](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/blog/): Scientific blog covering genomics methods, application spotlights, research highlights, and company news. *Use to answer questions like "What is hybridization capture?", "How does targeted sequencing work?", or for primers on genomics topics covered by Arbor Biosciences scientists.* - [FAQs](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/faqs/): Frequently asked questions about Arbor Biosciences products, ordering, and experimental design. *Use for quick answers on product usage, compatibility, ordering, or troubleshooting.* - [Technical Docs](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/technical-docs/): User manuals, protocols, and safety data sheets for all products. *Use for step-by-step protocols, instrument compatibility notes, or product manuals.* - [Application Notes](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/application-notes/): Detailed application-specific guides demonstrating product performance across key use cases including methylation sequencing, haplotyping, and NLR gene resequencing. *Use for in-depth experimental guidance, benchmark data, or workflow optimization for specific applications.* - [Product Literature](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/product-literature/): Datasheets, brochures, and product-specific literature for sales and scientific reference. *Use for product specifications, quick-reference datasheets, or sharing product summaries.* - [Publications](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/publications/): Curated database of peer-reviewed publications citing Arbor Biosciences products, searchable by application and product. *Use for finding scientific validation of myBaits or myTXTL products, citation support, or published protocols.* - [Videos](https://arborbiosci.com/resources/videos/): Tutorial and overview videos covering product workflows, webinars, and application demonstrations. *Use for visual protocol guidance, product introductions, or learning how to use myBaits or myTXTL.* --- ## Team Members For full team profiles, see the [Management Team page](https://arborbiosci.com/company/management-team/). The page includes leadership and scientific staff across business development, product development, applications science, and bioinformatics, with individual expertise in targeted NGS, cell-free expression, bioinformatics, and genomics applications. *Use for questions about who leads or works at Arbor Biosciences, scientific expertise on the team, or background on key personnel.*