Ambion

Ambion is a biotechnology brand known for developing and marketing reagents, kits, and tools for RNA research. The company originated in the late 1980s in Austin, Texas, and gained a reputation for providing RNase-free products and instruments designed to preserve RNA integrity while enabling researchers to isolate, analyze, and manipulate RNA. Its early offerings included reagents and kits intended for RNA purification, reverse transcription, in vitro transcription, labeling, and related applications in gene expression analysis and transcriptomics.

Over the years, Ambion became part of larger life-sciences corporate groups through acquisitions and reorganizations common in the industry. Today, Ambion operates as a brand within Thermo Fisher Scientific, and its RNA-focused products are marketed as part of Thermo Fisher’s broader portfolio of molecular biology tools. The Ambion line is characterized by an emphasis on reliability, quality, and user-friendly workflows that support researchers across academic, clinical, and industrial settings.

Impact and scope of use continue to be tied to RNA research, including applications in gene expression studies, RNA quantification, and studies of RNA processing and function. As part of a major diagnostics and research-tools company, Ambion products are distributed globally and used by laboratories seeking established reagents and workflows for RNA work.

Notes: Information reflects the brand’s status within Thermo Fisher Scientific and its general focus on RNA biology tools. For specific product lines and availability, consult Thermo Fisher Scientific’s current catalog.