Reduce genotyping costs, scale SNP analysis, and accelerate selective fish breeding with proven PCR solutions built for industrial aquaculture labs.
PCR master mixes, SNP marker panels, and automation-ready instrumentation for salmon, trout, tilapia, seabass, shrimp, and more.
More than 600+ Universities and Businesses trust in us.
Grow your research, optimise productivity, relieve bottlenecks, and generate outstanding results with 3CR Bioscience. Discover cutting-edge innovation, advanced molecular biology tools, unrivalled technical support, and custom solutions to meet a diverse range of needs.
3CR provides a complete genotyping ecosystem including PCR master mixes, SNP marker panels, and automation-ready instrumentation. This removes integration risk and simplifies scaling from pilot studies to full commercial workflows.
Our solutions are designed for labs processing thousands of samples — supporting 384-well formats, miniaturised reactions, and fully automated pipelines without compromising data quality or reproducibility.
Customers work directly with experienced scientists for assay design, workflow optimisation, and troubleshooting. From free SNP assay design to ongoing technical guidance, support is built into every partnership.
3CR Bioscience supports breeding companies, contract genotyping labs, and research institutions across agriculture and aquaculture with scalable, cost-effective genotyping solutions.
Modern aquaculture breeding programs rely on fast, reliable SNP genotyping to:
For large hatcheries and breeding companies in Scandinavia and Scotland, thousands of samples must be processed quickly — making high-throughput PCR master mixes essential.
A complete, scalable genotyping ecosystem — combining proven PCR chemistry, automation-ready workflows, and expert scientific support for high-throughput aquaculture breeding.
PACE® master mixes are a trusted, cost-effective alternative to probe-based chemistries. Our technology requires only unlabelled primers, cutting costs on both synthesis and assay design. This makes it ideal for operations looking to reduce genotyping spend without compromising on quality.
PACE® master mixes are optimised for high-volume plate-based formats, including 384-well configurations. Whether you’re genotyping thousands of broodstock candidates or validating new SNP panels, our chemistry is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing PCR workflow.
We offer complimentary primer design for any customer who has purchased PACE® master mix. Just send us your SNP sequence or gene target — our team will take care of the rest.
PACE® Multiplex enables up to four SNPs to be genotyped in a single reaction without the need for optimisation. This significantly reduces DNA input, labour, and consumables — perfect for projects with large sample numbers or limited sample availability.
PACE® works across a wide range of aquatic species, including salmon, trout, tilapia, catfish, seabass, bream, carp, shrimp, and more. Whether you’re running targeted studies or implementing commercial genotyping pipelines, PACE® delivers consistent, reliable results.
Our PACE® master mixes deliver consistent allele discrimination, even from crude DNA, and scale effortlessly from pilot studies to full commercial breeding programs.
We support contract genotyping labs, breeding companies, academic researchers, and aquaculture producers worldwide. With simple, flexible purchasing and technical guidance included, 3CR makes it easy to bring SNP genotyping in-house or scale up your current efforts.
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Contact us to request a free assay design or to try PACE® in your next aquaculture project.
Universal PCR mix for allele-specific assays. Delivers precise fluorescence, high performance, and consistent genotyping across reaction volumes.
Next-generation allele-specific PCR mix with enhanced signal clarity and robust performance, even from crude DNA samples.
Detect up to four targets in one PCR reaction. Save time, reduce consumables, and maximise throughput with effortless multiplexing.
Genotype directly from RNA. Combines reverse transcription and PCR amplification in a single, streamlined reaction.
High-performance, ultra-low-volume PCR mix for cost-effective, high-throughput genotyping in automated or miniaturised workflows.
Fast, affordable PACE®-based screening to detect CRISPR and gene edits with high accuracy in high-throughput applications.
Custom-designed PACE® genotyping assays for your specific target sequence, including primer and probe design for accurate allele discrimination and full compatibility with PACE master mixes.
All-in-one kit to trial PACE® genotyping. Includes assays, master mix, control DNA, and a detailed setup guide.
Order your PACE® Master Mix now and streamline your workflows with unmatched speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency—trusted by 600+ labs worldwide.
Scaling aquaculture genotyping requires more than reagents alone. 3CR provides modular, automation-ready instrumentation designed to reduce hands-on time, minimise errors, and support large breeding populations.
Built for aquaculture labs that need to:
Unlock the full spectrum of genotyping possibilities with our comprehensive, modular range of instruments. Explore our end-to-end genotyping automation solutions and discover the perfect fit for your laboratory, ensuring efficiency and accuracy at every step.
Upgrade to high-throughput, automation-ready genotyping with integrated extraction, liquid handling, thermal cycling, and data analysis — built for industrial aquaculture labs.
For breeding programs that require deeper genetic insight, 3CR offers mid- and high-density SNP marker panels tailored for aquaculture species, delivered as kits or full genotyping services.
Ideal for programs focused on:
High data quality with reduced sequencing overhead
Species-specific and custom panel options
Suitable for selective breeding and R&D programs
Get started with PACE® now — optimized for speed, savings, and seamless integration with your current workflow. No commitments. Just results.
PACE Master Mix is compatibile with most qPCR machines, thermal cyclers and fluorescence plate readers. You can check compatibility with our PACE Instrument Compatibility Guide here.
Yes, PACE Master Mix works well with low purity, low concentration DNA samples. Purification of DNA will generally lead to better genotyping data quality than using a crude extract, but PACE Genotyping Master Mix works well with most crude DNA extraction methods. For some crops such as palm oil, where inhibitor concentration is high in crude extracts, we recommend the use of PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix, which contains inhibitor-resistant components.
Unlike 5’ nuclease based probe-based products such as TaqMan™, PACE genotyping reactions only require un-labelled primer oligos to make up the PACE genotyping reaction, in combination with PACE Genotyping Master Mix, making them much more cost-effective, and quicker and easier to create new marker assays.
The PACE Genotyping Trial Kits contain everything you need to run a trial PACE® allele-specific PCR Genotyping Reaction on your existing lab equipment. It comes with a set of validated DNA samples, SNP assays, and PACE Master Mix.
Available for PACE Genotyping Master Mix, PACE 2.0 Genotyping Master Mix, PACE Multiplex Master Mix, and PACE Nano Genotyping Master Mix.
Whether you’re a seasoned scientist looking to adopt a new genotyping method or a novice researcher venturing into the realm of genomics, the PACE PCR Genotyping Trial Kit offers an ideal starting point.
At 3CR Bioscience, we are dedicated to your success and committed to supporting you throughout your genotyping journey. Our team of experts is always available to assist you at any stage, from assay design and set up to running the experiments and data analysis. We have a responsive and highly experienced support team here at 3CR bio which you can access at any time during set up by emailing support@3crbio.com.
Talk to our aquaculture genotyping specialists about PCR master mixes, SNP marker panels, or automation-ready workflows. We’ll help you identify the most efficient solution for your breeding or research program — with no obligation.
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John joined KBioscience shortly after it was founded, in 2003, and became Head of Technical Development, building the company’s genotyping and DNA extraction product portfolio and service delivery until 2011 when it was acquired by LGC. Post-acquisition, John was appointed Head of Technical Group for LGC Genomics, in charge of all Research & Development and Technical Support activities for the company. In this role John continued to build on the high-quality products and services provided to the companies growing customer base.
During the 19 years John has worked in commercial R&D, he has co-invented numerous highly successful products including PACE®, ProbeSure, KASP™, KlearKall, KlearGene, KlearAmp and KlearTaq™, creating breakthrough offerings in genotyping and extraction and generating huge revenues for the companies he has worked in. In 2017, he joined forces with Steve Asquith and started 3CR Bioscience. John is dedicated to developing outstanding, innovative genotyping products and providing the very best technical support to customers globally.
Nisha has been innovating since the start of her career at Geneform Technologies developing Iso-thermal Genotyping Technologies. Nisha joined KBioscience in 2008, as Senior R&D Scientist and key account Technical Support Scientist, developing KASP and Klearkall performance and coinventing two further versions of KASP.
Nisha has more than 15 years’ experience working in molecular biology and genotyping technologies, with extensive experience in the areas of R&D, Quality Assurance and Customer Technical Support. She has technically assisted many giants of the industry with their protocol development and troubleshooting and continues to deliver high-quality support and guidance. In 2018, Nisha joined 3CR Bioscience as Operations Director where she continues to develop PACE and ProbeSure for an increasing range of applications, and to grow 3CR Bioscience’s new product pipeline. Nisha is dedicated to developing outstanding, innovative genotyping products and providing the very best technical support to customers globally.
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