Press release - March 9, 2006

 

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All bioinformatics software from CLC bio runs on

Apple’s new Intel-based computers

 

Aarhus, Denmark - March 9, 2006 -- As the first bioinformatics company in the world, CLC bio today announced that all programs are Universal applications, and thereby supporting Apple’s new Intel-based computers as from March 16, 2006.

 

CLC bio’s freeware-program, CLC Free Workbench, is already available in a Universal version, which takes advantage of the speed of the new Intel-based Macs. The program contains a number of bioinformatics analyses, gathered in an integrated and user-friendly software package. It can be downloaded free of charge on www.clcbio.com.

 

As from March 16, the following programs will be Universal applications, hereby enabling significant performance increases on Apple’s Intel-based computers:

• CLC Protein Workbench, which provides a long range of advanced protein sequence analysis tools such as 3D viewing, protein structure prediction and pattern discovery.

• CLC Gene Workbench, which includes advanced DNA sequence analyses, including primer design, contig assembly and vector cloning tools.

• CLC Combined Workbench, which includes all tools available in CLC Protein Workbench and CLC Gene Workbench.

 

All three workbenches are available in fully functional demo versions, which can be downloaded from CLC bio’s website as from March 16.

 

Thomas Knudsen, CEO of CLC bio, states “CLC bio is a young, innovative and agile company. The very fast adaptation of all our products to Apple’s new Intel-based computers underlines our strong commitment in supporting Apple’s products now and in the future.”

 

About CLC bio

CLC bio is a company focusing on development of bioinformatics software, data analysis, and on custom designed bioinformatics algorithms.

 

CLC bio’s mission is to be among the most innovative bioinformatics companies in the 21st century. This is realized through

• Developing bioinformatics software based on the latest scientific developments

• User-friendly, integrated and intuitive software solutions

• Continuous focus on customer needs and on superior customer service

• Frequent product updates including the latest IT technologies and bioinformatics algorithms

• A flexible IT architecture, enabling customers to buy individualized solutions at a reasonable price

 

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For further information contact:

Thomas Knudsen, CEO

CLC bio A/S

Gustav Wieds Vej 10

8000 Aarhus C

Denmark

Phone: +45 70 22 32 44

E-mail: info@clcbio.com

Website: www.clcbio.com