HERCULES, Calif., January 16, 2008 – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced two new product guides for its Gene Pulser MXcell™ electroporation system. The first product guide (bulletin 5640) is designed to assist scientists using the pre-set protocols in order to quickly optimize electroporation conditions. The bulletin contains detailed information for the MXcell’s preset protocols as well as information on a Decision Tree that aids in protocol selection. The second is an ordering guide (Bulletin 5598) that itemizes systems features, specifications and other information needed to order the MXcell system. The guides may be downloaded at www.bio-rad.com.