Tocris Bioscience Launches New Web Site

Equipped with New Resources & Comprehensive Product Data

Bristol, UK, September 1, 2005 - Tocris Bioscience, industry leader in the development of products for Life Science research, announced the launch of a new version of www.tocris.com.

Over 5,000 researchers utilize the Tocris web site on a monthly basis as a resource for industry-standard product information and to take advantage of a rich set of technical resources.

The new version of www.tocris.com offers the following features and benefits for users:

  • Specific Product Search
    Users can pinpoint a specific product in seconds by employing the comprehensive search features of the site (search criteria include: product name (or fragment), catalog number, CAS number, Biological Activity and Molecular Formula).
  • Product Browsing
    Researchers can take advantage of an innovative Pharmacological Browser (searching by Pharmacological Action or Therapeutic Category) to explore the Tocris product range in-depth and to source ideas for their research.
  • Technical Resources
    Technical resources of the new web site include a thorough Frequently Asked Questions section, scientific reviews, structure database files, 6 highly popular lab posters, and a collection of industry-relevant web links.
  • Fast, Easy Ordering Process
    New functionalities including Quick Order and Reorder (instantly repeat previous orders) bring users to the point of purchase as quickly as possible.
  • Personalized Experience
    Personalized features such as My Favorites and Products in My Area of Interest create an online experience that is constantly updated with fresh, relevant content. Account Management features empower users to define the information they want to see by defining the research areas that are personally relevant.

"Constantly improving the resources and tools we provide for the research community is a central goal for our team at Tocris," explained Laurence Ede, Managing Director of Tocris Bioscience, "by completely revamping our web site we are responding to the suggestions, ideas, and needs of our customers."