THERMAL CYCLER LID CONFIGURATIONS AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Lid configurations for thermal cyclers and uses thereof are provided. A nucleic acid amplification device may include a lid assembly that may be able to move between an open and closed configuration. The lid assembly may include a heater therein. The heater in the lid may have an adjustable configuration that may be able to accommodate different configurations of sample containers. Optionally, the heater may be retractable within a housing of the thermal cycler, when the lid is opened.