The Good
Allows for extended gene profiling from minuscule amounts of total RNA.
The Bad
Involves amplification of the material, this could lead to distorted representation of transcripts.
The Bottom Line
Whole transcriptome profiling can be achieved by individual researchers through microarray platforms with no need for dedicated skills such as the deconvolution of RNAseq. The WT pico kit gives access to such technology even with hundreds of cells as starting material.