Genomics Tools

Genomics Tools Genomics uses recombinant DNA technology to analyze the structure and function of the complete set of DNA within an organism. This includes using electrophoresis and purification systems to isolate DNA templates, PCR and sequencing to determine the sequence and map of the DNA base code, microarrays and genotyping to determine the similarity and differences between sequences, mass spectrometry for analysis of oligonucleotides and next generation sequencers to analyze whole genomes. Most laboratories will use some kind of genomic tool in their research, clinical or forensic applications. The start of most assays require clean, good quality DNA template. While the human sequence was declared "finished" in 2007, structural and functional genomics continue to elucidate the interactions between loci and alleles within the genome.

  • 7300 Real-Time PCR System From Applied Biosystems

    Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), based upon my opinion, is perhaps the single technique that has most revolutionized molecular biology. The recent advances in PCR and especially the development of quantitative real-time PCR... read more

  • 3100 Genetic Analyzer From Applied Biosystems

    Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) are accepted markers for human forensic analysis and DNA fingerprinting. In bacterial systems, Variable Numbers of Tandem Repeats (VNTRs) and Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs) are also used extensively in ... read more