What is Ames Testing?
Today, Contract Laboratory received a request from a company for Ames Testing. The Ames test is an assay used throughout
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DNA
Next Generation Sequencing NGS
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a new DNA sequencing technology that has completely changed the way genomic research is done
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Genetics Research with Genetic Markers
Genetic markers are bits of genetic material, like genes or a DNA sequence, that are easily identifiable and used in
Read moreRiboPrinting
Riboprinting is a tool that produces reproducible results and is used to help study variances in microorganisms, most commonly bacteria.
Read moreDNA Microarray
Also called a gene chip or a DNA chip, a DNA microarray is a solid surface made up of thousands
Read moreCommonly Used Genetic Markers
A genetic marker is a gene whose location on a chromosome is known and can be used to identify a
Read moreKaryotyping Chromosome Analysis Used in Genetics Testing
Chromosome analysis, also called karyotyping, is a test done to examine the chromosomes in a cell sample. Examining chromosomes
Read moreWhat is DNA purification?
DNA purification is an important step in studying genomics, molecular biology, and other clinical research. It is helpful in extracting
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Bacteria Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) | Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
How PFGE and WGS are used to detect illness outbreaks? DNA fingerprinting is often performed on bacteria isolated from people who
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Residual DNA Testing | Host Cell DNA Analysis
Residual DNA testing, or host cell DNA analysis, is the examination of products for traces of DNA that have been
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