Research Technology
- GenoGrinder 2000.
A homogenizer that pulverizes up to two 96 well plates for a variety of sample types including tissue, plant roots, insects, etc.
- ABI 6100 PrepStation.
A 96 well based extraction system for either total RNA or genomic DNA used for most research samples.
- The Corbett Gene X-Tractor.
A 96 well based semi-automated extraction system for total nucleic acid, used for diagnostic samples.
- The Agilent Bioanalyzer. The bioanalyzer’s function is to determine the quality and quantity of RNA in low concentration samples.
- ABI 7900 HT A FAST.
A thermocycler, with a laser detection system, used to assess the degree of amplification by measuring the intensity of fluorescence in a given sample.
- Zeiss Laser Capture Microdissection. A
laser microdissection and catapulting system, which utilizes cold ablation method of cutting tissue using a nitrogen pulse UV-A laser.