Research Technology
Below is a list of equipment our lab utilizes for both research and diagnostic samples.
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GenoGrinder 2010 A homogenizer that pulverizes up to two 96-well plates for a variety of sample types including tissue, plant roots, insects, etc. |
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BioSprint 96 A 96-well based automated magnetic bead extraction system, used for plant diagnostics, and research samples. |
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QIAxtractor A 96-well based semi-automated extraction system for total nucleic acid, used for diagnostic samples. |
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The Agilent Bioanalyzer The bioanalyzer’s function is to determine the quality and quantity of RNA in low concentration samples. |
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AB 7900 HT 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. |
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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. |
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Nanodrop A micro-volume spectrophotometer |
