Research Technology

1. GenoGrinder 2000. A homogenizer that pulverizes up to two 96 well plates for a variety of sample types including tissue, plant roots, insects, etc.
   
   
2. ABI 6100 PrepStation. A 96 well based extraction system for either total RNA or genomic DNA used for most research samples.
   
   
3. The Corbett Gene X-Tractor. A 96 well based semi-automated extraction system for total nucleic acid, used for diagnostic samples.
   
   
4. The Agilent Bioanalyzer. The bioanalyzer’s function is to determine the quality and quantity of RNA in low concentration samples.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. 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.