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    Molecular Biology

    IITRI scientists are able to perform almost any molecular biology task in their state-of-the-art molecular biology laboratories. Our molecular biologists draw upon more than 40 years of combined experience. Specialized areas of expertise include quantitative real-time PCR (DNA- and RNA-based), PCR assay design and optimization, nucleic acid extraction from tissues and difficult matrices, and gene expression studies using microassay analysis.

    Services:
    • Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (TaqMan, SmartCycler, LightCycler)
    • PCR and RT-PCR Assay Design and Development
    • Quantitative Gene Expression Studies
    • Pharmacogenomics and Toxicogenomics
    • Biodistribution Studies
    • Gene Expression Using Microarrays
    • Cloning and Sequencing of Genetic Targets of Interest
    • Nucleic Acid (DNA/RNA) Extraction/Purification from Complex Matrices
    • Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Analysis
    • Bioinformatics