What is an SNP Array?- A Brief Overview
“The SNP array or SNP microarray works on the principle of DNA hybridization in which a single base change can be detected through fluorescence chemistry.” SNP or snip is known…
Continue readingThe Comet Assay to Detect DNA Damage
“The comet assay is performed to detect the amount of double-stranded or single-stranded DNA damaged in a eukaryotic cell.” We know everything about DNA. It is a foundation for our…
Continue readingWhat is Whole-Exome Sequencing?
“Determining the nucleotide sequence orders of the whole exome set of an organism using a high throughput DNA sequencing method is known as whole-exome sequencing.” Three different biomolecules construct a…
Continue readingPaternity DNA Test- Process, Results, Legal Proceeding and Cost
The paternity DNA testing is performed by isolating and examining the DNA samples collected from father, child and mother using the genetic techniques. DNA can reveal one’s identity if he…
Continue readingDifferences Between Chromosome and Chromatid
“A chromosome is the most condensed form that appears during the metaphase while the chromatid is less condensed than chromosomes and appears once during the interphase.” A complex and coiled…
Continue readingEndonuclease vs Exonuclease- 10 Common Differences
“The endonuclease cleaves DNA inside while the exonuclease cuts DNA on both ends (3’ and 5’).” Nucleases have special importance in genetics, recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering for various…
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