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Documenting women's experiences with chromosome abnormalities found in new prenatal test

A new study has documented the experiences of women receiving abnormal prenatal chromosomal microarray testing results, revealing a range of negative reactions. The research highlights the importance of providing emotional support and nuanced counseling to help parents navigate the ambiguities of genetic testing.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalGenetics in Medicine·DateSep 21, 2012
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Faster DNA analysis at room temperature

Paul Li's new technique combines DNA microarrays with microfluidic devices, allowing for faster and more efficient DNA analysis at room temperature. The method uses gold nanoparticles to separate single strands of DNA, enabling quicker detection and identification of specific genetic sequences.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalBiomicrofluidics·DateAug 3, 2010
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Selecting life: Scientists find new way to search for origin of life

Researchers develop protocols to identify promising molecule/mineral pairs, building on previous findings that many biomolecules can adhere to mineral surfaces. The study uses DNA microarrays and Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry to discover which molecules stick to specific mineral surfaces.

SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalAmerican Mineralogist·DateNov 9, 2006

Boston University scientists develop new application to characterize structure of DNA molecules

Researchers have developed a new application called spectral self-interference fluorescence microscopy (SSFM) that characterizes the structure of DNA molecules with sub-nanometer accuracy. Using this technique, the team estimated the shape of coiled single-stranded DNA and double-stranded DNA of different lengths.

SourceBoston University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 28, 2006
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Consortium seeks comment on gene expression roadmap

The ERCC proposes developing consistent, well-characterized RNA samples to validate gene expression assays. These external RNA controls will help ensure comparable results across microarray and QRT-PCR systems.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateAug 30, 2005

MIT's nanoprinter could mass-produce nano-devices

A new printing method called Supramolecular Nano-Stamping (SuNS) enables the mass production of complex nano-scale patterns, including DNA microarrays. This could revolutionize diagnostics by making DNA analysis routine and inexpensive.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 7, 2005

Ultra-thin coating traps DNA on a leash

Researchers at Penn State have developed a coating made of molecules that binds to glass and grabs onto DNA strands, improving DNA retention on microarrays by over 50%. The coating, which is single molecule thick, allows DNA to act as if it were free-floating.

SourcePenn State·DateDec 5, 2003
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Genomic data viewed on biological pathways with new computer program, GenMAPP

GenMAPP organizes gene expression results by biological process, allowing researchers to see coordinated changes in gene expression. The program uses graphical representations of biological pathways to analyze gene expression data, providing a systems approach to interpreting biological data.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Genetics·DateMay 6, 2002

'Protein chips' offer powerful method for probing protein function

Researchers have created protein microarrays that can measure the function of thousands of proteins, enabling rapid screening of small-molecule drug candidates and profiling of enzymes in cells. The technique preserves protein function and functionality, allowing for creation of 'protein snapshots' of cells.

SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalScience·DateSep 7, 2000