The Microarray Blog

Agilent introduced Agilent DNA Analytics 4.0 software for visually exploring, detecting and analyzing patterns in microarray data. New in this release are: the ability to analyze more than 100 samples per experiment, a free genomic browser and copy number variation (CNV) analysis capability. These features join existing chromatin immunoprecipitation-on-chip (ChIP-on-chip), array-based comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH), and gene expression analytics capabilities.

For large-scale experiments, Agilent DNA Analytics 4.0 can process more than 100 microarrays (244K), helping users easily compare data and visualize patterns. The package also now includes a free genomic browser that enables researchers to easily share data and results with colleagues

For more information, or to download a free trial version, please visit https://earray.chem.agilent.com/earray/.

Tiffany A. Greenwood, Ph.D., assistant adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry, received Receive NARSAD’s Prestigious 2008 Young Investigator Award . He will utilize DNA microarray technology, which facilitates the simultaneous study of multiple gene interactions, to construct a custom “gene chip” to identify candidate genes related to mental illness. This research builds on a previous NARSAD-funded study led by UCSD colleague David Braff, M.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Schizophrenia Program at UCSD School of Medicine, who was awarded a NARSAD Distinguished Investigator award in 2007

Veredus Laboratories based out of Singapore has launched what they have called as the world’s first ,biological test that integrates  PCR and Microarray in one single platform.

VereFlu chip is designed to detect Influenza types A and B. The test is designed to be conducted at the point of care. Which means the portabale and auotmated system can be used beyond laboratories and hospitals to clinics, airports, border checkpoints and even the home.

The device, which functions as a mini laboratory on a chip, can screen and identify multiple classes of pathogens and genes in a single diagnostic test within two hours, unlike the usual days or weeks to obtain results.

The project was result of the joined efforts of National University Hospital of Singapore, Veredus Laboratories and STMicroelectronics.

One of most ambitious project I tried in of my previous job role was a project to design a microarray to detect genetically modified cotton. But the project never materialized due to cost and other technical issues.

But Jonathan Allen, Shea Gardner and Tom Slezak of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, is on the trail of designing a bioassay using microarrays to see if it can spot genetically modified DNA in a sample containing a mixture of natural and modified bacteria. More new on the their discovery of a computational tool and other details are available at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory website

Also take a look at the following study published in May 2007 

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