For centuries the classification of living organisms into distinct groups and species was done by morphology. While this was sufficient for Darwin and early biologists to study evolution and ...

Two key sequencing techniques are no longer at odds, thanks to an international effort led by scientists at University of California (UC) San Diego. The researchers have developed a reference database ...

Fixed sponge samples (three individuals per sponge) were washed five times in cacodylate buffer (50 mM, pH 7.2), fixed in 2% osmium tetroxide for 90 min, washed five times in double-distilled water, ...

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced it has begun taking orders for its groundbreaking Kinnex RNA kits, which increase ...

Evaluation of baseline BRAF V600E mutation in circulating tumor DNA and efficacy response from the BEACON study. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2022 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

Since the first discovery of 16s rRNA sequences in environmental samples in 1990 and their value in microbial community research, we have entered the era of microbial community research in full swing.

Ribosomes are composed of two subunits, the small and large subunits, each containing specific rRNA molecules. The main types of rRNA include: Small Subunit rRNA: In prokaryotes, the small subunit ...

Gut microbiota coronary heart disease links revealed, with 2-methylbutyric acid emerging as a key metabolite. Learn more ...

16S/18S/ITS amplification sequencing uses the next/third generation sequencing platform and performs high throughput sequencing of PCR products from specific regions such as 16S rDNA/18S rDNA/ITS/ ...