Device eliminates wait for DNA results

A machine that automatically analyzes DNA from blood could speed up forensic analysis and genetic screening.

References:

Zhang, N., H. Tan, and E.S. Yeung. 1999. Automated and integrated system for high-throughput DNA genotyping directly from blood. Analytical Chemistry 71(March 15):1138.

Further Readings:

Lipkin, R. 1993. DNA and pulsar research win 1993 Nobels. Science News 144(Oct. 23):262.

Wu, C. 1998. The incredible shrinking laboratory. Science News 154(Aug. 15):104.

Sources:

Steven A. Soper
Louisiana State University
Department of Chemistry
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-1804

Edward S. Yeung
Iowa State University
Department of Chemistry
1161 Gilman
Ames, IA 50011-3111

From Science News, Vol. 155, No. 13, March 27, 1999, p. 199. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.

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