A range of research projects are conducted in the facility including paternity analyses, molecular ecology, cloning, gene expression, population genetic and phylogenetic studies on many organisms including bacteria, fungi, insects, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals.
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The molecular genetics facility is equipped with an Applied Biosystems 3500 Genetic Analyzer which is available for DNA fragment analyses as well as Sanger sequencing. The facility has recently added a new Qiagen Qiacuity One digital PCR system and Qiagen HRM Rotorgene system to complement the existing suite of Qiagen Rotorgene and Bio Molecular Systems MIC quantitative PCR machines available. These units are supported by two Bio Molecular Systems Myra liquid handling robots. An Advanced Analytical Fragment Analyzer is available for determining DNA/RNA integrity scores as well as a range of other DNA fragment applications.
The facility has contributed to a range of projects in conjunction with IMAS, the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, the School of Natural Sciences, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture.
For more information contact Adam Smolenski.
