Molecular Genetics Laboratory

KLIVV has a small, but well-equipped laboratory for conducting molecular genetic analyses, including the following:

• Multi-capillary DNA Sequencing
• Multi-locus DNA Fingerprinting
• Microsatellites (Fluorescently-labeled Fragment Analysis)
• Paternity Analyses (Multiplex)
• SSCP (Single Strand Conformational Polymorphism)
• Fluorescently-labeled Fragment Analysis
• Quantification of DNA, cDNA, (qPCR) and Gene Expression
• Cloning and Plasmid extraction

The lab is equipped with the following:

• 4 PCR Machines
• ABI 3130xl Capillary DNA Sequencer
• Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000 Capillary DNA Sequencer
• ABI 7300 Real-Time PCR System
• Centrifuges
• Laminar Air Flow Chamber/Hood
• COD Incubators
• Microscopes
• Software (Genemapper v 4.0, Peak Scanner Software v1.0, Sequencing Analysis software, etc.)

The Lab includes a small Microbiology Facility, which has Incubators and other equipment to facilitate cloning and microbiological research on pathogens and parasites.

The Lab also has a Sperm-Tracker System, which is used for studying sperm competition.

If you have questions, please contact our Genetics Technician, Gopi Munimanda ; +431 51581-2758) or Dustin Penn.