Currently, there are multiple sequencing platforms available, including the 3500 Genetic Analyzer for Sanger sequencing, MiSeq for amplicon and de novo assembly, as well as NextSeq 550 and NextSeq 2000 for targeted, whole exome, and transcriptome sequencing (including single-cell RNA-Seq). For real-time PCR applications, there are the 7500 Fast, and QuantStudio 7 Flex systems, alongside a digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) system for absolute quantification. More specialised instruments include the Fragment Analyzer 5200, Agilent Bioanalyzer 2100, and TapeStation 4150 for nucleic acid quality control, as well as Maxwell RSC and QIAcube Connect for automated DNA/RNA extraction. A Tissue Lyser II is also available for high-throughput disruption of biological samples.
Staff are available to teach new users how to use the instruments, provide advice on experimental design and data interpretation.
Use the booking calendar below to book an appointment for molecular biology instruments.
Drop-in visit, molecular biology analysis
Come and discuss your research with us and find out how our range of nucleic acid analysis techniques can advance your project. Molecular biology is essential for quantifying and characterising DNA and RNA, enabling applications from gene expression profiling to mutation detection and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
