Results for tag: "Microarray Scanners"

In the field of biotechnology, microarray scanners are instrumental devices that play a crucial role in the analysis of DNA microarrays. These scanners interrogate the microarrays—also known as gene chips—by shining laser light on them and detecting fluorescence signals from labelled DNA or RNA targets hybridized to probes on the array surface. The intensity and location of these signals allow researchers to measure gene expression levels or identify genetic variations across thousands of genes simultaneously. This technology is employed in various applications, including genomics research, disease diagnosis, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Advances in microarray scanners have led to increased sensitivity, higher throughput, and improved data quality, thus facilitating deeper insights into complex biological systems. Notable companies in the market that manufacture and supply microarray scanners include Affymetrix (now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific), Agilent Technologies, Illumina, and PerkinElmer. Each of these companies offers a range of products that cater to the diverse needs of scientific research and diagnostic laboratories, with continual technological improvements to meet the evolving demands of the biotechnology industry. Show Less Read more