Molecular Biology laboratory is at the forefront of innovation in life sciences research, technology development & transfer and provides outstanding services to the society. Molecular Biology laboratory employs modern biological techniques for detection and quantification of various parameters at the molecular level. Laboratory provides services in DNA/RNA level analysis as well as protein based analysis.
Activities:
- DNA/RNA extraction, quantification and analysis
- Relative and absolute quantification of DNA using Real time-PCR
- Protein detection, quantification and analysis by PAGE and western blotting
- Molecular diagnostic testing
- Detection of viral contamination by PCR and Real time-PCR
- Gene expression analysis & Allelic discrimination using Real time–PCR
- DNA fingerprinting & Genotyping
Focus areas:
- Detection of genetically modified organisms (GMO) using PCR based method
- Detection of food borne pathogens using PCR based technique
- PCR-based allergen detection and quantification in food matrices
- Detection and differentiation of source animal species in meat
- Detection and differentiation of milk adulteration (Cow/Buffalo)
- Protein based detection for allergen and food borne pathogens
- Varietal identification of Basmati rice and other food/ feed crops
- Differentiation of Basmati and non-Basmati variety
- Viral detection in food, feed and drinking water
- Isolation and detection of plant pathogens using end point PCR/ Real time-PCR
