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= __Welcome to Pima Biotech__ = =Test III Topics:= = =   Bioinformatics- BLAST- how/when might it be used How DNA sequences can be used compare genomes SNP- what are they and how are they used in DNA testing BioTech lab skills Running gels- when/how to run quick gels When to run longer/slower gels Stains- Meythlene Blue, Comassie Blue, Ethidium bromide Population Genetics- Hardy- Weinberg Equilibrium (see problems/Key posted below) -How is it calculated - Why is it used - Five factors DNA Testing- How/Why is it done DNA Chips- Whole genome searches vs. SNP searches Microarrys- see document on Wiki Proto-oncogenes and oncogenes Tumor suppressor gene U of A tour- Genographic project- purpose of the project Importance of barcoding and robots- effiency (time and cost), reliability, and cost reduction Protonomics- what is it? Why would we want to develop noninvasive tests to detect very low levels of proteins in body tissues and in blood  = = =PTC Bioinformatics Doc.= =DNA Testing Questions=

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Presentation Schedule: Monday: Carlos, Shafug, Thomas, Garrett Tuesday: Chris, Rachelle, Austin, Andy Wed: Lizzy, Luis, Qian, April Thursday: Kevin, Teresa

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=Population Genetics Lecture:= = = Microarray handout and Q's- Due Monday

DNA Sequencing Annimation: Sanger Sequencing []

Sequencing PPT:

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