Single Cell Analysis

Genomics scientists at the University of British Columbia have developed an integrated microfluidics device that performs cell capture, lysis, reverse transcription and quantitative PCR with a single cell.  RT-qPCR, of course, has been done separately, but this platform carries out all steps in one run.  Besides reducing the cost of reagents with larger samples, this device has increased sensitivity and single nucleotide specificity. MORE

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