Reaction Kit for DNA research, United States, 1999

Made:
1999
Box of 'Reaction Components A' from Biomass PROBE Kit by Reaction Kit for DNA research, United States, 1999

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Box of 'Reaction Components A' from Biomass PROBE Kit by
Science Museum Group

Box of 'Reaction Components A' from Biomass PROBE Kit by Sequenom, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 1999. Demonstration kit.

This kit was developed for analysing Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). This is the chemical that carries the genetic information in the cell. Researchers use the reaction components within the kit to read the information encoded within the DNA. The DNA is prepared for analysis on a special silicon chip (known as a SpectroCHIP). A mass spectrometer is then used to identify differences in the DNA by measuring changes in the mass or weight of the molecule.

This technique was developed in the 1990s by Sequenom, in San Diego, California.

Details

Category:
Biochemistry
Object Number:
2000-796
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 48 mm x 123 mm x 58 mm, .045kg
type:
dna reaction kit
credit:
Sequenom Inc