What are molecular probes ? What is RNA probe? Applications of Probe ?
Presented By: M.Tech Biotechnology Students (IIT Guwahati). Bharat Bhushan Negi
Manoj Kumar S.
Umesh Kushwah
Medisetti Rajmohan Naidu
Vikkurthi Rajesh
This document discusses various methods for ligating DNA fragments, including blunt end ligation, sticky end ligation using linkers or adaptors, and homopolymeric tailing. Blunt end ligation is less efficient than sticky end ligation. Linkers and adaptors are oligonucleotides used to create sticky ends for ligation, while homopolymeric tailing uses terminal transferase to add homopolymer tails to blunt ends before ligation. The goal is to efficiently join vector and insert DNA fragments for recombinant DNA construction.
This document discusses nucleotide probes, which are single-stranded DNA or RNA fragments that are labeled and complementary to a target DNA sequence. Probes can range in size from 15 base pairs to several hundred kilobases. They are used to identify a specific DNA fragment through base pairing. Probes must be labeled to be detected, typically through radioactive labeling or fluorescent tags. Labeling can occur on the end of the probe or through polymerase-based incorporation of multiple labeled nucleotides during DNA synthesis. Probes have various uses, including searching DNA libraries and diagnosing genetic disorders through techniques like Southern and Northern blotting.
This document discusses nucleic acid probes and their use in hybridization experiments. It notes that probes are short sequences of nucleotides that bind to specific target sequences. The degree of homology between the probe and target determines how stable the hybridization is. Probes can range in size from 10 to over 10,000 nucleotide bases, with most common probes being 14 to 40 bases. Short probes hybridize quickly but have less specificity, while longer probes hybridize more stably. The document then describes different methods for labeling probes, including nick translation, primer extension, RNA polymerase transcription, end-labeling, and direct labeling. It also discusses factors that affect probe specificity and hybridization conditions.
This document discusses various nucleic acid hybridization techniques. It begins with an introduction to DNA hybridization, including the principles of hybridization and basic procedures. It then describes several types of hybridization techniques: Southern hybridization detects DNA, Northern hybridization detects RNA, Western hybridization detects proteins, dot hybridization immobilizes fragmented DNA onto a membrane, and colony hybridization detects DNA in bacterial colonies. The document provides details on non-radioactive detection systems, the role of DNA probes, and comparing the techniques of Southern, Northern, and Western blotting.
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DNA Footprinting Is A Molecular Biology Technique With Wide Applications In Many Areas Of Biological Sciences And Importantly It Is Used For Crime Detection In Forensic Sciences. In This Presentation, You Will Learn What It Is, The Technology, Protocol, Pictorial Representation, Applications And References For Further Study.
Modified M13 vectors have a large number of cloning sites which allow for insertion of foreign DNA. These vectors are derived from the M13 bacteriophage and are commonly used for DNA sequencing, mapping and mutagenesis experiments in molecular biology research. The document appears to be a seminar topic submission about using the M13 phage for biotechnology applications.
ESTs are short sequences of DNA derived from cDNA clones that represent gene expression in particular cells or tissues. They provide a simple and inexpensive way to discover new genes and map their positions in genomes. To create an EST, mRNA is converted to cDNA and then sequenced, yielding short expressed DNA sequences. ESTs are deposited in public databases like NCBI's dbEST and can help identify genes, construct genome maps, and characterize expressed genes through clustering, assembly, and mapping to genomic sequences. However, isolating mRNA from some tissues can be difficult and ESTs alone do not indicate the genes they were derived from.
Automated sequencing of genomes require automated gene assignment
Includes detection of open reading frames (ORFs)
Identification of the introns and exons
Gene prediction a very difficult problem in pattern recognition
Coding regions generally do not have conserved sequences
Much progress made with prokaryotic gene prediction
Eukaryotic genes more difficult to predict correctly
This document discusses various methods for ligating DNA fragments, including blunt end ligation, sticky end ligation using linkers or adaptors, and homopolymeric tailing. Blunt end ligation is less efficient than sticky end ligation. Linkers and adaptors are oligonucleotides used to create sticky ends for ligation, while homopolymeric tailing uses terminal transferase to add homopolymer tails to blunt ends before ligation. The goal is to efficiently join vector and insert DNA fragments for recombinant DNA construction.
This document discusses nucleotide probes, which are single-stranded DNA or RNA fragments that are labeled and complementary to a target DNA sequence. Probes can range in size from 15 base pairs to several hundred kilobases. They are used to identify a specific DNA fragment through base pairing. Probes must be labeled to be detected, typically through radioactive labeling or fluorescent tags. Labeling can occur on the end of the probe or through polymerase-based incorporation of multiple labeled nucleotides during DNA synthesis. Probes have various uses, including searching DNA libraries and diagnosing genetic disorders through techniques like Southern and Northern blotting.
This document discusses nucleic acid probes and their use in hybridization experiments. It notes that probes are short sequences of nucleotides that bind to specific target sequences. The degree of homology between the probe and target determines how stable the hybridization is. Probes can range in size from 10 to over 10,000 nucleotide bases, with most common probes being 14 to 40 bases. Short probes hybridize quickly but have less specificity, while longer probes hybridize more stably. The document then describes different methods for labeling probes, including nick translation, primer extension, RNA polymerase transcription, end-labeling, and direct labeling. It also discusses factors that affect probe specificity and hybridization conditions.
This document discusses various nucleic acid hybridization techniques. It begins with an introduction to DNA hybridization, including the principles of hybridization and basic procedures. It then describes several types of hybridization techniques: Southern hybridization detects DNA, Northern hybridization detects RNA, Western hybridization detects proteins, dot hybridization immobilizes fragmented DNA onto a membrane, and colony hybridization detects DNA in bacterial colonies. The document provides details on non-radioactive detection systems, the role of DNA probes, and comparing the techniques of Southern, Northern, and Western blotting.
Hello There,
DNA Footprinting Is A Molecular Biology Technique With Wide Applications In Many Areas Of Biological Sciences And Importantly It Is Used For Crime Detection In Forensic Sciences. In This Presentation, You Will Learn What It Is, The Technology, Protocol, Pictorial Representation, Applications And References For Further Study.
Modified M13 vectors have a large number of cloning sites which allow for insertion of foreign DNA. These vectors are derived from the M13 bacteriophage and are commonly used for DNA sequencing, mapping and mutagenesis experiments in molecular biology research. The document appears to be a seminar topic submission about using the M13 phage for biotechnology applications.
ESTs are short sequences of DNA derived from cDNA clones that represent gene expression in particular cells or tissues. They provide a simple and inexpensive way to discover new genes and map their positions in genomes. To create an EST, mRNA is converted to cDNA and then sequenced, yielding short expressed DNA sequences. ESTs are deposited in public databases like NCBI's dbEST and can help identify genes, construct genome maps, and characterize expressed genes through clustering, assembly, and mapping to genomic sequences. However, isolating mRNA from some tissues can be difficult and ESTs alone do not indicate the genes they were derived from.
Automated sequencing of genomes require automated gene assignment
Includes detection of open reading frames (ORFs)
Identification of the introns and exons
Gene prediction a very difficult problem in pattern recognition
Coding regions generally do not have conserved sequences
Much progress made with prokaryotic gene prediction
Eukaryotic genes more difficult to predict correctly
This document discusses several types of PCR techniques and their applications. It begins by explaining standard PCR and its development. It then describes several specialized PCR techniques including allele-specific PCR, asymmetric PCR, assembly PCR, hot-start PCR, helicase-dependent amplification, in situ PCR, inverse PCR, ligation-mediated PCR, and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification. Each technique is explained and examples of its uses and applications are provided.
Southern blotting is a technique used to detect specific DNA sequences in a DNA sample. It involves extracting DNA from cells, cutting the DNA into fragments using restriction enzymes, separating the fragments via gel electrophoresis, transferring the DNA fragments to a membrane, and using a labeled probe to detect fragments that are complementary to the probe through hybridization. Southern blotting is useful for identifying mutations, DNA fingerprinting, and detecting DNA in applications like prenatal screening and forensics. While effective for detecting specific DNA sequences, it is a complex, time-consuming, and labor-intensive technique.
The document provides an overview of the history and techniques of transcriptome analysis. It discusses how RNA was separated from DNA with the formulation of the central dogma in 1958. Key developments include the discoveries of messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and ribosomal RNA in the 1960s. The document outlines techniques such as serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) that allow comprehensive analysis of gene expression patterns. It provides details on the basic steps and advantages of SAGE and describes how next generation sequencing revolutionized transcriptome analysis through massive parallel sequencing.
Gene cloning involves isolating a particular gene or DNA fragment of interest from an organism's total DNA and producing many copies of just that fragment. There are several reasons for cloning DNA, such as determining a gene's nucleotide sequence, identifying control sequences, investigating protein/enzyme function, and engineering organisms for specific purposes like insulin production. Common tools used in cloning include restriction enzymes, ligase, vectors like plasmids and bacteriophages, and host cells. DNA is cut with restriction enzymes, ligated into a vector, and introduced into host cells to replicate the exogenous DNA fragment.
Illumina (sequencing by synthesis) methodFekaduKorsa
The document outlines the Illumina sequencing by synthesis method in 12 steps: 1) DNA sample preparation and attachment to a flow cell, 2) bridge amplification to clone the DNA fragments, 3) determination of the first base by addition of fluorescently labeled nucleotides and imaging, 4) repeating the process to determine the second and subsequent bases, 5) generating sequenced reads. The sequenced reads are then 6) aligned and analyzed by comparing to a reference sequence to identify differences.
L10. enzymes used in genetic engineering i-1Rishabh Jain
This document discusses various enzymes that are used in genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology. It describes DNA and RNA polymerases such as DNA polymerase I, Klenow fragment, T4 DNA polymerase, and reverse transcriptase. It also covers ligases, phosphatases, kinases, and nucleases including DNase I, and their functions, sources, and applications in techniques like cDNA synthesis, DNA labeling, amplification, and sequencing.
Genomic and cDNA libraries are constructed to isolate genes of interest from organisms. Genomic libraries contain total chromosomal DNA while cDNA libraries contain mRNA from specific cell types. DNA is digested and ligated into vectors to clone fragments. Libraries are screened using probes and PCR to identify clones containing genes of interest. cDNA libraries are useful for studying eukaryotic gene expression as they contain mRNA from specific cells. Thousands of clones may need to be screened to have high probability of isolating a particular gene fragment.
This document discusses different types of DNA libraries and methods for screening libraries to identify clones containing genes of interest. It describes genomic and cDNA libraries, noting that genomic libraries contain all DNA fragments from an organism's genome while cDNA libraries contain only coding sequences. The key screening methods discussed are colony/plaque hybridization using radiolabeled probes, expression screening using antibodies, and PCR screening using gene-specific primers.
In this presentation i have explained about all the super secondary structure their types and their functions . The ppt has been made in such a way that it will clear out our basic concepts first and then it will go higher. I hope you like it
TrEMBL is a computer-annotated protein sequence database created by Rolf Apweiler that contains translations of coding sequences from nucleotide databases like EMBL and GenBank as well as protein sequences from literature or submitted directly. The database provides automated classification and annotation to enrich the protein sequences.
MBB 501 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DNA MODIFYING ENZYMES
WHAT IS AN ENZYME?
Alkaline Phosphatase
Polynucleotide kinase
Terminal deoxyneucleotidyl transferase
Nucleases
Exonuclease
Bal31 Exonuclease III
Endonuclease
S1 endonulease
Deoxyribonuclease 1 (Dnase 1)
RNase A
RNase H
Restriction Endonuclease
PvuI
PvuII
Different types of endonuclease enzymes
The recognition sequences for some of the most frequently used restriction endonucleases.
Categorization of enzymes
Isoschizomers
Neoschizomers
Isocaudomers
The document summarizes phagemid and bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) vectors. It describes that phagemid vectors are plasmids that contain both plasmid and phage origins of replication. Specifically, it discusses the features of pBluescript II phagemid vectors, including their polylinker and RNA polymerase promoter sequences. It also describes how pBluescript II phagemid vectors can produce blue or white colonies depending on insert presence. The document then explains that BAC vectors are low-copy plasmids that can hold up to 300kb DNA fragments. Examples of BAC vectors like pBAC108L and pBeloBAC11 are provided, with details about their replication origin and partitioning functions.
After sequencing of the genome has been done, the first thing that comes to mind is "Where are the genes?". Genome annotation is the process of attaching information to the biological sequences. It is an active area of research and it would help scientists a lot to undergo with their wet lab projects once they know the coding parts of a genome.
This is technique used widely for protein separation from a mixture and is very easy and less costly method. Slides cover all essential points about EMSA and it is quite interesting to know that how it detect and separate different proteins and their mobility shift assay.
This document discusses different expression systems for producing recombinant proteins, including prokaryotic, yeast, insect cell, and mammalian systems. It provides details on some commonly used expression vectors such as pGEX-3X plasmid for prokaryotic expression in E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia pastoris yeast expression systems using episomal and integrating plasmids, and baculovirus expression in insect cells using the polyhedrin promoter to drive expression of the gene of interest. The key advantages and limitations of different expression systems are also summarized.
SAGE is a technique that allows for the digital analysis of overall gene expression patterns through the use of short sequence tags to uniquely identify transcripts without requiring preexisting clones. It works by linking these tags together into long serial molecules that can then be cloned and sequenced, with the number of times a particular tag is observed providing the expression level of the corresponding transcript. This allows for rapid sequencing analysis of multiple transcripts from a single sequencing event. SAGE is useful for comparative expression studies to identify differences in gene expression between tissues.
Immunoprecipitation is a technique used to isolate a protein of interest from a complex protein mixture using an antibody that specifically binds to that protein. The key steps involve lysing cells, incubating the sample with the target antibody, precipitating the antibody-protein complex, washing away non-specific bindings, and then analyzing the isolated proteins. Immunoprecipitation can be used to study protein-protein interactions, identify proteins in complexes, and enrich low abundance proteins for further analysis.
Phage display technology allows the display of proteins or peptides on the outside of bacteriophages while encoding the corresponding gene on the inside. This allows for large libraries to be screened in vitro to select for interactions between the displayed molecules and a target. The most common phages used are filamentous phages like M13, which can be genetically manipulated to display proteins of interest. The technique involves inserting a gene into the phage coat protein gene, infecting bacteria to produce phage particles displaying the protein, and panning against a target to isolate interacting proteins.
Radioactive probes use radioactive isotopes like phosphorus-32 or sulfur-35 to label molecules like DNA, RNA, and proteins. They provide high sensitivity for detection, but have safety and environmental concerns due to their radioactivity. Non-radioactive probes like fluorescent, biotinylated, or enzyme-labeled tags have replaced radioactive probes in many applications due to their safety advantages while retaining versatility for techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization, DNA microarrays, quantitative PCR, and next-generation sequencing.
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is a cytogenetic technique that can be used to detect and localize the presence or absence of specific DNA sequences on chromosomes.
This document discusses several types of PCR techniques and their applications. It begins by explaining standard PCR and its development. It then describes several specialized PCR techniques including allele-specific PCR, asymmetric PCR, assembly PCR, hot-start PCR, helicase-dependent amplification, in situ PCR, inverse PCR, ligation-mediated PCR, and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification. Each technique is explained and examples of its uses and applications are provided.
Southern blotting is a technique used to detect specific DNA sequences in a DNA sample. It involves extracting DNA from cells, cutting the DNA into fragments using restriction enzymes, separating the fragments via gel electrophoresis, transferring the DNA fragments to a membrane, and using a labeled probe to detect fragments that are complementary to the probe through hybridization. Southern blotting is useful for identifying mutations, DNA fingerprinting, and detecting DNA in applications like prenatal screening and forensics. While effective for detecting specific DNA sequences, it is a complex, time-consuming, and labor-intensive technique.
The document provides an overview of the history and techniques of transcriptome analysis. It discusses how RNA was separated from DNA with the formulation of the central dogma in 1958. Key developments include the discoveries of messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and ribosomal RNA in the 1960s. The document outlines techniques such as serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) that allow comprehensive analysis of gene expression patterns. It provides details on the basic steps and advantages of SAGE and describes how next generation sequencing revolutionized transcriptome analysis through massive parallel sequencing.
Gene cloning involves isolating a particular gene or DNA fragment of interest from an organism's total DNA and producing many copies of just that fragment. There are several reasons for cloning DNA, such as determining a gene's nucleotide sequence, identifying control sequences, investigating protein/enzyme function, and engineering organisms for specific purposes like insulin production. Common tools used in cloning include restriction enzymes, ligase, vectors like plasmids and bacteriophages, and host cells. DNA is cut with restriction enzymes, ligated into a vector, and introduced into host cells to replicate the exogenous DNA fragment.
Illumina (sequencing by synthesis) methodFekaduKorsa
The document outlines the Illumina sequencing by synthesis method in 12 steps: 1) DNA sample preparation and attachment to a flow cell, 2) bridge amplification to clone the DNA fragments, 3) determination of the first base by addition of fluorescently labeled nucleotides and imaging, 4) repeating the process to determine the second and subsequent bases, 5) generating sequenced reads. The sequenced reads are then 6) aligned and analyzed by comparing to a reference sequence to identify differences.
L10. enzymes used in genetic engineering i-1Rishabh Jain
This document discusses various enzymes that are used in genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology. It describes DNA and RNA polymerases such as DNA polymerase I, Klenow fragment, T4 DNA polymerase, and reverse transcriptase. It also covers ligases, phosphatases, kinases, and nucleases including DNase I, and their functions, sources, and applications in techniques like cDNA synthesis, DNA labeling, amplification, and sequencing.
Genomic and cDNA libraries are constructed to isolate genes of interest from organisms. Genomic libraries contain total chromosomal DNA while cDNA libraries contain mRNA from specific cell types. DNA is digested and ligated into vectors to clone fragments. Libraries are screened using probes and PCR to identify clones containing genes of interest. cDNA libraries are useful for studying eukaryotic gene expression as they contain mRNA from specific cells. Thousands of clones may need to be screened to have high probability of isolating a particular gene fragment.
This document discusses different types of DNA libraries and methods for screening libraries to identify clones containing genes of interest. It describes genomic and cDNA libraries, noting that genomic libraries contain all DNA fragments from an organism's genome while cDNA libraries contain only coding sequences. The key screening methods discussed are colony/plaque hybridization using radiolabeled probes, expression screening using antibodies, and PCR screening using gene-specific primers.
In this presentation i have explained about all the super secondary structure their types and their functions . The ppt has been made in such a way that it will clear out our basic concepts first and then it will go higher. I hope you like it
TrEMBL is a computer-annotated protein sequence database created by Rolf Apweiler that contains translations of coding sequences from nucleotide databases like EMBL and GenBank as well as protein sequences from literature or submitted directly. The database provides automated classification and annotation to enrich the protein sequences.
MBB 501 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION ABOUT DIFFERENT DNA MODIFYING ENZYMES
WHAT IS AN ENZYME?
Alkaline Phosphatase
Polynucleotide kinase
Terminal deoxyneucleotidyl transferase
Nucleases
Exonuclease
Bal31 Exonuclease III
Endonuclease
S1 endonulease
Deoxyribonuclease 1 (Dnase 1)
RNase A
RNase H
Restriction Endonuclease
PvuI
PvuII
Different types of endonuclease enzymes
The recognition sequences for some of the most frequently used restriction endonucleases.
Categorization of enzymes
Isoschizomers
Neoschizomers
Isocaudomers
The document summarizes phagemid and bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) vectors. It describes that phagemid vectors are plasmids that contain both plasmid and phage origins of replication. Specifically, it discusses the features of pBluescript II phagemid vectors, including their polylinker and RNA polymerase promoter sequences. It also describes how pBluescript II phagemid vectors can produce blue or white colonies depending on insert presence. The document then explains that BAC vectors are low-copy plasmids that can hold up to 300kb DNA fragments. Examples of BAC vectors like pBAC108L and pBeloBAC11 are provided, with details about their replication origin and partitioning functions.
After sequencing of the genome has been done, the first thing that comes to mind is "Where are the genes?". Genome annotation is the process of attaching information to the biological sequences. It is an active area of research and it would help scientists a lot to undergo with their wet lab projects once they know the coding parts of a genome.
This is technique used widely for protein separation from a mixture and is very easy and less costly method. Slides cover all essential points about EMSA and it is quite interesting to know that how it detect and separate different proteins and their mobility shift assay.
This document discusses different expression systems for producing recombinant proteins, including prokaryotic, yeast, insect cell, and mammalian systems. It provides details on some commonly used expression vectors such as pGEX-3X plasmid for prokaryotic expression in E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia pastoris yeast expression systems using episomal and integrating plasmids, and baculovirus expression in insect cells using the polyhedrin promoter to drive expression of the gene of interest. The key advantages and limitations of different expression systems are also summarized.
SAGE is a technique that allows for the digital analysis of overall gene expression patterns through the use of short sequence tags to uniquely identify transcripts without requiring preexisting clones. It works by linking these tags together into long serial molecules that can then be cloned and sequenced, with the number of times a particular tag is observed providing the expression level of the corresponding transcript. This allows for rapid sequencing analysis of multiple transcripts from a single sequencing event. SAGE is useful for comparative expression studies to identify differences in gene expression between tissues.
Immunoprecipitation is a technique used to isolate a protein of interest from a complex protein mixture using an antibody that specifically binds to that protein. The key steps involve lysing cells, incubating the sample with the target antibody, precipitating the antibody-protein complex, washing away non-specific bindings, and then analyzing the isolated proteins. Immunoprecipitation can be used to study protein-protein interactions, identify proteins in complexes, and enrich low abundance proteins for further analysis.
Phage display technology allows the display of proteins or peptides on the outside of bacteriophages while encoding the corresponding gene on the inside. This allows for large libraries to be screened in vitro to select for interactions between the displayed molecules and a target. The most common phages used are filamentous phages like M13, which can be genetically manipulated to display proteins of interest. The technique involves inserting a gene into the phage coat protein gene, infecting bacteria to produce phage particles displaying the protein, and panning against a target to isolate interacting proteins.
Radioactive probes use radioactive isotopes like phosphorus-32 or sulfur-35 to label molecules like DNA, RNA, and proteins. They provide high sensitivity for detection, but have safety and environmental concerns due to their radioactivity. Non-radioactive probes like fluorescent, biotinylated, or enzyme-labeled tags have replaced radioactive probes in many applications due to their safety advantages while retaining versatility for techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization, DNA microarrays, quantitative PCR, and next-generation sequencing.
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is a cytogenetic technique that can be used to detect and localize the presence or absence of specific DNA sequences on chromosomes.
Marker and marker assisted breeding in flower crops Tabinda Wani
Markers were used to track genes conferring resistance to disease in plant breeding programs. In one study, AFLP markers tracked the introgression of a resistance gene from a donor line into cultivated rose varieties over multiple generations of backcrossing. The individual with the lowest fraction of donor genome markers was selected for further backcrossing to reduce the donor genome. In another study, RAPD markers co-segregated with resistance to Fusarium in a petunia F2 population, identifying a marker linked to the resistance gene. A third study developed SSR markers from petunia expressed sequence tags and evaluated diversity in two F2 petunia populations to identify markers for future genetic mapping.
This document discusses various methods for identifying clones, including hybridization probing and immunological screening. Hybridization probing techniques allow complementary nucleic acid strands to hybridize, identifying clones through colony and plaque hybridization with radioactive or non-radioactive labeling. Immunological screening identifies clones by detecting the translation product of the cloned gene using antibodies. Southern hybridization specifically identifies restriction fragments containing genes of interest. These clone identification methods are important techniques for analyzing cDNA libraries, identifying related genes through heterologous probing, and detecting recombinant protein expression in colonies.
The document discusses various blotting techniques used to detect DNA, RNA, and proteins. It describes Southern blotting for detecting DNA, Northern blotting for detecting RNA, and Western blotting for detecting proteins. It provides details on the steps involved in each technique, including separating biomolecules by electrophoresis, transferring them to a membrane, and using probes for detection through hybridization or antibody binding.
The document summarizes molecular diagnostic techniques for detecting plant pathogens. It discusses several techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), molecular hybridization, molecular markers, nucleic acid sequencing, and microarrays. PCR is described as a sensitive technique that can amplify DNA from pathogens. Molecular hybridization uses probes to detect complementary DNA or RNA sequences from pathogens. Molecular markers like RFLP and RAPD can identify pathogens by detecting DNA polymorphisms. Nucleic acid sequencing techniques like NASBA and LAMP can detect and amplify RNA from pathogens. Microarrays allow simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens using DNA probes spotted onto a chip.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES USED IN ZOONOTIC DISEASE Nataraju S M
Zoonotic pathogens cause diseases and death both in human & animals which ultimately leads to man power and economic loss of the country. Traditional diagnostic methods identify a pathogen based on its phenotype.
The correct assessment of a clinical isolate takes more time. Faster and simpler methods of diagnosis is of great advantage. That is why molecular biology technique is the first and foremost choice .
DNA Fingerprinting & its techniques by Shiv Kalia (M.Pharma in Analytical Che...Shiv Kalia
DNA fingerprinting and below mention content widely cover in this presentation
History & Introduction of DNA fingerprinting
How was the first DNA fingerprint produced?
Types of DNA Based Markers
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
PCR based Methodology of DNA fingerprinting
Electrophoresis
Utility of DNA Based Markers
Various DNA Fingerprinting Techniques Advantages & Disadvantages
Authentication of Various Ayurvedic Herbs by DNA Fingerprinting
Advantages of DNA fingerprinting in Plants
Disadvantages of DNA fingerprinting in Plants
CONCLUSION
The document discusses principles of PCR techniques and their applications in crop breeding. It begins with explaining the basic steps of PCR including denaturation, annealing and extension. It then discusses the discovery of PCR by Kary Mullis in 1983 and the development of thermostable Taq polymerase which enabled PCR to be performed easily. The document describes different types of PCR like gradient, nested, multiplex, RT-PCR and their uses. It provides examples of case studies where PCR was applied in crop breeding for trait mapping and detecting pathogens. In the end, it lists several references for further reading.
This document discusses various methods for microbiological identification of organisms, including traditional phenotypic methods, immunological methods, and genotypic or molecular methods. It focuses on explaining identification using genotypic methods such as nucleic acid hybridization, restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and nucleic acid sequence analysis including 16S rRNA analysis. Commercial genotypic methods like AccuProbe, MicroSEQ, and Riboprinter are also overviewed, along with their advantages and limitations compared to phenotypic identification methods. Overall genotypic methods are highlighted as being more accurate and precise than traditional techniques.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify specific regions of DNA. It allows scientists to make millions to billions of copies of the target DNA sequence. Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) allows quantification of the amount of target DNA or RNA present. In situ hybridization is a technique that uses labeled nucleic acid probes to localize specific DNA or RNA sequences within cells in preserved tissue samples.
This document discusses molecular probes, including their definition, types, preparation, and labeling. It describes the three main types of probes - oligonucleotide probes, DNA probes, and RNA probes. It explains how to prepare probes from genomic DNA, cDNA, synthetic oligonucleotides, and RNA. Methods of radioactive labeling including nick translation and oligonucleotide labeling are covered. Non-radioactive labeling using biotin and digoxigenin is also discussed. Finally, applications of molecular probes in identification of recombinant clones, fingerprinting, in situ hybridization, and medical research are summarized.
Molecular markers are DNA sequences that can be used to identify specific locations in the genome. They allow detection of differences between individuals. Common types of molecular markers include RFLP, RAPD, AFLP, SSR, and SNP. RFLP uses restriction enzymes and probes but requires a large amount of high quality DNA. RAPD uses PCR with random primers and needs little DNA but has low reproducibility. AFLP combines restriction enzymes and PCR for higher reproducibility. SSR and SNP detect differences in repetitive DNA sequences and single nucleotides, respectively. Molecular markers have various applications including measuring genetic diversity, fingerprinting, marker-assisted selection, and identifying genotypes.
An honest effort to present molecular marker in easiest way both informative and conceptual. Hybridization based (non-PCR) and PCR based markers are discussed to the point with suitable diagram.
Hybridization technique which has the ability of individual single stranded nucleic acid molecules to form double stranded.
Two different types of nucleic acid hybridization techniques generally used, which are called Northern blotting and Southern blotting.
Western blotting technique is used for identification of particular protein from the mixture of protein.
Sequencing are assembled into a single genome using computational approaches.
Pyrosequencing is a DNA sequencing technique based on sequencing-by-synthesis enabling rapid real-time sequence determination.
The document discusses various molecular techniques including blotting, probes, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It describes Southern blotting for detecting DNA, Northern blotting for RNA, and Western blotting for proteins. It explains how probes are used to identify specific DNA or RNA sequences in Southern and Northern blotting. The key steps of PCR are outlined, including denaturation, annealing of primers, and extension of DNA copies. Applications of these techniques include gene discovery, mutation detection, forensics, diagnosis of genetic disorders, and more. PCR has revolutionized research and diagnostics due to its speed, sensitivity, and specificity.
FUNGAL IDENTIFICATION BY SANGER SEQUENCING.pptxJayaPrakash369
The document discusses fungal identification using Sanger sequencing. It describes how Sanger sequencing involves the random incorporation of chain-terminating dideoxynucleotides during DNA replication. The process includes extracting fungal DNA, purifying it, amplifying it with PCR, performing cyclic PCR with fluorescently-labeled ddNTPs, denaturing the products, and using capillary electrophoresis to generate a sequence chromatogram for identification by comparing to databases. Internal transcribed spacer regions are commonly used for fungal identification with this method due to being highly conserved yet variable between species.
DETECTION OF BACTERIAL PLANT PATHOGENS BY SEROLOGICAL METHODS 2.pdfsunilsuriya1
Detection of bacterial plant pathogens by serological methods involves the use of specific antibodies to identify and quantify the presence of harmful bacteria in plants. This approach is based on the principle of antigen-antibody interactions, where antibodies bind to specific antigens on the surface of the target bacteria.
Here's a short description of the process:
1. **Antibody Production**: Specific antibodies are raised against the bacterial antigens of interest. These antibodies can be generated in animals, such as rabbits or mice, through immunization with the target bacterial cells or purified antigens.
2. **Sample Collection**: Plant samples suspected of being infected with the target bacteria are collected from the field. These samples could include leaves, stems, roots, or fruits.
3. **Sample Preparation**: The collected plant samples are processed to extract bacterial antigens. This may involve grinding the plant tissue and isolating the bacterial cells or proteins.
4. **Serological Assay**: The extracted antigens are then applied to a solid phase, such as an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) plate. The plate is coated with the extracted antigens, allowing them to immobilize on the surface.
5. **Antibody Binding**: The specific antibodies generated earlier are added to the plate. If the target bacteria are present in the sample, the antibodies will bind to the bacterial antigens, forming antigen-antibody complexes.
6. **Detection**: A secondary antibody, often labeled with an enzyme or fluorescent molecule, is then added. This secondary antibody binds to the primary antibodies, amplifying the signal.
7. **Signal Development**: In an ELISA, for example, an enzyme substrate is added, which, upon reaction with the enzyme on the secondary antibody, produces a detectable color change. In fluorescent assays, the signal is detected using a fluorescence microscope or plate reader.
8. **Quantification**: The intensity of the color change or fluorescence is proportional to the amount of target bacteria present in the sample. This allows for the quantification of the bacterial pathogen's concentration in the plant sample.
9. **Interpretation**: Results are compared to standards or controls to determine the presence and concentration of the bacterial pathogen. Positive samples show a visible signal, while negative samples do not.
**Advantages of Serological Methods:**
- High specificity, as antibodies are designed to target specific bacterial antigens.
- Sensitivity to detect even low concentrations of the pathogen.
- Relatively rapid results compared to traditional culture-based methods.
- Applicability to a wide range of plant samples and bacterial pathogens.
**Limitations:**
- Requires specific antibodies for each target pathogen.
- Cross-reactivity with related bacterial species can occur.
- Proper sample handling and processing are crucial to avoid false positives.
This document discusses the history and evolution of DNA sequencing technologies. It begins with early manual sequencing methods developed in the 1970s by Sanger and others. Automated Sanger sequencing and the sequencing of larger genomes followed in the 1980s-1990s. Next generation sequencing (NGS) methods were developed starting in 1996 and became commercially available in 2005, enabling massively parallel sequencing. NGS platforms such as 454, Illumina, and SOLiD are discussed. Third generation real-time sequencing methods such as PacBio and nanopore sequencing are also introduced, providing longer read lengths. The document compares key parameters of different sequencing methods such as read length, accuracy, throughput, cost and advantages/disadvantages.
Candidate young stellar objects in the S-cluster: Kinematic analysis of a sub...Sérgio Sacani
Context. The observation of several L-band emission sources in the S cluster has led to a rich discussion of their nature. However, a definitive answer to the classification of the dusty objects requires an explanation for the detection of compact Doppler-shifted Brγ emission. The ionized hydrogen in combination with the observation of mid-infrared L-band continuum emission suggests that most of these sources are embedded in a dusty envelope. These embedded sources are part of the S-cluster, and their relationship to the S-stars is still under debate. To date, the question of the origin of these two populations has been vague, although all explanations favor migration processes for the individual cluster members. Aims. This work revisits the S-cluster and its dusty members orbiting the supermassive black hole SgrA* on bound Keplerian orbits from a kinematic perspective. The aim is to explore the Keplerian parameters for patterns that might imply a nonrandom distribution of the sample. Additionally, various analytical aspects are considered to address the nature of the dusty sources. Methods. Based on the photometric analysis, we estimated the individual H−K and K−L colors for the source sample and compared the results to known cluster members. The classification revealed a noticeable contrast between the S-stars and the dusty sources. To fit the flux-density distribution, we utilized the radiative transfer code HYPERION and implemented a young stellar object Class I model. We obtained the position angle from the Keplerian fit results; additionally, we analyzed the distribution of the inclinations and the longitudes of the ascending node. Results. The colors of the dusty sources suggest a stellar nature consistent with the spectral energy distribution in the near and midinfrared domains. Furthermore, the evaporation timescales of dusty and gaseous clumps in the vicinity of SgrA* are much shorter ( 2yr) than the epochs covered by the observations (≈15yr). In addition to the strong evidence for the stellar classification of the D-sources, we also find a clear disk-like pattern following the arrangements of S-stars proposed in the literature. Furthermore, we find a global intrinsic inclination for all dusty sources of 60 ± 20◦, implying a common formation process. Conclusions. The pattern of the dusty sources manifested in the distribution of the position angles, inclinations, and longitudes of the ascending node strongly suggests two different scenarios: the main-sequence stars and the dusty stellar S-cluster sources share a common formation history or migrated with a similar formation channel in the vicinity of SgrA*. Alternatively, the gravitational influence of SgrA* in combination with a massive perturber, such as a putative intermediate mass black hole in the IRS 13 cluster, forces the dusty objects and S-stars to follow a particular orbital arrangement. Key words. stars: black holes– stars: formation– Galaxy: center– galaxies: star formation
Discovery of An Apparent Red, High-Velocity Type Ia Supernova at 𝐳 = 2.9 wi...Sérgio Sacani
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PPT on Sustainable Land Management presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.
ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
Presentation in the Science Coffee of the Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency on the 07.06.2024.
Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.
JAMES WEBB STUDY THE MASSIVE BLACK HOLE SEEDSSérgio Sacani
The pathway(s) to seeding the massive black holes (MBHs) that exist at the heart of galaxies in the present and distant Universe remains an unsolved problem. Here we categorise, describe and quantitatively discuss the formation pathways of both light and heavy seeds. We emphasise that the most recent computational models suggest that rather than a bimodal-like mass spectrum between light and heavy seeds with light at one end and heavy at the other that instead a continuum exists. Light seeds being more ubiquitous and the heavier seeds becoming less and less abundant due the rarer environmental conditions required for their formation. We therefore examine the different mechanisms that give rise to different seed mass spectrums. We show how and why the mechanisms that produce the heaviest seeds are also among the rarest events in the Universe and are hence extremely unlikely to be the seeds for the vast majority of the MBH population. We quantify, within the limits of the current large uncertainties in the seeding processes, the expected number densities of the seed mass spectrum. We argue that light seeds must be at least 103 to 105 times more numerous than heavy seeds to explain the MBH population as a whole. Based on our current understanding of the seed population this makes heavy seeds (Mseed > 103 M⊙) a significantly more likely pathway given that heavy seeds have an abundance pattern than is close to and likely in excess of 10−4 compared to light seeds. Finally, we examine the current state-of-the-art in numerical calculations and recent observations and plot a path forward for near-future advances in both domains.
The cost of acquiring information by natural selectionCarl Bergstrom
This is a short talk that I gave at the Banff International Research Station workshop on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology. The idea is to try to understand how the burden of natural selection relates to the amount of information that selection puts into the genome.
It's based on the first part of this research paper:
The cost of information acquisition by natural selection
Ryan Seamus McGee, Olivia Kosterlitz, Artem Kaznatcheev, Benjamin Kerr, Carl T. Bergstrom
bioRxiv 2022.07.02.498577; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.02.498577
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
Signatures of wave erosion in Titan’s coastsSérgio Sacani
The shorelines of Titan’s hydrocarbon seas trace flooded erosional landforms such as river valleys; however, it isunclear whether coastal erosion has subsequently altered these shorelines. Spacecraft observations and theo-retical models suggest that wind may cause waves to form on Titan’s seas, potentially driving coastal erosion,but the observational evidence of waves is indirect, and the processes affecting shoreline evolution on Titanremain unknown. No widely accepted framework exists for using shoreline morphology to quantitatively dis-cern coastal erosion mechanisms, even on Earth, where the dominant mechanisms are known. We combinelandscape evolution models with measurements of shoreline shape on Earth to characterize how differentcoastal erosion mechanisms affect shoreline morphology. Applying this framework to Titan, we find that theshorelines of Titan’s seas are most consistent with flooded landscapes that subsequently have been eroded bywaves, rather than a uniform erosional process or no coastal erosion, particularly if wave growth saturates atfetch lengths of tens of kilometers.
Sexuality - Issues, Attitude and Behaviour - Applied Social Psychology - Psyc...PsychoTech Services
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1. Molecular RNA Probe
Bharat Bhushan Negi (174106012)
Manoj Kumar S. (174106010)
Umesh Kushwah (174106034)
Medisetti Rajmohan Naidu (174106006)
Vikkurthi Rajesh (174106009)
Presented By : M.Tech Biotechnology Students
IIT Guwahati
2. Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Probe Design
- Gene Probe
- Oligonucleotide Probe
3. Types of Labeling
- Radioactive
- Non-Radioactive labeling
4. Methods
- Primer extension
- RNA Polymerases
- End Labeling Nucleic Acid
5. Applications of RNA Probe
3. What is RNA probe ?
• A stretch of RNA that can
detect a target sequence in
the genome
• Probe and target base
sequences must be
complementary to each other
8. Labelling
Characteristics of
starting material
Origin
Type
Hybridization Probes
DNA
Cell-Based Cloning or PCR
Normally ds;0.1kb to 1000kb for
conventional DNA clones;
0.1kb to >20kb for PCR
DNA Polymerase based DNA
strand synthesis
RNA
Transcription from insert DNA
cloned into vector
Ss usually upto a thousand
nucleotides
‘Run-off’ transcription from cloned
DNA
13. End- Labelling of
Nucleic Acids
One may proceed straight to the
labeling reactions. For either 5’ -, or
3’ - labeling, the RNA should be
spin column- or PAGE-purified prior
to experiments.
14. Radioactive labels
Detection by autoradiography or Geiger muller counter.
Safety considerations
High cost
Disposal of radioactive
waste products.
Radio labeled probes used to be the most common type but are less popular today
because-
Radiolabel
probes
• Radio labeled probes are the most sensitive.
• provide the highest degree of resolution.
Half life
time
• 32P- Relative short half life14.3 days
• 35S- longer half-life (87.4 days)
• 3H- longest half-life (12.3 year).
• 125I- longer half-life (60 days)
15. Non-Radioactive Labels
PROBE
TARGET
Compared to radioactive labels, the use of nonradioactive
labels have several advantages.
Safety
Higher stability of probe
Detection in situ
Less time taken to detect the signal
Efficiency of the labeling reaction
16. Methods Based on RNA Polymerases
RNA polymerases catalyzes the
synthesis of RNA from nucleoside
triphosphates using a DNA template.
Thus they can incorporate labeled
ribonucleotides into RNA during
transcription if such labeled
nucleotides are provided to it.
eg: RNA Polymerase obtained from
E.coli,T7 etc.,
17. Biotin Labeled Probe
Avidin or
Streptavidin
High affinities for
biotin
Detected with
Streptavidin couple to
a fluoroscent marker.
18. Enzyme Labeled
• Enzymes attached to probe.
• Attached with the help of
Glutaraldehyde.
Enzyme
• Detected by reaction with a substrate
that changes color called “reporter
group.
• Substrate for HRP, forms a purple
insoluble product.
• HRP catalyzes the oxidation of
luminol, a chemiluminogenic
substrate for HRP.
Substrate
• Alkaline phosphatase.
• Horseradish peroxidase (HRP).
• β- galactosidase.
• Xanthine oxidase
Examples
19. Antibody Labeled Probe
Antigenic group or Antibody
is coupled to the probe
Detected by using specific
antibodies or secondary Ab
Conjugated with HRP/AP.
The signal is then detected by
when catalyzed with oxidation
of Luminol with HRP and give
color reaction.
20. Chemiluminescence
Labeled
Chemiluminescent chemicals
attached to the probe.
Detected by their Light
Emission using a
Luminometer.
Fluorescence chemicals
Labeled
Fluorescence
chemicals attached
to probe .
Using Ultraviolet (UV)
light,
This type of label is
especially useful for
direct examination of
microbiological or
cytological specimens
under the microscope-a
technique known as
fluorescent in situ
hybridization (FISH).
21. Digoxigenin (DIG) Labeled
DIG SYSTEM
• Most sensitive
• Comprehensive
• Convenient
• Effectivesystem
for labeling and
detection of DNA,
RNA, and
oligonucleotides.
ANTIBODY
• Anti-digoxigenin
antibody–alkaline
phosphatase
conjugate
SIGNAL
DETECTION
• The signal is then
detected with
colorimetric or
chemiluminescent
alkaline
phosphatase
substrates.
22. Applications of RNA Probe
RNA
Protection
Assay
Biomedical
Northern
Blotting
In-situ
Hybridization
• RNA separation by electrophoresis
• Detection with complementary hybridized probe
• To reveal the location of specific nucleic acid sequences on
chromosomes or in tissues
• Detection of pathogenic microorganism
Example : Actinomyces, Bacteriodes, Borrelia
• Detection of food spoilage
• Highly sensitive and sequence specific
24. Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
• Assay Speed and Dynamic
• Safety & Cost
• Multi Probe Targeting
• Genetic Disorders
• Bacterial infections
• Different stages of cancer
development
Resolution is diffraction
limited
Advantages
Applications
Limitation
26. References:
1. Keller, G. H. and Manak, M. M. (1989) DNA Probes, Stockton, New York.
2. Sambrook, J. and Russell, D. W. (2001) Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, 3rd ed., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold
Spring Harbor, NY.
3. Karcher, S. J. (1995) Molecular Biology: A Project Approach, Academic, San Diego, CA.
4. Hugenholtz, P., Tyson, G. W., and Blackall, L. L. (2002) Design and evaluation of 16S rRNAtargetedoligonucleotide probes for fluorescence
in situ hybridization, in Gene Probes: Principles and Protocols (Aquino de Muro, M. and Rapley, R., eds.), Humana, Totowa, NJ, pp. 29–
42.
5. Boehringer Mannheim GmbH (1995) The DIG System User’s Guide for Filter Hybridisation, Boehringer Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany.
6. Boehringer Mannheim GmbH (1996) Nonradioactive In Situ Hybridisation Manual: Application Manual, 2nd ed. Boehringher Mannheim
GmbH, Mannheim, Germany.
7. Alphey, L. and Parry, H. D. (1995) Making nucleic acid probes, in DNA cloning 1: Core Techniques (Glover, D. M. and Hames, B. D., eds.),
IRL, Oxford, pp. 121–141.
8. Feinberg, A. P. and Vogelstein, B. (1983) A technique for radiolabeling DNA restriction endonuclease fragments to high specific activity.
Analy. Biochem. 132, 6–13.
9. Feinberg, A. P. and Vogelstein, B. (1984) Addendum. Analy. Biochem. 137, 266–267.
10. Aquino de Muro, M. and Priest, F. G. (1994) A colony hybridization procedure for the identification of mosquitocidal strains of Bacillus
sphaericus on isolation plates. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 63, 310–313.
11.CHAPTER FOURTEEN RNA Radiolabeling Rishi Porecha, Daniel Herschlag1 Department of Biochemistry, Stanford University, Stanford,
CA
12. Rio, D. C. (2011) RNA: A Laboratory Manual. Cold Spring Harbor: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
13. Cooper, Geoffery M. (2007) The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 4th ed. Washington D.C.: ASM Press
27.
28. Questions
Q.1 Why there is the need of RNA probe ?
Q.2 Why RNase can’t cleave the double stranded RNA ?
Q.3 Which is the best method for labeling of probe ?