Molecular Biology Testing
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. Molecular biology also plays important role in understanding formations, actions, and regulations of various parts of cells which can be used to efficiently target new drugs, diagnose disease, and understand the physiology of the cell.

Activities:

• Detection of viral contamination by PCR and Real time-PCR
• DNA fingerprinting & Genotyping
• DNA/RNA extraction, quantification and analysis
• Gene expression analysis & Allelic discrimination using Real time–PCR
• Molecular diagnostic testing
• Protein detection, quantification and analysis by PAGE and western blotting
• Relative and absolute quantification of DNA using Real time-PCR

Focus Areas:

• Detection and differentiation of milk adulteration (Cow/Buffalo)
• Detection and differentiation of source animal species in meat
• Detection of food borne pathogens using PCR based technique
• Detection of genetically modified organisms (GMO) using PCR based method
• Differentiation of Basmati and non-Basmati variety
• Isolation and detection of plant pathogens using end point PCR/ Real time-PCR
• Protein based detection for allergen and food borne pathogens
• Varietal identification of Basmati rice and other food/ feed crops
• Viral detection in food, feed and drinking water