VPB 321: Animal Biotechnology (2+1)

USES OF DNA PROBES

• For genetic engineering research.
• For identification of specific plasmids and antibiotic resistant genes from clinical isolates.
• For diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• For identification of food contaminants.
• For forensic investigations.
• For epidemiological studies.
• For distinguishing organisms at species and strain level.
• Ante-natal diagnosis of inherited diseases.