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Nature:   RNA Analysis Tools:    (=> best view with MS Internet Explorer)
Animations of Inhibitory RNA Action:
  • Nature Reviews - A high quality movie describing inhibitory RNA events and mechanisms.
  • Nature Reviews Genetics - A flash animation [Nature Reviews Genetics (2001) "Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing by Double-Stranded RNA"]



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Multimedia Presentations  (by Roche Applied Science)
  • The Genome Sequencer FLX System
  • Amplicon Analysis
  • Integrated Solutions Gene Knockdown
  • The LightCycler® 480 System
  • The Genome Sequencer 20 System
  • Universal ProbeLibrary
  • Integrated Solutions Gene Expression Analysis
  • Integrated Solutions Genotyping
  • MagNAPure Compact



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microRNA animation by Exiqon

This animation describes Exiqon's LNA™ technology, and why it is superior to DNA in the study of microRNAs, which are challenging for many reasons  =>  show animation
Their short length and the high sequence similarity between closely related microRNAs makes it hard to detect them with sufficient specificity and sensitivity.
=> Exiquon ProbeLibrary real-time PCR Assay System


Real-Time StatMiner: Advanced Data Mining Software for Applied Biosystems RT-PCR Data Analysis.

RT-PCR Data Analysis with Integromics' Real-Time StatMinerTM Powered by Spotfire

Presenters:
 
Dr. Pedro de Alarcón, Chief Technology Officer, Integromics
Video:
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More Information:
 
Send e-mail to: info@integromics.com

Getting the quickest insight from your RT-PCR data?


Improvements in instrumentation and the development of advanced reagents such as Applied Biosystems Taqman® gene expression assays and Taqman low density arrays have increased the range of applications based on real-time PCR. Real-time quantitative PCR is extensively applied to functional genomics - mRNA expression profiling, miRNA quantitation, biomarker discovery or gene copy number variation analysis and is expanding to other areas like molecular medicine, diagnostics, forensics and virology. The mass volume of data produced by RT-PCR provides challenges for interpretation. Integromics' Real-Time StatMiner makes it simple to gain quick insight and take action into the mass volumes of RT-PCR data. Integromics' Real-Time StatMiner software for Applied Biosystems RT-PCR data provides powerful analytical capabilities thanks to the synergic combination of Spotfire DecisionSite and R-Bioconductor packages.

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latest guided analytic workflows for quick insight into qPCR data from Taqman low density arrays as well as traditional PCR experiments on well plates
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how to compute PCR specific statistics such as ranking of best endogenous gene candidates
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easily combine qPCR data with microarray data

Join us to learn how Integromics' Real-Time StatMiner powered by Spotfire provides advanced analytic workflows for qPCR data from Applied Biosystems.


 A Statistical approach to qPCR gene expression data analysis

by Prof. Dr. Mikael Kubista
( TATAA Biocenter and MutiD )

Animation of the Rotor-Gene 6000    on YouTube.com   (Corbett Life Science)
Further Video on PCR or  RT-PCR or real-time PCR on YouTube.com




Qiagen Webinars

Register for a live Webinar and hear a live talk about the cutting-edge technologies of your choice followed by a Q&A session. The speaker will answer as many of your questions as possible during the session. Any remaining questions will be answered by personal e-mail after the Webinar. Alternatively, you can listen to one of our previously recorded Webinars.

http://www1.qiagen.com/events/webseminars/default.aspx




  • miRNA purification and detection — new tools in expression profiling and biomarker development
  • Recent progress in RNAi screening
  • A successful and affordable RNAi solution for every lab
  • Novartis scientists share their experiences in multiplex, real-time PCR
  • Transcriptome-wide miRNA quantification by RT-PCR
  • Accelerate your PCR and qPCR
  • and much more..........................


PODCAST:  The Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology lectures include text, images, and audio. Each lecture webpage is synchronized to the audio component. In addition, the lectures are available as a podcast subscription.

Lecture 1: webpage
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Lecture 4: webpage
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Lecture 9: webpage



by Lawrence Chasin and Deborah Mowshowitz, Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, New York.  Clickable pictures are from Purves, et. al., Life, 5th Edition, Sinauer-Freeman's Images of Life 5.0.  A production of the Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learnin

Watch Video and Online Seminars and Tutorials  (by Stratagene)


http://www.stratagene.com/onlineseminars/SeminarsAndTurorials.aspx?catid=8
  • Mx Instrument System and Software
  • Probe and Primer Design
  • Stratagene Mx Software Demonstration
  • Introduction to Alien® QRT-PCR Inhibitor Alert
  • New!  Introduction to SideStep™ Lysis and Stabilization Buffer Technology
  • An Introduction to Stratagene's Mx QPCR Software
  • Assay Validation and Optimization  =>  Download Presentation Slides
  • Basic Assay Troubleshooting  =>   Download Presentation Slides
  • Critical Components of Assay Design
  • Enhancements offered in Stratagene’s MxPro™ QPCR Software
  • Principle of Quantification by Real-Time PCR  =>  Download Presentation Slides
  • qPCR Assay Controls   =>  Download Presentation Slides

Fast PCR and real-time PCR tutorials   (by Bio-Rad)

    The presentations listed below provide background and instruction about specific concepts in PCR.

PCR Fundamentals — This audio slideshow describes the PCR process, including the steps and reaction components involved.
for Windows (.wmv) | for Macintosh (.mov)

Optimization for Fast PCR — This slideshow describes how you can modify your PCR assay to shorten the run time to about 35 minutes.
for Windows (.wmv) | for Macintosh (.mov) | for Printing (.pdf)

Transcriptional Regulation of Eukaryotic Genomes

Fundamentals of Real-Time PCR  (by Applied Biosystems,  47 minutes)

The Eppendorf real-plex system

Audio Slide Show: SmartCycler® System for qPCR   (from Cepheid)

RNA integrity Audio slide shows

The OpenArray™ Nanotiter Plate Technology and Applications

Colin Brenan of Biotrove speaking at AMT 2006

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Understanding biological complexity arising from patterns of gene expression requires accurate and precise measurement of RNA levels across large numbers of genes simultaneously. The preferred method for quantitative transcriptional analysis is real time PCR (rt-PCR) in a 96- or 384-well microtiter plate. Scaling rt-PCR to higher throughputs is intrinsically limited by cost and logistic considerations. Alternatively hybridization microarrays are capable of measuring transcription of many thousands of genes simultaneously yet are limited by low sensitivity, accuracy and sample throughput. We demonstrate a hybrid approach by combining the superior accuracy, precision and dynamic range of rt-PCR with the high density parallelism of a microarray in an array of 3,072 real-time, 33 nL polymerase chain reactions the size of a microscope slide. Real-time PCR in this nanotiter plate format results in substantial savings in reagents, measurement time and productivity. We demonstrate system performance by measuring tissue-specific expression of kinase genes in human heart and liver samples and transcriptional modulation by small-molecule perturbation of the TNF-alpha signaling pathway in HUVEC cells. Compared with the same assay in a 384-well microplate, we measured equivalent rt-PCR performance with a 64-fold reduction in assay volume, a 24-fold increase in analytical throughput and a workflow compatible with standard microplate protocols in an easy-to-use fomat.

Dynamic Arrays to Measure Expression of Nucleic Acids and Proteins

Michael Lucero of Fluidigm speaking at AMT 2006

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A dynamic array is a biochip that employs integrated channels and valves in a matrix architecture. This matrix architecture is a breakthrough in efficiency because performing the same set of reactions by hand or with a robot would require orders of magnitude more sample, reagents, and pipetting steps.Dynamic arrays have been introduced that handle homogeneous or heterogeneous assays, such as real-time qPCR and ELISAs, respectively. BioMark™ dynamic arrays for qPCR accept 48 samples and 48 primer/probe sets. The components are combined into 2,304 assays (48 x 48).The chip is ideal to validate expression for 48 genes on samples from many individuals. Projected throughput of future chips is ~10,000 reactions. BioMark™ dynamic arrays for immunoassays accept 48 samples and 18 antibody pairs and generate 1,728 assays. Integrated valves prevent mixing between antibody pairs.Thus, dynamic arrays prevent signal crosstalk and eliminate the need to optimize antibody pairs for multiplexing in one vessel, a requirement with other formats. Instrumentation automates the loading of chips and analysis of results. Data produced on BioMark™ dynamic arrays for both applications will be presented, demonstrating a sensitivity of detection equivalent to conventional microwell plates while generating orders of magnitude higher throughput.

A Sequence Oriented Comparison of Gene Expression Measurements Across Different Hybridization-Based Technologies

Winston Kuo of Harvard School of Dental Medicine speaking at AMT 2006

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Gene expression microarrays have made a profound impact in biomedical research. The diversity of platforms and analytical methods has made comparison of data from multiple platforms very challenging. The presentation will describe a framework for comparisons across platforms and laboratories, where probe sequences were utilized from each vendor to map of genes across platforms.

High-throughput Measurement of Expression Signatures Using Dynamic Arrays for qPCR and Immunoassays

Michael Lucero of Fluidigm speaking at the European Biomarkers Summit 2006

To purchase a DVD of all the presentations featured at the European Biomarkers Summit, please go to the Select Biosciences website.

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RNAi screening – advanced tools to accelerate translational research and drug discovery
  • In recent years, RNAi screening using synthetic siRNA libraries has become a popular tool for elucidating gene functional pathways and for target identification. Find out about the essentials of RNAi screening and the latest tools developed by QIAGEN to enable its broad application from Dr. Eric Lader, QIAGEN’s Associate Director of RNAi research.
  • RNAi screening - advanced tools to accelerate translational research and drug discovery.
  • Listen to this exciting Webinar now.
  • RNAi technology and genome-wide expression profiling - assessment of specificity and pathway analysis.
  • Listen to this exciting Webinar now.
  • Qiagen Webinar web page

Identification of New miRNA Markers for Breast Cancer with LNA Microarrays

Thomas Litman, Exiqon, speaking at RNAi Europe 2006

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Abnormal expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cancer implies that these small ~22-nucleotide molecules play a role in oncogenesis, and therefore may comprise a novel class of diagnostic and prognostic signatures. Here, we are studying the global expression profiles of miRNAs in breast cancer and adjacent non-malignant breast tissue in order to identify possible new biomarkers for breast cancer
Biopsies from primary tumors and from the proximal tissue (1 cm and 5 cm from the border zone of tumor) were collected from female patients (age 55-69) undergoing surgery for invasive ductal carcinoma. Total RNA was extracted and analyzed for global miRNA expression on a miRCURYTM LNA-based microarray platform containing capture probes for over 400 miRNAs.
Our analysis of miRNA expression patterns from tumor and proximity tissue revealed numerous differentially expressed miRNAs, including those reported to be associated with breast cancer, such as let-7a/d/f, miR-125a/b, miR-21, miR-32, and miR-136.
In addition, we have identified several miRNAs that have not previously been connected with breast cancer. Some of these novel miRNA signatures could have diagnostic and prognostic potential for breast cancer patients.


RNAi Based Toold in Apptosis Research

Yu Shen, Abbott Laboratories, speaking at RNAi Europe 2006

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Several cases of off-target gene silencing were identified in our siRNA library screens (Lin X et.al. Nucleic Acids Research 33: 4527-35, 2005). However, despite the complications of off-target gene silencing, we successfully identified three cancer targets by screening an siRNA library against the “druggable genome” using a cell-death assay.
In addition, in an siRNA-based synthetic lethal screen, we found that knockdown of survivin led to the selective killing of K-Ras mutant cells. We also explored RNAi-based methodology for target validation in animal models.
We developed a tightly regulated shRNA expression system (Lin X. et.al. FEBS letter, 577: 376-80, 2004) and used this system to prepare stable tumor cell lines that conditionally expressed an shRNA for HIF-1a. These tumor cells were implanted in mice to form tumors that served as a versatile tool for studying the effects of inhibiting HIF-1 in vivo (Li L et.al. Cancer Research, 65: 7249-58, 2005).
Finally, we investigated several methods for the creation of germline knockdown animals. By modifying the standard methods, we successfully increased the transgenic frequency and F1 transmission rate and created tyrosinase knockdown mice with a lighter-coat-color phenotype that can be stably transmitted to the next generation.


OpenGenomics Peer Science

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Welcome to the OpenGenomics Peer Science series, where your colleagues discuss their latest findings in Genomics research. With technical webcasts from your peers, podcasts providing distilled takes on research breakthroughs, and the latest in published papers, Open Genomics is dedicated to providing fresh perspectives on pressing research questions. Check here regularly for the latest developments in Genomics.

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Weekly Podcasts from the GENcast Network

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These weekly podcasts feature interviews with leading biotech researchers, newsmakers, and thought leaders. Topics revolve around the critical scientific and business issues that impact the global biotechnology industry, beginning with new discoveries in the lab and then moving onto R & D, biomanufacturing, and final product commercialization. Trends, novel technologies, opinions, recent developments, how-to advice, and much more are discussed in our podcasts in a lively, to-the-point, and informative style. New every Thursday, you can listen right from the GEN website or you can subscribe using the button below to have it download each week automatically to your iPod or mp3 player!

THE INVENTOR OF PCR - GEN's Editor-in-Chief John Sterling interviews the Nobel Prize winning inventor of PCR, Dr. Kary Mullis. (2/15/2007) sponsored by: Eppendorf

RNAi TECHNOLOGY -  Richard Jorgensen, Ph.D., from the University of Arizona (3/22/2007)  sponsored by: Sigma-Aldrich

qPCR AND LATE-PCR, AN ADVANCED TECHNIQUE FOR DNA AMPLIFICATION -  Lawrence Wangh, Ph.D., from Brandeis University (2/22/2007)  sponsored by: Eppendorf

PROBE-BASED, REAL-TIME QUANTITATIVE PCR ASSAY DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS -  Gregory L. Shipley, Ph.D., Director, Quantitative Genomics Core Laboratory, The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston. (2/1/2007)  sponsored by: Eppendorf


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