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University of Liverpool Pioneers Innovative DNA Classifying Technology PDF Print E-mail
Written by Subhasis Chatterjee   

From various sources it has been averred, that the unique technology thoroughly specialized in the truthful utilization of the enzymes of fireflies for the reading of the genetic code of DNA has been installed at the University of Liverpool in the recent days. It is to be noted in this regard, that the University of Liverpool happens to be one of the only two premiere universities in the in the national realm of the United Kingdom with the very machine and has enough potential to read up to 100 million DNA letters in a few hours in comparison to the ongoing technology that has the proficiency in the utilization of the methodology and can only process up to 50,000.  The machine is called GS-Flex, which is unique in the utilization of an enzyme found in fireflies as a flash light so as to facilitate the reading of the DNA strand.

 

In this regard there is a high expectation, that from this time onwards the scientists from all over the United Kingdom shall be able to utilize the innovative technology in the direction of an assortment of diverse functions, that ranges from the spectrum of the thorough and extensive investigative researches in the realm of cancer to that of the veterinary science. The distinguished group comprised of the noteworthy researchers at the University of Liverpool, for instance are at present are involved on the focusing of the DNA sequencing of the malaria parasite with rapt attention. Through an extensive and effective studying of the gradual alterations in parasite DNA the scientists in general are aspiring to be aware of the concept, what can be the possible reason that some definite species of malaria have the capability to infect the human beings while the others are in possession of only infecting the other animals.

Speaking on this the well-known professor Dr. Neil Hall, at the University's School of Biological Sciences said, "This new machine is invaluable not only for research into diseases such as cancer and malaria, but for our understanding of genetics as a whole. For example we have scientists looking at the DNA of fish in understanding how genes are activated and we have veterinary scientists looking at how illnesses in domestic pets can be passed to humans." He also went on saying, "We have a team of experts at the University that are skilled in using this technology and we are therefore in a position to welcome collaboration with other institutions in reaping the benefits of this." 

 
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