Department of Medical and Molecular Biotechnology

 

Main laboratories

  • Animal cell culture lab.
  • Cytogenetic lab.
  • PCR preparation lab.
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction lab.
  • DNA and RNA extraction lab.
  • Gel electrophoresis lab.
  • Postgraduate Student lab.
  • Immunohistochemistry lab

Objectives

  • Early detection and accurate diagnosis of cancerous and genetic diseases using PCR technology
  • Detection of genetically modified crops and products (GMOs) using PCR technique
  • Evaluation of genetic toxicity of compounds and medicinal products using animal tissue culture technique
  • Conducting cytogenetic tests in the study of chromosomal abnormalities
  • Dissemination of the technology of In vitro fertilization and embryo culture in economically important animals to improve their production of milk and meat

Main Lab.  Apparatuses & devices

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Imaging System
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rt-PCR)
  • Cytovision
  • Flow Cytometer
  • DNA microarray scanner
  • Electrophoresis
  • DNA and RNA Extraction
  • Laminar air flow
  • CO2 incubator
  • Ultracentrifuge