Dr. Linzy Elton, a postdoctoral research associate at the Centre for Clinical Microbiology, explores the importance of extracting high-quality TB DNA for sequencing. The workshop delves into the challenges of extracting DNA from TB due to its complicated cell wall and outlines the biological safety

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Filamentous coliphages M13, f1, and fd are utilized as cloning vectors due to their circular single-stranded DNA molecules and advantages over other vectors. These phages have dimensions of 900 nm x 9 nm and infect bacteria through F pili, releasing up to 1000 phage particles per cell per generation

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Thrombolytic therapy involves the use of drugs to dissolve blood clots, with plasminogen activation being a key mechanism. Different types of thrombolytic drugs like fibrin-specific and non-fibrin-specific agents are available, each with varying effects on clot dissolution and systemic plasminogen a

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DNA extraction is a crucial process in molecular biology that involves separating DNA from cellular components. The process includes steps like lysis, precipitation, and purification to obtain pure DNA samples. Careful handling and proper labeling of samples are essential to prevent contamination. T

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Studying DNA is crucial for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This guide provides a step-by-step protocol for extracting DNA from blood, involving procedures like cell lysis, protein and RNA removal, DNA precipitation, and final nucleic acid determination. Key steps include using reagent

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