"The Ancestors: Tracing the Translational Journey of Lab Instruments"

Dr. Oligo

The equipment shown here is an ABI 3900 Biolytic Oligo DNA RNA Synthesizer.

Dr. Ampli

The equipment shown here is a Perkin Elmer GeneAmp PCR System 9600.

Dr. SeqGel

The equipment shown here is Life Technologies Gibco BRL Model SA Sequencing Gel Electrophoresis System.

Dr. Array

Dr. Array or Axon GenePix 4200A Microarray Scanner is one of the oldest DNA microarray scanners at CSIR-IGIB.

Explore our Instruments from the Past

The Pioneer Generation

Dr. Oligo

The equipment shown here is an ABI 3900 Biolytic Oligo DNA RNA Synthesizer.

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Dr. Ampli

The equipment shown here is a Perkin Elmer GeneAmp PCR System 9600.

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The First Generation of Personified Lab Instruments

Dr. SeqGel

The equipment shown here is an ABI 3900 Biolytic Oligo DNA RNA Synthesizer.

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Dr.Analyzer377

If you're already familiar with pottery, try to make something more difficult.

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Dr. 3730Seq

The equipment shown here is an ABI 3900 Biolytic Oligo DNA RNA Synthesizer.

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The Second Generation

Pyrosequencing with 454 is a method of DNA sequencing that was developed by 454 Life Sciences, a biotechnology company. This method revolutionized DNA sequencing technology when it was first introduced in 2005. It allowed for high-throughput sequencing and played a significant role in the advancement of genomics research by enabling whole genome sequencing at affordable prices.

The Cousin (Microarray Technology)

Modern DNA array technology evolved from colony hybridization methods developed in the 1970s. It uses thousands of DNA probes bound to a glass slide to identify DNA fragments (labeled with fluorescent dyes) in a sample that hybridizes with the probes (oligonucleotides in nature) and is detected by measuring the intensity of fluorescence. The scanner measures this fluorescence.

Unveiling the Legacy of Genomics: Exploring Ancient Lab Instruments

Offering a glimpse into the groundbreaking discoveries of the past. From vintage DNA sequencers to historic microarray scanners, each exhibit provides a fascinating insight into the technological advancements that have shaped the field of genomics, marvel at these artifacts, gaining a deeper appreciation for the progress made in genomics research over the years.