How Diagnostics Work: DNA-Based Diagnostics

  • Course Price: $150 USD
  • Course Run Time: 44 minutes
  • Course Level: Level 2 - General
  • Completion Period: 2 week

How Diagnostics Work: DNA-Based Diagnostics explains the role and uses of PCR, microarrays, gene sequencing, and microRNA technology as diagnostics. Learn the names of the machines and consumables, workflow, and how to interpret the results of each technology. Gain entry into the fast-paced field of DNA-based diagnostics by understanding the science driving a standard set of diagnostic tools.

Suggested Prerequisites

Biology of Biotech
Diagnostics’ Role in Medicine Today
Statistical Features of Diagnostics

Takeaways
  1. Summarize the uses of DNA probes in diagnostics.
  2. Describe the science of polymerase chain reaction in diagnostic applications.
  3. Explain how to read microarray results to diagnose disease.  
  4. Cite the importance of next-generation sequencing technologies in the diagnostics industry.
  5. List the advantages of microRNA diagnostic technology.
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Trailer
Section 1: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technology
Summarizes the use of DNA probes and how PCR technology works as a diagnostic. PCR is the tool that enabled the biotech revolution.
Section 2: Microarray Technology
Explains SNP chip technology and discusses the use of SNP chips in diagnostic applications.
Section 3: Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology
Looks at various next-generation sequencing tools and discusses the omnipotent diagnostic applications these machines offer.
Section 4: microDiagnostics Technology
Summarizes how microRNA works and its application in diagnostics development.
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