microarray

(noun)

any of several devices containing a two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material used for various types of assays

Related Terms

Examples of microarray in the following topics:

  • Uses of Genome Sequences

    • Genome sequences and expression can be analyzed using DNA microarrays, which can contribute to detection of disease and genetic disorders.
    • DNA microarrays are methods used to detect gene expression by analyzing an array of DNA fragments that are fixed to a glass slide or a silicon chip to identify active genes and identify sequences .
    • Almost one million genotypic abnormalities can be discovered using microarrays, whereas whole-genome sequencing can provide information about all six billion base pairs in the human genome.
    • DNA microarrays can be used to analyze gene expression within the genome.

  • Basic Techniques in Protein Analysis

    • The basic techniques used to analyze proteins are mass spectrometry, x-ray crystallography, NMR, and protein microarrays.
    • Protein microarrays have also been used to study interactions between proteins.