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DNA microarray technology has become a powerful tool in the arsenal of the molecular biologist. Capitalizing on high precision robotics and the wealth of DNA sequences annotated from the genomes of a large number of organisms, the manufacture of microarrays is now possible for the average academic laboratory with the funds and motivation. Microarray production requires attention to both biological and physical resources, including DNA libraries, robotics, and qualified personnel. While the fabrication of microarrays is a very labor-intensive process, production of quality microarrays individually tailored on a project-by-project basis will help researchers shed light on future scientific questions.
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Petersen, D.W., Kawasaki, E.S. (2007). Manufacturing of Microarrays. In: Mocellin, S. (eds) Microarray Technology and Cancer Gene Profiling. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 593. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-39978-2_1
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