Sentences with phrase «using small amounts of tissue»

Nano - ChIPseq enables the comprehensive identification of promoter elements using small amounts of tissue, opening up the ability to analyse samples obtained directly from patients.

Not exact matches

Tissue banks are already used to store small amounts of skin material for evaluating the safety of new cosmetics, which reduces the need for animal testing.

In order to identify genes specific for the sensory neurons of Aplysia, a miniaturized differential screening method based on the polymerase chain reaction and applicable to small amounts of tissue was used.

«These include different types of MRI scans, which use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the brain, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans, which use a small amount of a radioactive drug, or tracer, to test how tissues in the brain are actually functioning.

Using a very sensitive DNA analysis technique that can also be employed when only very small amounts of DNA from old tissue are available, the researchers could compare the two current cell lines with the tumor from which the cell line was established.

Positron emission tomography (PET) uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers, a special camera and a computer to help evaluate your organ and tissue functions.

The brain like every other human tissue is made up of and utilizes protein, so we do have to eat enough protein while the brain is growing and a small amount for daily operation, but the major metabolic price of our larger brains is the large increase in the percentage of total calories used by our brains compared to animals with smaller brain to body weight ratio.

When you first use a deterrent, apply a small amount to a piece of tissue or cotton wool.

We need to cut the gum tissue, bur a small amount of bone, and patiently use special instruments to maneuver the tooth out of socket.

The most common biopsies are a punch biopsy (where a small, circular amount of tissue is removed using a biopsy punch), a wedge biopsy (where a wedge of representative tissue is removed from the mass, or an excision biopsy (where the entire mass is excised or removed).

Some vets use a biopsy punch to remove a small amount of tissue..