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Tech Blast | Gene expression analysis

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In this Tech Blast episode supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific (MA, USA), Associate Product Manager Jon Flasher talks us through gene expression analysis, some of its challenges and the tools available to streamline the process. Listen to learn more about how Thermo’s TaqMan Gene Expression Assays can be used to address research questions around cancer, biomarker identification, hereditary diseases, neurological diseases and the body’s response to pathogens like COVID-19.

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Contents:

  • Introduction: 00:00–00:32
  • What is gene expression analysis and how is it used in biological research? 00:32–01:42
  • What role does quantitative PCR play in gene expression analysis? 01:42–03:10
  • Challenges associated with gene expression analysis: 03:10–06:35
  • Trends in the field for quantitative PCR use in gene expression studies: 06:35–09:45
  • How does Thermo Fisher meet the unique needs of the biopharma industry? 09:45–12:01

 

This feature was supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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