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Posted:3/15/2010 – New WT Labeling Kit. As of June 30, 2010, Affymetrix will discontinue its WT labeling kit for use with Gene and Exon arrays. The new kit from Ambion has the same chemistry, but the process is quicker, requires less RNA input, and for the Exon arrays, no longer requires the removal of rRNA. Investigators are encourage to complete their studies with the old kits and begin any new studies with the newer kits. Please let our technicians know when you drop off samples what your project status is. For more information, please visit our WT page.

Posted:4/13/2009 – New IVT Express Kit for 3′ expression arrays. The GeneChip® 3′ IVT Express Kit is the latest and most effective option for target preparation on Affymetrix’ industry-standard 3′ expression arrays. This protocol has low RNA input requirements – as little as 50 ng total RNA for a single round of amplification. Please note: Affymetrix will continue to supply the previous generation kit until September 2009, allowing Investigators to complete their projects with the older kits.

Posted: 9/26/2008 – The Facility is proud to announce the new Laser Capture Microdissection Service at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. The LCM service is equipped with a “Veritas” microscope system (Molecular Devices). The service is broad spectrum, offering access to and training in the use of the Veritas LCM system and if necessary, sample procurement. The Veritas LCM system is equipped with: a UV (capture) laser, an infra-red (cutting) laser and an epi-fluorescence capability. Context services (section staining, extraction of nucleic acids from LCM derived materials, sample amplification/preparation for microarray and/or RT-PCR are also offered. Send all inquiries regardng the LCM service to: Patrick Leahy (216) 368-0761.