Category: Biology

Fluorescence Correlation Spectrometer (FCS) is a diffusion-based single-molecule technique. In this technique, spontaneous fluorescence fluctuation is collected from very few molecules as they diffuse in and out of a tiny observation volume (~1 fL) over time. The fluorescence fluctuations are correlated to obtaining dynamic information contained in the fluctuation. By analyzing the correlation curve with suitable models, one can quantitatively measure diffusion coefficient, viscosity, chemical kinetics, size, etc.

PFGE resolves DNA by alternating the electrical field between spatially distinct pairs of electrodes. This technique results in the separation of DNA fragments of up to ~10 Mb by their reorientation and movement at different speeds through the pores of an agarose gel. Contact: Dr. Vijayalakshmi V Subramanian

Automated machine involved in cleaning glasswares with assistance of pre-mixed mild acid and detergents and injection ports for cleaning with demineralized water. Contact: Dr. Vijayalakshmi V Subramanian

The Gene Pulser Xcell System is a flexible, modular and versatile electroporation system for reproducible transformation of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells (Mammalian cells, bacterial, yeast & microorganisms.). Contact: Dr. Sivakumar Vallabhapurapu, Dr. Suchi Goel, Dr. Raju Mukherjee

This laboratory mill mixes and homogenizes up to 2 x 20 ml powders and suspensions within a few seconds. It is also perfectly suitable for the disruption of biological cells as well as for DNA/RNA and protein extraction. It is used for dry, wet and cryogenic grinding of small sample amounts. Contact: Dr. Eswarayya Rami… Continue reading Tissue Homogenizer Make: Retsch GmbH Model No: MM400

Allows the user not only to take pictures, record videos of specimen being observed under the microscope and save the data for future references. It helps the user to present observation of the specimen in real-time to others. Contact: Prof. Ramesh Sonti

It purifies water by removing more than 99.9% of contaminants, including chemicals, heavy metals, microorganisms, and sediment, via double distillation process. It consists of a boiling chamber, a cooling system, and a separate storage tank. Contact: Prof. Ramesh Sonti.

The BSL2 plus facility is used to culture avirulent strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is equipped with a biosafety cabinet, centrifuge, incubator, and plate reader. Contact: Dr. Raju Mukherjee