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The microarray revolution: Perspectives from educators
Author(s) -
Brewster Jay L.,
Beason K. Beth,
Eckdahl Todd T.,
Evans Irene M.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
biochemistry and molecular biology education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1539-3429
pISSN - 1470-8175
DOI - 10.1002/bmb.2004.494032040362
Subject(s) - microarray , dna microarray , gene chip analysis , relevance (law) , theme (computing) , data science , microarray databases , computational biology , biology , computer science , world wide web , genetics , gene , gene expression , political science , law
Abstract In recent years, microarray analysis has become a key experimental tool, enabling the analysis of genome‐wide patterns of gene expression. This review approaches the microarray revolution with a focus upon four topics: 1) the early development of this technology and its application to cancer diagnostics; 2) a primer of microarray research, designed to guide the beginner; 3) a highlight of the Genome Consortium for Active Teaching (GCAT), a worldwide consortium of faculty who are integrating microarrays into the undergraduate teaching laboratory; and 4) the use of microarrays in the biotechnology industry with a look forward to future applications. A central theme within this review is the profound relevance of new, bioinformatics‐based, technologies to undergraduate students within the biosciences.