Glossary

DNA PRINTER A machine that is used for spotting DNA on substrate such as paper.

FTA CARD A chemically treated filter paper that is designed for the collection and storage of biological samples at room temperature for subsequent DNA analysis.

FULL-LENGTH CDNA CLONES Clones containing the entire fragments of complementary DNAs of mRNA.

LAB-ON-A-CHIP The technology that is used to perform a combination of analysis on a single miniaturized devise for biological and clinical analysis.

TRANSCRIPTOME The full complement of activated genes, mRNAs or transcripts in a particular tissue at a particular time.