Microarray systems for microbial detection and identification / by B.N. Ford and D.E. Bader.: D68-4/203-2010E-PDF

The relatively recent availability of complete or near-complete sequences of microbial DNA makes it possible to find and exploit unique genetic markers for most microbes. Using microbial genome sequences from public databases, a high-density microarray system has been developed which should enable the identification of hundreds of individual species or strains of pathogenic microorganisms on a single assay platform. This report summarizes the design, development, and testing of this microarray design. The system is currently capable of discriminating multiple human pathogens, Category A biothreats, and some agricultural pathogens, other using supervised analysis methods. Ongoing development will include tools for automation of analysis, and extension of the testing panel of microbes.

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Department/Agency Defence R&D Canada.
Title Microarray systems for microbial detection and identification / by B.N. Ford and D.E. Bader.
Series title Technical report ; 2010-203
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) "December 2010."
Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information [Ottawa] : Defence Research and Development Canada, c2010.
Author / Contributor Ford, B. N.
Bader, Douglas E. (Douglas Edward), 1960-
Description viii, 38 p. : figures, graphs, tables.
Catalogue number
  • D68-4/203-2010E-PDF
Subject terms Technical reports
Genomic fingerprinting
Microbe
Microarray
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