Definitions for "Biochip"
An analytical array with a size of several inches, which would allow one to obtain information on the state of all genes of the studied organism. Biochips are classified into oligonucleotide and cDNA biochips; the first type contains small DNA fragments usually belonging to the same gene and the second type contains long gene fragments, up to 1.000 nucleotides applied by a robot to a surface. See also DNA.
Miniaturised substrates onto which a large number of biomolecules are attached with high density and in a defined microarray.
A chip of synthesized organic molecules for use in quantity in an extremely fast computer. They are expected to be a thousand times faster than silicon chips and use 100,000 time less power.
Electronic device that uses organic molecules to form a semiconductor.
The development of biochips is a major thrust of the rapidly growing biotechnology industry, which encompasses a very diverse range of research efforts including genomics, proteomics, computational biology, and pharmaceuticals, among other activities. Advances in these areas are giving scientists new methods for unraveling the complex biochemical processes occurring inside cells, with the larger goal of understanding and treating human diseases. At the same time, the semiconductor industry has been steadily perfecting the science of microminiaturization.
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An electronic device containing organic materials.