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.
a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment
a collection of miniaturized test sites arranged on a silicon wafer that allows many tests to be performed at the same time in order to achieve higher throughput and speed
a collection of miniaturized test sites (microarrays) arranged on a solid substrate that can perform thousands of biological reactions, such as decoding genes, in a few seconds
a collection of miniaturized test sites (microarrays) arranged on a solid substrate that permits many tests to be performed at the same time in order to achieve higher throughput and speed
a glass or silicon wafer that is designed for the purpose of accelerating genetic research
a micro device, comprising a silicon chip, a glass or a macromolecule as a substrate to integrate organic molecules (ex
a small, flat surface (such as a glass or silicon wafer) onto which biomolecules (such as nucleic acids and proteins) are immobilized in distinct spots or arrays
An aid to accelerated and deeper understanding of activity in cells, bodily organs, plants, animals, as well as humans. A BioChip substrate has a coating with thousands of microscopic reaction sites that might contain molecules of DNA, or proteins, for example. These molecules react exclusively with their complementary reaction partners – the lock-and-key principle. This means samples of cell material can be analyzed for the presence of specific reaction partners. Thousands of biological lock-and-key reactions can take place in parallel on a BioChip substrate.