The Basics
There are a variety of techniques used to analyze genomes. A few are listed below with a brief statement of purpose. Deeper explanations can be found by using the links in the More Details section below.
Technique | Purpose
|
PCR | Create many copies of DNA for further analysis |
Southern Blot | To determine if the DNA between two samples matches at specific regions/genes. |
Western Blot | To detect specific proteins and compare different samples. |
Northern Blot | To detect RNA and compare different samples. |
More Details
Davidson Genomics - this is an excellent site to give you an overview of the many different techniques and technologies used in genomics.
Virtual Labs - an excellent set of virtual labs to show you what is happening inside the PCR machine, how a DNA microarray works, how to extract DNA, and what happens when you run a gel electrophoresis.