Genetics

Fluorescent In Situ Hybridisation (FISH)

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  • Utilises artificial DNA probes which label known chromosome regions
  • Microscopes with UV filters can then be used to visualise the fluorescent signals
  • This technique can detect small alteration in DNA sequences
    • Rapid prenatal diagnosis
    • Gene localisation/mapping

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