Robot arm picks tray of DNA-containing bacteria
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Robot arm picks tray of DNA-containing bacteria
DNA cloning trays. Robot arm picking a tray of bacterial colonies which clone human DNA fragments for use in the Human Genome Project. The bacteria clone (replicate) the DNA as they reproduce, which allows workable amounts of DNA to be produced. The Human Genome Project aims to find the base sequence of all the genes in human DNA. Genes are lengths of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which have specific functions within an organism. Human DNA is made up of over 100, 000 genes comprising some 3 billion pairs of bases. Once complete, the human genome map will allow for improved drug design and a greater understanding of genetic diseases. Phot- ographed at the Sanger Centre, Cambridge, England
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This print showcases a pivotal moment in the groundbreaking field of DNA cloning. A robot arm, with remarkable precision and dexterity, delicately selects a tray filled with DNA-containing bacteria colonies. These bacterial colonies play an instrumental role in replicating human DNA fragments for use in the monumental Human Genome Project. The aim of this ambitious project is to unravel the intricate base sequence of all genes present within human DNA. Genes, which are essentially segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), possess specific functions crucial to the functioning of organisms. With over 100,000 genes comprising an astonishing three billion pairs of bases, deciphering the human genome map holds immense promise for advancements in drug design and a deeper comprehension of genetic diseases. Captured at the esteemed Sanger Centre located in Cambridge, England, this photograph epitomizes cutting-edge biochemistry and genetics research. The robot arm's meticulous selection process allows for substantial amounts of workable DNA to be produced through bacterial replication. As we gaze upon this image from Science Photo Library, we are reminded that it represents not just scientific progress but also hope for humanity's future well-being. It symbolizes our unyielding pursuit to unlock nature's secrets and harness them for medical breakthroughs that will transform lives across the globe.
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