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News Release from: BD Biosciences | Subject: Atlas array
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2002
Response of cell isolates to air
pollution
Cardiff pollution research group looks at genetic response of specific lung cells to diesel exhaust particles, using nylon macro arays
The lung and particles research group at Cardiff University is using nylon macro arrays from BD Biosciences to gain a greater insight into exactly how pollutant particles damage specific lung cells The group, led by Professor Roy Richards, has already successfully used similar arrays to look at the effects of diesel exhaust particles on the lung
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 12 Jun 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Postgraduate student Helen Wise explained: "The earlier experiments used smaller arrays and served as a pilot study to complement existing research within the group.
My research is now extending this research to look at individual cell types and I am using the arrays to evaluate the genetic response of cell isolates exposed in vitro to particulate air pollution.
"The arrays are relatively quick and simple to perform and the user-friendly software makes analysis very easy.
We chose BD Biosciences because of its competitively priced products and good customer support and advice.
The advisors have first-hand experience of the arrays and provide useful and relevant advice.
They also attend local meetings where we have the opportunity to discuss problems and solutions with other local BD Atlas Array users.".
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