A device for analyzing macromolecules — DNA, RNA and proteins — has been created in Russia. The device allows testing eight samples simultaneously. This tool can replace imported analogues in biology, medicine and forensics. This was announced by Alexey Shvartsev, a scientist at the Sintol scientific and production company.
When studying biological materials, specialists perform sequencing to determine the sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA. To do this, it is necessary to measure the concentration of the substance. A fluorimeter is a device that allows analyzing samples by the intensity of their fluorescence. It provides high accuracy at the level of macromolecules.
We have developed a domestic device that allows you to study eight samples at once. We already have ready-made kits for measuring concentrations that also work with other devices. The key difference is the cheaper cost than foreign analogues, and the domestic component base inside.
According to the expert, the existing analogues of this device in Russia can only work with one sample. Therefore, domestic devices cannot yet compete with the fluorimeter developed by the company. The measurement results can be immediately uploaded to a computer and used in spreadsheets.
The device is used to measure the concentration of DNA, RNA or proteins. Different kits will be used depending on the substance.
Earlier it became known that in 2024 the federal budget allocated almost 717 billion rubles to civil science. Most of the budget (448.7 billion rubles) was directed to support applied research.
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