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equipment used by multiple researchers (e.g., DNA and RNA extraction rooms, PCR machines, instruments to measure concentration and integrity of nucleic acids, and knowledge of best practices for down-stream
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environmental samples. Nucleic acid extractions: DNA and RNA, quantification and quality controls after extraction. PCR and qPCR and preparations for sequencing. Use of flow cytometry to assess abundances
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that varies profoundly by both geography and time. Until now it has been difficult to study multiple pathogens simultaneously, but advances in sequence methodologies and bioinformatics are revolutionising
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that are differentially expressed in genome-sequenced marine model bacteria and natural marine bacterial assemblages. Analyses will involve state-of-the-art techniques in microbial ecology and molecular biology (e.g. gene