DNA Microarrays: Background, Interactive Databases, and Hands-on Data Analysis

 

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2004, Volume 25

Abstract

DNA microarrays are influencing many areas of biology. DNA microarrays allow investigators to measure simultaneously the activity of every gene in a genome. This paper provides the reader with background information, a set of interactive questions, and most importantly, free software (MAGIC Tool) for use in the undergraduate curriculum. MAGIC Tool (www.bio.davidson.edu/MAGIC) resources allow the user to understand how DNA microarray data are analyzed by providing raw data, instructions, mathematical supplements, and free software that works on all computer platforms. MAGIC Tool facilitates the incorporation of microarrays into any upper level biology course.

Keywords:  bioinformatics, software, animation, functional genomics, open source

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2003)