HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, April 29: The application training of the Genetic Analyser (Sanger DNA Sequencer) at the Technology Incubation Centre, Bodoland University, was successfully completed on Wednesday in the presence of the Dean, Faculty of Sciences and Technology (BU), Head, Department of Biotechnology (BU), faculty members, research scholars and students of Bodoland University, Kokrajhar University, Science College and Kokrajhar Medical College, among others, under the Bongaigaon Refinery (IOCL)-sponsored project “Green energy powered analytical equipment for Quality Assurance and Marketing of diverse Mushroom and value-added Mushroom Products at Bodoland University, Kokrajhar.”
A DNA sequencer is a very important instrument in modern life sciences, with wide-ranging applications across research, healthcare, agriculture and biotechnology. Its importance lies in its ability to accurately determine nucleotide sequences, enabling precise genetic analysis. Its applications include molecular diagnostics and clinical applications, mutation detection and genetic variation studies, bioinformatics and genomic research, forensic science and DNA fingerprinting, agricultural biotechnology and plant genetics, microbial identification and metagenomics, drug development and pharmacogenomics, biotechnology and industrial applications, evolutionary biology and phylogenetics, as well as academic training and capacity building.
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The acquisition of a DNA sequencer at Bodoland University significantly strengthens high-end research capabilities not only within the university and its affiliated colleges but also across the entire region of Western Assam and the Bodoland Territorial Region. This advanced facility is expected to act as a catalyst for fostering a robust research ecosystem by enabling cutting-edge studies in molecular biology, biotechnology and allied disciplines.
It will facilitate collaborative research, skill development and innovation, thereby contributing to regional scientific advancement and capacity building. The Principal Investigator and other Co-PIs of the project are thankful to the Bodoland University authority for administrative support and also to the Bongaigaon Refinery-BGR (IOCL) authority for financial support towards the installation of the equipment.
