University of Alabama Utilizes Mawi’s iSWAB-Protein for…
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We asked ChatGPT
Mawi Asked ChatGPT We asked an AI platform the following question Question: Why is bacterial DNA contamination not good for genomicDNA sequencing? Answer: Bacterial DNA contamination can interfere with genomic DNA sequencing in several ways, making it less accurate and reliable. Here are some…
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Genetic Database Collection for Turtle Species: Mawi iSWAB-Animal by Conservation Organization
Collecting genetic DNA from turtles is no easy feat, yet Dr. JJ Apodaca and his team at the Tangled Bank Conservation have partnered with Turtle Survival Alliance to embark on a nationwide project to build a spatial genetic database for various turtle species. With the…
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Enabling Faster, Higher Throughput COVID-19 Testing and Reducing Lab Waste!
What a Waste… Think about the amount of plastic waste clinical laboratories produce each year. Back in 2015, a team of scientists from the University of Exeter calculated that research institutions collectively generate up to 5.5 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. Fast…
READ MORESpit DNA Collection Limitations Magnifies Genomics Research Diversity Issue
We have been advocating that the diversity in genomics research is an issue since Mawi DNA’s inception in 2014. Interestingly, in late 2018 and now 2019 several publications came out to describe this issue in greater details. Unfortunately, such gap of genetic data hinders progress…
READ MOREMaximizing Forensics DNA Recovery & Long-term Room Temperature Stabilization
Michelle Gordon from Boston University presented her work at the recent AAFS 2018 Conference in Seattle, WA: iSWAB-ID AAFS 2018 Presentation In recognition of her hard work, Michelle was nominated… read more →
READ MOREGreater Cost Efficiency: Reduce Bacterial DNA Contamination
We have posted a comparison between iSWAB-ID single swab system vs. a sponge-based product. Longer gDNA Stability, Lower Bacterial DNA Contamination, and Greater Cost Efficiency; The Choice is Yours
READ MORENon-invasive Second Generation Bio-sampling technology (Benta group)
Kuwait Medical Genetics Centre will be organizing the above lectures on Tuesday 29th of March 2016 at 11:00PM in the lecture theatre on the second floor of Ghanima AlGhanim Building. Time: 11:00-12:00 Title: Non-invasive Second Generation Bio-sampling technology (Benta group) Lecturer: Karam G. Karam
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