Scientists need to know the sequence of bases because it tells them the kind of genetic information that is carried in a particular segment of DNA. For example, they can use sequence information to determine which stretches of DNA contain genes, as well as to analyze those genes for changes in sequence, called mutations, that may cause disease. presence of mixed signal early in the trace signal indicating template contamination by PCR products or single primer PCR occurring in the sequencing reaction itself.
- Multiple sequencing peaks resulting from the presence of on or more DNA templates (eg. two plasmids from a double pick).
- Low signal at the end of the DNA trace that is at the instrument noise level.
- Delayed starts of the DNA trace signal indicating sample contamination issues with protein, excess DNA template or salt.
- the level of free BigDye mix reagent (dye blobs) present.
- Traces with very noisy signal data indicative of poor sequencing reactions and/or poor sample loading.
- Traces that show a rapid decline in signal strength ("ski slope" traces) indicative of excess template or primer imbalance.
A novel DNA amplification and sanger sequencing system developed by Nucleics. This technology enables cost efficient DNA sequencing of any PCR amplifiable DNA or RNA template. The ASIN approach utilizes oligonucleotide primers selected from a universal pre-synthesised kit of only 400 oligonucleotides. An advantage of the ASIN technology is its compatibility with all current sequencing chemistries, including automated sanger sequencing, manual DNA sequencing and even Maxam and Gilbert chemical sequencing. The nature of ASIN makes it suitability for automation.