The CEES DNA lab is a multi-user facility run by the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at Blindern. It is fully equipped for PCR-based analyses, and the lab enables the efficient use of molecular genetic markers in studies of evolution biology, speciation and hybridization, phylogeography, invasion biology, conservation biology, behavioral ecology etc.
There are five separate rooms that belong to the CEES lab:
DNA Isolation lab (room no. 3304)
RNA Isolation lab (room no. 3406)
Pre PCR lab (room no. 3404)
Post PCR lab (room no. 3416)
Instrument room (room no. 3418)
The CEES lab is fully equipped for DNA extraction for all type of tissues, including blood and faeces, PCR runnings, cloning, ancient DNA work, etc.
The lab is equipped with all basic facilities in a molecular biology laboratory; centrifuges, incubators, shakers, heat blocks, balances, fridge and freezer (-80°C), agarose gel electrophoresis equipment, gel dock, dish washer, autoclave, chemical cabinet, sterile hood etc. The lab also has a few special acquired pieces: Nanodrop (spectrophotometer), Millipore water purification system, thermal cyclers, ice machine, and computers.
Additionally, there has been put down a lot of effort in the laboratory safety and the following emergency equipments were installed in each lab: emergency shower, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, eye showers, and first aid kit.
All new users of the lab must be familliar with the "Introductory Guide to the CEES Lab".
For further information contact Nanna Winger Steen.