Book comprises the largest collection to date of complete mouse genes, with 60,770 full-length mouse cDNA clones spotted onto paper and bound in an B5 size book
Geneservice and RZPD German Resource Center for Genome Research announce an agreement with Kabushiki Kaisha DNAform of Japan for the distribution of the Mouse Genome Encyclopaedia DNABook.
The book comprises the largest collection to date of complete mouse genes, with 60,770 full-length mouse cDNA clones spotted onto paper and bound in an B5 size book.
Thomas Weaver, Geneservice's CEO, explained the significance of the DNABook.
"In one source, you have easiest and quickest way yet conceived of accessing the entire mouse genome.
"In addition to speed, all clones are of the same quality and quantity - even those that are traditionally difficult to extract and amplify.
"It really is the perfect library".
RZPD's scientific managing director, Johannes Maurer, added: "We are very glad that we have jointly reached an agreement that allows our companies the distribution of this valuable resource".
The actual genetic material making up a mouse (the genome) is physically embedded into the pages of the DNABook, allowing easy storage, distribution and instant access to the genetic material.
The book is also supported on-line by comprehensive databases for searching and retrieving essential information for each gene, accelerating functional genomic studies in the Mouse.
Geneservice (GSL) is an innovative genomics-based products and services company recently formed from the UK Medical Research Council.
Its mission is to provide an archiving and distribution portal for emerging genomic reagents, such as bacterial clones and human DNA samples, generated by academic groups and consortia internationally.
GSL also provides access to state-of-the-art high throughput technologies to academic and commercial clients for the study of gene expression and gene mapping, including disease gene identification, DNA sequencing, micro satellite and SNP genotyping, whole genome amplification and RNA expression profiling.
Geneservice says its one-stop service programme for genomics researchers is highly regarded for its quality, turnaround time and competitive pricing.
RZPD German Resource Center for Genome Research is a service centre and technology platform for genome research.
Based on one of the most comprehensive public clone collection worldwide, it provides high-quality research material, high-throughput technology and automation for academic institutions as well as for industrial applications.
All material data available from RZPD is stored in a primary database and is cross-linked with records from other public sources.
RZPD is certified to meet the requirements of and to comply with ISO 9001:2000 quality standards.
DNAform was established in September 1998 to commercialise technologies developed during the Mouse Encyclopedia Project at the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (Riken).
KK DNAform in Japan and DNAform in the United States are engaged in a wide range of genomic research based on the patented full-length cDNA technology from Riken and the exclusive rights for the commercial use of the Riken full-length cDNA collection from mouse.
DNAform can provide a wide range of products and services based on these technologies.
Besides using its technology in its own research and development programs, DNAform offers research collaborations to other companies for helping them to achieve their goals.
