The Molecular Biology Core has been a major asset for Center projects over the past 5 year grant period. It has provided the materials and instrumentation needed for the molecular approaches that comprise a major focus of the Center. In addition the Core has provided protocols and advice on the use of these materials in the various research projects. The Molecular Biology and Mouse Genetics Core will continue to provide these services through assistance in designing oligos and in purchasing them from outside vendors and in procuring DNA sequence information from a joint centralized DNA sequencing facility at the University of Washington. In addition, this Core will provide technical assistance in the design and generation of transgenic mice and mice with targeted genetic mutations. The Core will provide embryonic stem cells to project investigators for gene targeting. The Core will provide embryonic stem cells to project investigators for gene targeting, maintain a breeding colony to supply mouse blastocysts and fertilized eggs, and microinject mutant ES cells into blastocysts or DNA into the pro-nucleus of fertilized eggs to generate mutant or transgenic mice, respectively.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Specialized Center--Cooperative Agreements (U54)
Project #
2U54HD012629-22
Application #
6456925
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHD1)
Project Start
1996-04-01
Project End
2006-03-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
22
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Washington
Department
Type
DUNS #
135646524
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98195
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