Integrated DNA Technologies
Company description "Integrated DNA Technologies"
Overview:
Integrated DNA Technologies sells short strands of DNA called oligonucleotides. In order to better understand how these are useful, you'll have to know a bit about DNA itself. DNA is "the blueprint for life" and encodes instructions for all of life's processes. DNA is a complex long thin molecule (strand) that is made from 4 possible building blocks called "bases". These bases are called Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine and Thymine, and the precise order of these bases is a code for information. In living organisms, DNA strands can be millions of bases long and therefore contain huge amounts of information. This complexity is responsible for the vast complexity and diversity of life on earth. The way that one strand of DNA specifically binds a second strand of DNA allows scientists to use short DNA strands (oligos) as research tools. A short synthetic piece of DNA (usually around 20 bases long) can be used to bind or find its matching sequence even in a complex mixture of millions of unrelated pieces of DNA. It is this unique fact that allows researchers to decode and study the genetic makeup of any living organism.
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc., an Iowa-based Biotechnology Company, is a major force in advancing biomedical research as both a supplier of custom oligonucleotide synthesis and a developer of innovative new biotechnology.Integrated DNA Technologies corporate headquarters is located near major university medical and research centers in Coralville, Iowa. The diverse atmosphere of the Iowa City/Coralville area has something for everyone! Home of Iowa's first state capitol, as well as the diverse University of Iowa campus, the Iowa City/Coralville area is second to none with its rich cultural offerings, historic charm, and ideal central location.
CoralvilleIntegrated DNA Technologies, Inc.1710 Commercial ParkCoralville, Iowa 52241USA
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