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The areas of scientific and technical core competencies and the associated infrastructure that are available through the BecA Hub are summarized below. These technologies are available to support capacity building and specific biosciences research activities in eastern and central Africa.
Bioinformatics: The computational assembly of data from genomic analysis.
Diagnostics: Development and use of accurate and rapid tests to identify pathogens.
DNA sequencing: Analysis of gene structure through automated DNA sequencing.
Genomics and functional genomics: The study of the DNA sequences and properties of entire genomes, and the analysis of gene (and protein) functions and interactions.
Recombinant DNA technology: Gene cloning, genetic modification, and general molecular biology.
Molecular breeding: Identification, evaluation and expression of useful traits using marker-assisted selection (MAS).
Cell and tissue culture: In vitro cultivation of animal cells, & growth of whole plants from single cells or meristems in the laboratory.
Immunology and vaccine technology: Use of modern immunology to develop recombinant vaccines for improved control of livestock diseases.
Vectors: Cultivation of ticks, as aids for the study of vector-borne diseases that affect livestock in Africa.


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