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Scientific and Technical Core Competencies 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. |
BecA Clippings
LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS!
- German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the BecA Hub, 20 July 2011.
- Transcript of the speech from Kenya's President, His Excellency, the Honorable Mwai Kibaki for the official opening of Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub, 5 November 2010.
- Transcript of the speech from Honorable Mohammed Abdi Kuti, Minister for Livestock Development, for the official opening of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa Hub, 5 November 2010.
- Notes from the speech of His Excellency, David Collins, Canadian High Commission to Kenya at the official launch of the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub, 5 November 2010.




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