DNA Barcoding Laboratory

Entomology Section, Department of Zoology

Jahangirnagar University

The research of this lab is for quick and correct identification of agriculture/medical/veterinary important insects underlying molecular biology technique i.e. DNA barcoding. Correct taxonomic identification of the vectors, pests and pollinators, will be necessary for the proper management of those insects. The research program will also deal with scientific techniques and equipments related to DNA barcoding.

Aims and Objectives:

1. Studying, sampling and identifying insects/other biological specimens using DNA barcoding technique.

2. Training on Molecular Biology Techniques will be arranged at regular basis for the undergraduate and post graduate students of the Department of Zoology, Jahangirnagar University.

3. Training on the DNA barcoding will be arranged for the students of different departments of the Faculty of Biological Sciences of Jahangirnagar University and other Universities.

4. Research students/scholars will pursue their respective research for their M. Sc., M. Phil. and Ph. D. degree utilizing facilities of this laboratory.

5. Scientific articles will be published contributing in the field of Molecular Biology.

6. Support to make quality graduates trained in molecular biology techniques who will be ready to serve the mankind as a whole and Bangladesh in particular.

Equipments of the laboratory:
List of the equipments already purchased under the project:
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Autoclave; Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis with Power Supply; Vertical Gel Electrophoresis System with Power Supply; Homogenizer; Digital Analytical Balance (4-Digit); Precision Balance/ Analytical Balance (3 Digit); Micro Liter UV- Spectrophotometer; Micropipette; Micropipette 8 Channel; Benchtop pH Meter; Vortex; Liquid Nitrogen Container; Micro Centrifuge; Micro centrifuge (Refrigerated)/ Refrigerated Centrifuge; Ultrasonic Bath/ Ultrasonic Cleaner; Laminar Flow Clean Benches; Handheld UV Lamps; Thermal Cycler (PCR); Ice Flake Machine; Magnetic Stirrer With Heating Facility; Hot Water Bath (Multi Chambered); 3D Platform Rotator; Mini Centrifuge; Orbital Shaker Incubator; Rotary Microtome with Standard Accessories and Staining Jars; Gel Documentation System; Ultra-Pure Water Purification System with Water Distillation Plant; Heat Block (Dry Block Heater)

Centrifuger
Fluorescence Microscopy
Gel Documentation System
Incubator
Laboratory Glassware
Microscopy
Microtome Machine
Nano Drop
Shaker Incubator
Sterilizer
Thermal Cycler
Ultra Pure Water System

Ultra Low Temperature Freezer (-80ºC); Freezer (-20ºC); Laboratory Refrigerator and Glass Door Refrigerator, Hot Air Oven; Microwave oven; Incubator and Cooled Incubator.

Trinocular Compound Microscope with HD Camera attachment; Trinocular Stereo zoom Microscope with HD Camera attachment; Compound Binocular Microscope; Binocular Stereo Zoon Microscope; Fluorescent Microscope.