Southern blot analysis

noun

A technique whereby biological molecules (especially DNA fragments) are separated by electrophoresis and then transferred from a gel to an immobilizing medium, under the influence of an electric field, for analysis.

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Meanings

noun
  1. molecular biologyA technique whereby biological molecules (especially DNA fragments) are separated by electrophoresis and then transferred from a gel to an immobilizing medium, under the influence of an electric field, for analysis.

Origin

From Edwin Mallor Southern, British biochemist.

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