Use of animal experimental models (different strains of mice and rats. Animal Production Section, SCSIE). Isolation, analysis and characterisation of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA, especially miRNAs) and proteins via molecular biology techniques (restriction, PCR amplification, sequencing, dot-blot, southern and northern blot, western-blot). Bioinformatic analysis. Cloning and gene expression in heterologous systems (in bacteria, yeasts and superior eukaryotic cells, as well as in “cell-free” expression systems); production and purification of recombinant proteins. Production of polyclonal antibodies in rabbits. Cell cultures, SCSIE.

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• Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
• Other human health activities