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Geneservice to Genotype Samples for Newcastle University Study

Feb 21, 2007
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) — Geneservice will genotype more than 1,400 samples for a study conducted by the Institute of Human Genetics at Newcastle University, the company said today.
 
GSL said it will use Affymetrix’ GeneChip mapping arrays to analyse samples that will be used to produce genotypes used to in a whole-genome association study.
 
The study, which will look at a condition related to renal failure called vesicouretieric reflux, is funded by the Medical Research Council. It will rely on samples from British and Slovenian individuals.
 
Financial terms of the award were not released.

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