Abstract:
An microchip contributing to improving precision in analysis is provided, since individual identification with DNA is used in criminal investigation, thus an excellent precision in analysis is required. The microchip comprises a PCR section, a denaturing section, and an electrophoresis section. In the PCR section, a desired region in DNA is amplified. In the denaturing section, PCR amplicon of double-strand DNA is denatured into single-strand DNA. In the electrophoresis section, the PCR amplicon is separated based on the length of sequence.
Abstract:
In order to carry out DNA analysis etc. with a microchip, it was required to prepare sample solution in advance with an apparatus different from a controlling apparatus for the microchip. Herein, there is provided a microchip contributing to reduce operator' operation. The microchip comprises a cell accepting section, a lysis solution chamber and a lysis reaction chamber. The cell accepting section accepts cells obtained from a subject. The lysis solution chamber stores lysis solution for lysis of the cells. The lysis reaction of the cells is executed in the lysis reaction chamber.
Abstract:
There is provided a microchip, microchip controlling method and microchip controlling apparatus which have excellent flexibility in design of flow paths. The microchip comprises a plurality of laminated elastic sheets, wherein the elastic sheets are partially inadhesive each other so that at least 3 middle layers are formed; as a first middle layer, first flow path and second flow path through which liquid flows are formed; as a second middle layer, a first flow path opening/closing section for opening and closing the first flow path is formed; and as a third middle layer, a second flow path opening/closing section for opening and closing the second flow path is formed.