Center of Evolutionary Applications
Abbreviation
CEA
Infrastructure description
Center of Evolutionary Applications is a service unit based in the Department of Biology. We provide technical support for researchers at the Department, and offer genetic research and analysis services for external customers.
Scientific description
We are specialised in applied ecological and evolutionary genetics research. We carry out projects together with researchers from the Biology Department and also external collaborators from other universities and research institutes. Our services include DNA/RNA extractions, microsatellite analysis, RAD-seq, qPCR, environmental DNA analysis (eDNA), DNA library preparation, metagenomics, Sanger and next-generation sequencing and methodological optimizations.
Start of activity
2008
Responsible organisation
University of Turku
Keywords
DNA, genotyping, NGS, RNA, applied microbiology, challenging DNA samples, DNA based analysis, DNA extraction, eDNA, evolutionary applications, experimental biology, experimental evolution, microbial genetics, microbiology, physiology, RNA analysis, sequencing, species identification
Research infrastructure services
Center of Evolutionary Applications (CEA)
Other information
Fields of science
NATURAL SCIENCES
Classifications
On the Academy of Finland roadmap
No
ESFRI
002 Environment