The Department has one of the best equipped genetic labs at European level for marine genetic studies with state-of-the-art apparatuses, which include:
- Next generation genome sequencer FLX (454, Roche)
- ABI 3730 automated sequencer
- Dual OpenArray Real Time PCR Platform (Applied Biosystems) for SNP genotyping and gene expression
- 2 Real Time thermal cyclers (PCR machines), (DNA Engine Opticon ΙΙ and 1 Light Cycler 1.5)
- 10 thermal cyclers (PCR machines), (MJ Research, BIORAD)
- Microarray scanner (GenePix 4100)
- Robotic sample manipulator BIOMEK 2000 (Beckman)
- Robotic workstation for automated purification of DNA, RNA, or proteins (QIAcube)
- Photometers (QuantiFluor™-ST, Nanodrop 1000, and other)
- Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer
- TissueLyser
- Coulter counter (Beckman) for counting particles and cells
- Laminar flow cabinet (Telstar Bio-IIa)
- Computer Cluster for genome sequencer FLX (GS FLX Titanium Cluster)
- Gel electrophoresis apparatuses
- Gel documentation system
- Standard laboratory equipment like centrifuges, autoclaves, speed-vac, deep freezers, ovens, pHmeters etc.