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Research Laboratory

The state-of-the art Research Laboratory behind-the-scenes at Mystic Aquarium facilitates an integrative research program in aquatic animal health. The Research Laboratory is well equipped for advanced studies in animal nutrition, immunology, veterinary science and infectious disease. Many techniques are used in the laboratory including flow cytometry, sterile tissue culture, molecular biology such as polymerase chain reaction, high performance liquid chromatography, protein purification, ELISA and techniques in cell biology that test cellular function.  For more information on research projects that are carried out at the Aquarium’s laboratory click on “Current and Past Research Projects.

 
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