Biotechnology and Environmental Center Organizes a Training Course on DNA Extraction Technique
Under the patronage of the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Suleiman Hamad, the Biotechnology and Environmental Center at the University of Fallujah organized a training course for postgraduate students entitled: “DNA Extraction: The Blueprint of Life.”
The course aimed to introduce participants to the scientific and technical foundations of DNA extraction from various biological samples, with a particular focus on the molecular principles underlying isolation and purification processes, as well as their significance in research and diagnostic applications within the fields of biotechnology and medical sciences.
The course addressed both theoretical and practical components in an integrated manner. The theoretical part covered cell lysis mechanisms, methods of DNA extraction and purification, factors influencing DNA quality and yield, and an overview of the most widely used modern techniques in the field. The practical component involved training participants in laboratory procedures using precise scientific protocols, including DNA extraction from buccal swab samples, as well as from whole blood, animal and plant tissues, bacteria, and cultured cells, employing techniques such as phenol–chloroform extraction and silica-based spin column methods.
In addition, the course highlighted recent advances in DNA extraction methodologies, including magnetic bead-based technologies, automated DNA extraction systems, and rapid extraction techniques used in molecular diagnostics. It also reviewed high-throughput platforms, which contribute to improving laboratory efficiency, reducing time and labor requirements, and enhancing the accuracy of results.
Department of Media and Government Communication
Edited by Omar Amer Al-Dhahiba
