WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., Dec. 18, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- GeneThera, Inc. (OTCBB:GTHA) is pleased to announce that they will be offering workshops for individuals interested in learning the theory and methodology behind CODIS-based human DNA identification, the basis of paternity and forensic casework. Different levels of courses for non-scientists and scientists (towards continuing education credits) will be available with different levels of technical information presented. Both types of courses will utilize buccal cell swab samples from individuals who will perform laboratory exercises to extract DNA, amplify by PCR and detect STR targets by capillary electrophoresis. All procedures are kit-based with very well-established protocols to allow individuals to obtain their own CODIS DNA profiles, along with associated lectures. Lectures and laboratory work for these sessions will be directed and taught by scientists with extensive experience in this molecular biology application.
Commenting on these new workshop offerings, Dr. Tony Milici said, "This is a great way for GeneThera to fill up the excess capacity we have in our lab. Since our testing procedures for our Mad Cow and Chronic Wasting Disease test are highly automated and use sophisticated robotic equipment, much of the lab space goes unused. These workshops will be a nice way to not only allow scientists to learn by lecture the newest methods behind CODIS-based human identification, but also allow for hands-on exercises using our laboratory equipment. The equipment used by all individuals taking the workshops include equipment for molecular amplification and detection of STR polymorphisms, DNA swab collection kits and shipping packets, nucleic acid isolation kits, fluorescently labeled primer/probe sets, thermal cyclers, ABI sequence detection/analysis systems for capillary electrophoresis and real-time PCR for DNA quantitation."
GeneThera estimates that the company will start these workshops in the first quarter of 2007 with each course lasting 2 - 3 days at a cost of approximately $1000 per person. They estimate demand for this course in Colorado will generate approximately $40,000 per month to the Company. Individuals or organizations interested in participating in these 2007 DNA Identification workshops are encouraged to inquire about availability, scheduling and rates directly with GeneThera.
About GeneThera, Inc.
GeneThera, Inc. is a molecular biotechnology company located in Wheat Ridge, CO. The Company provides genetic diagnostic solutions for the veterinary and agricultural industries with future plans to include the health-care industry. The Company's proprietary diagnostic solution is based on a genetic expression assay, GEA(tm), a protocol designed to function on a highly automated Fluorogenic PCR platform. This platform enables GeneThera to offer tests that are presently not available from other technologies. The GEA(tm) is designed for a host of individual diseases, the current priority being Mad Cow Disease, Chronic Wasting Disease, a disease affecting elk and deer in North America; E.Coli 0157:H7 and Johne's Disease, diseases affecting cattle worldwide.
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