The method requires a series of advanced laboratory procedures, microarray chips and a high-speed gene-sequencing machine to assemble the strands in the proper order, correct any errors and then read the final text.

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In order to standardize their work and improve their productivity, the Institute relies on automated procedures and laboratory robots.

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Rats and mice are by far the most commonly used laboratory animals (used in more than 80% of procedures in 2000).

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