The Integrated Biomolecular Resources (IBR) is a multidisciplinary component of Core Technologies at the Eastern Regional Research Center.  The IBR supports ARS genomic and proteomic project research through the application of molecular genetics and proteomics-biopolymer mass spectrometry.  Its focus is to utilize molecular biology techniques with state of the art instrumentation for the elucidation of genetic determinants, proteins, peptides, and metabolic processes in agriculturally relevant microbes, plants, and animals.  In addition, technical assistance and expertise are provided to assist investigators in project design, development, and data analysis. The IBR supports research involving genomics and proteomics projects implemented through the National Programs within the Agricultural Research Service. (http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/programs.htm)

Sample Analysis and Requests:

Please contact the respective branch of the IBR regarding current chargeback (AD 700) before sample submission. Samples without a previous an AD 700 form will not be process.

Click here for Genetic Analysis

Click here for Proteomics - MALD/I-TOF Mass Spectrometry

Biomolecular Toolbox Links

Matrix Science:  Mascot Protein Search Engine (used for analyses)

            http://www.matrixscience.com/

Proteomics Server (ExPASy)

            http://www.expasy.org

Universal Protein Resource (UniProt)

            http://www.pir.uniprot.org/

National Center for Biotechnology (NCBI)

            http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR)

            http://www.tigr.org/