Explain the techniques of Northern Blot.

Explanation

Alwin et al in 1979 devised this technique, as RNA is not binding cellulose nitrate, the chemical used in Southern blot. In this technique RNA bands are transferred from the agrose gel into nitrocellulose filter paper. This technique of transfer of RNA from gel to special filter paper is known as Norhtern Blotting hybridization. Amino Benzyloxy methyl paper of 540 what man paper is usedin Northern Blot.