title: Theory of DNA electrophoresis (approximately 1999-2002(1/2)).
abstract: Over the last two decades, the introduction of new methods such as pulsed-field gel electrophoresis and capillary array electrophoresis has made it possible to map and sequence entire genomes, including our own. The development of these experimental methods has been helped by the progress of theoretical and computational sciences, and the interactions between these three modi operandi of modern science are still pushing the limits of our technologies. We now see a clear trend towards proteomics and microfluidic (even nanofluidic!) devices. In this review, we take a look at the progress of the field over the last 3 years using the glasses of the theoretical scientist and focusing mostly on new ideas and concepts. About a dozen different subfields are discussed and reviewed. We conclude by giving a commented list of some of the best review articles published over the last 2-3 years.
authors.affiliation: Département de Physique, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. gslater@science.uottowa.ca
authors.forename: Gary W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Slater
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guillouzic
authors.forename: Michel G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Gauthier
authors.forename: Jean-François
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Mercier
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kenward
authors.forename: Laurette C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: McCormick
authors.forename: Frédéric
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tessier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004586:Electrophoresis / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008832:Microchemistry / Q000295:instrumentation; D008956:Models, Chemical
chemical_list: D004247:DNA