Chip
fabrications
cDNA,
oligonucleotide, PNA et al.,
Glass,
membrane, other polymers
Spotting vs.
in situ synthesis
2D, 3D
configurations
Institutional
vs. industrial
Signals and
detection system
Fluorescence
(spectrum analysis, quantom-dot
SPR and
other optical methods
MassSpec-based
detection
Data
analysis
Instrument
and protocols control, common references
Data
consortium