DBIG labs are generally well equipped for routine molecular biology and microscopy needs. In addition, a number of departmental and shared facilities are available to meet emergent research needs.

Biology Imaging Lab (BIL). This facility houses a wide array of microscope types and illumination formats, electronic imaging, high resolution color printing (both laser and dye sublimation), and a Phosphorimager.

Electron Microscopy Center. Housed in the Biology Department, this is a university-sponsored facility equipped for transmission and scanning EM.

Histology. A number of high-quality microtomes are available in the EM center for sectioning small specimens down to 0.05 µm thickness. For larger specimens, a high-end microtome is available in the lab of Bruce Riley for sectioning relatively large blocks of parafin or plastic down to 1 µm thickness.

Microinjection. A total of five stations for microinjecting embryos are available in the labs of Arne Lekven and Bruce Riley.

Laser-ablation. A Photonic Instruments Nitrogen laser designed to ablate individual cells in live specimens is available in the lab of Bruce Riley. The laser can also be used at lower power to uncage fluorescent tracer dyes for cell migration or cell lineage analyses.

Gene Technologies Lab (GTL). This is a departmental facility with affordable and fast sequencing and oligo synthesis services.

Microarray Facility. Administered by the lab of Terry Thomas, this facility is equipped to print DNA chips and conduct microarray studies.

Bioaquatics. The zebrafish colony is housed in two rooms with nearly 1000 tanks and is utilized by the labs of Arne Lekven and Bruce Riley. The snail room houses Helisoma snails used in the research of Mark Zoran's lab.

Vivarium. Rodents and rabbits are housed to facilitate production of antibodies. A highly trained staff is available for feeding, cleaning, and help with immunization and harvesting schedules.