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Oh the dreaded agarose microwave explosion! One second your solution is not boiling at all and the next it’s erupted like a volcano. The result: agarose splattering the top and sides of your microwave, a rapidly solidifying pool of the…
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Ever since its discovery, GFP or green fluorescent protein, has been widely used in cell and molecular biology laboratories due to its versatility and effectiveness. This powerful research tool was first discovered in the jellyfish Aequorea victoria, and expresses its…
November 8th is National STEM/STEAM Day and it’s never been more important! This unofficial national day celebrates the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics and encourages taking an interdisciplinary approach and introducing these fields to children beginning at…
SYBR Safe DNA Stain is a quick and easy method to visualize DNA in agarose gels. It is a safer and more sensitive DNA stain alternative to ethidium bromide, and can be used with blue light or UV exposure. This…
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