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Agarose gel electrophoresis is an essential biotechnology technique used in research, clinical, and teaching labs across the world every day. Electrophoresis uses electricity and a porous gel matrix to separate different molecules – dyes, nucleic acid, proteins – into discrete…
Student experimentation in the laboratory is an integral part of the biotechnology education. However, there are hazards in the lab, and when protocols are not followed, accidents can happen. Therefore, laboratory safety is a critical part of scientific training. This…
Read More Resources to teach your students about chemical safety using Safety Data Sheets
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…
Read More Biotech Basics: Avoiding Agarose Microwave Explosions
What is chromatography? Chromatography is the separation of molecules based on their physical properties by passing a fluid sample through a solid, stationary matrix. The interactions between the sample and the matrix influence the way the molecules flow through the…
