Agarose gel electrophoresis is a biotechnology technique used to separate DNA molecules according to their size. The mixture of molecules is added into depressions (or “wells”) within a gel, and then an electrical current is passed through the gel (Fig.…
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Our biggest sale EVER is underway! We're offering deep discounts on some of our favorite items from 2019 - the EdvoCycler™ Jr., micropipettes, gel electrophoresis chambers, and the TruBlu™ LED Transilluminator. Let's take a closer look at each piece of…
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Biotech Basics: An Introduction to Cell Biology
The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Robert Hooke first described the cell in 1665, when he used a microscope to examine a piece of cork. To his eyes, he saw an orderly…
The Top 100 Papers in Biotechnology — and How to Bring Them Into Your Classroom
In order to communicate their findings to others in their field, scientists will publish their data in peer-reviewed journals. Some of the techniques within these papers have revolutionized the way we do science. Nature, a leading science journal, tabulated the…
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