Exploring Different Methods of Chromatography

Chromatography is a fundamental technique in biochemistry for separating, identifying, and isolating molecules from complex mixtures. Through the exploitation of physical or chemical differences between base components such as size, charge, hydrophobicity, or specific binding affinities, chromatography allows scientists to…

Chromatography Butterflies at Camp Edvotek

Camp Edvotek is here with another summer science activity for all ages! For this activity, campers will create beautiful butterfly crafts! This activity is easy to do at home, can be completed in an hour and is a great way…

Common Lab Questions: GFP Transformation and Purification

Figure 1: Ribbon structure of the GFP protein. The chromophore is highlighted. Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) is a naturally occurring protein that emits a green light when exposed to certain wavelengths of light. It's an important component in many of…

Biotechnology Basics: Chromatography

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…