Biotech Basics: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

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.…

These are a few of our favorite (biotech) things – on sale now!

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…

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…