What is agarose gel electrophoresis? Electrophoresis is a technique that allows us to separate DNA, RNA or proteins into bands according to their size. For more information about this technique, be sure to check out our previous post describing electrophoresis.…
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DNA Sequencing to Save Endangered Species
Since the 1980’s, DNA evidence has been used in the criminal justice system to help convict violent offenders and, just as importantly, exonerate innocent individuals. An approach often used is DNA profiling, a technique where investigators compare the base pair…
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.…
Edvotek Road Trip — NSTA Area Meeting in Richmond, VA
Last week, we kicked off our busy fall conference schedule with the NSTA Area Meeting in Richmond, VA. Richmond is just a stone's throw away from our headquarters in Washington, D.C., so we packed up our truck and got on the road. While in Richmond,…
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