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If you've heard this proverb before, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Growing up in central PA this held true as far as I can remember, there was always some sort of snow storm or wintry mix the first…
Electrophoresis is a biotechnology technique that separates mixtures of molecules based on charge, shape, and size using electricity and a porous gel matrix. It is commonly used to separate dyes, proteins, and nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. During electrophoresis,…
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Genomic DNA analysis has become a fundamental component of many high school teaching laboratories. Some of our best-selling kits involve simulations of practical, modern uses of the technique. Specifically, forensic DNA fingerprinting (for example, experiments 130 and 371) and simulations…
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Valentine's Day arts and crafts projects don't have to end in elementary school, we can continue to spread the love through agar art! Nothing says romance like bacteria! Don't want to buy those chalky, heart shaped candy? Try sending some…
